Where is Emily in Paris Filmed?
Following the runaway success of its first three seasons, Emily in Paris is back for a fourth outing. The first half of the series is released on Thursday 15 August 2024, followed by part two on Thursday 12 September 2024.
The story of a cheery Chicago marketing exec who lands a job with a French agency, Emily in Paris always had the credentials, not least in its American showrunner Darren Star, whose CV includes Beverly Hills 90210 and the immortal Sex and the City. It’s now outstripped even those, making a star of Lily Collins and also reminding us of the sheer beauty and glamour of its other leading lady, the city of Paris.
News about the new season has been closely guarded, but we do know that many of the fan favourites are back in the City of Light, including British heartthrob Lucian Laviscount (Alfie), lost-in-love Frenchman Lucas Bravo (Gabriel) and American in the big city Ashley Park (Mindy).
Where is Emily in Paris Season 4 Filmed?
After the dramatic events of Gabriel and Camille’s wedding, we’re thrust back into the French capital. Camille is heartbroken, Alfie is aware of what’s been happening in the shadows, Gabriel is expecting a child with his jilted ex, and our protagonist, Emily, is more confused than ever about where her true feelings lie. The Agence Grateau team continues to navigate the twists and turns of the PR world, led by matriarch Sylvie.
Season four sees a host of new faces join the cast. These include straight-to-the-point Roman-in-Paris Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) and Geneviève (Thalia Besson) – Laurent’s bright twenty-something daughter from a past relationship who quickly befriends Emily.
While the exact locations across the city are yet to be revealed, the official trailers give Paris aficionados a few clues. Lots of the action takes place across the city’s 1st arrondissement, where many of the previous series’ scenes have taken place. Other key locations appear to include the Pont Neuf (the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine) and Roland-Garros (The French Open) in the 16th arrondissement.
Outside of the city, one scene featuring love rival Camille appears to feature Claude Monet’s Home in Giverny. Most intriguingly, we know that we’re heading to Rome in the latter part of the series. Episode nine is titled Roman Holiday, followed by episode ten, All Roads Lead to Rome. Pictures of Lily Collins and co-star Eugenio Franceschini exploring the Italian capital, lunching, and hopping on a Vespa as they filmed scenes for the new series.
Where is Emily in Paris Season 3 Filmed?
Season 3 picks up with Emily still torn between two jobs and two guys. Her bosses, Madeline and Sylvie, both approach with job offers, while Emily’s relationship with Londoner Alfie struggles under the weight of her chemistry with Gabriel. Although Alfie’s move to London complicates matters, the production doesn’t take us to England’s capital, instead, it remains firmly rooted in familiar ground in Paris.
The season starts with a visit to the Eiffel Tower, where we find Emily in reflective mood. It’s revealed later in the episode that she’s dining at Le Jules Verne, the Michelin-starred restaurant situated on the second floor of the tower. While most of the dining this season is restricted to Gabriel’s Chez Lavaux, we return to Le Grand Véfour, seen in Season 1. Furthermore, Emily and Luc meet at Le Flore en l’Ile on Quai d’Orléans for a drink with a view of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The big scene for foodies this time round is set on a rare trip out of the city, when Emily and the gang head to Provence for a big sportscar launch. Here, she and Gabriel dine à deux at “L’Esprit de Luberon”, which is really the Clover Gordes, attached to the Airelles Gordes hotel in the Provençal village of Gordes. There you can dine on dishes designed to celebrate local produce created by the famed Jean-François Piège.
Season 3 also gives us some of the city’s most glamorous hotels. In Episode 3, Emily meets her American boss Madeline in her suite at the George V, the Art Deco landmark that has remained the bar for grand luxe for almost a century. Confusingly, the establishing shot for her arrival shows another great hotel, La Régina on rue de Rivoli. In Episode 5, we see Emily discovering that she’s made the cover of a magazine and is on “La Liste” of most influential people in Paris. Additionally, we visit Le Molitor, where she meets Mindy poolside. This hotel on rue Nungesser in the 16th arrondissement was originally opened in 1929 as a swimming baths and since its restoration in 2014 has re-established itself as an upmarket hangout. Finally, there’s a visit in Episode 8 to Le Meurice, another five-star on the rue de Rivoli, where we see Sylvie meeting M DeLeon.
Where is Emily in Paris Season 2 Filmed?
Season 2 began with Emily after her contract was extended, preparing for new adventures in Paris while avoiding her best friend Camille. Showrunner Darren Star assured us that the show would push beyond the clichés that irked some viewers the first time around, making Emily more integrated into the vibrant fabric of the city.
The exhilarating news was that Emily was leaving the capital for Episode 2, heading on vacation to the Riviera with her friends Mindy and Camille. Arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station, they stay at the Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, the Four Seasons up the coast. The filming took place during the French lockdown, allowing for exclusive access to glamorous locations. Darren Star expressed that they had their writers’ room in a villa on the property, a surreal experience.
Also in Cap-Ferrat is Paloma Beach, the restaurant that stands in for Emily’s friend Laurent, while the chapel where Emily and Camille meet up is back in Villefranche at the Chapelle Saint-Pierre, decorated by Jean Cocteau. The excitement continues as they venture to St Tropez, and the enchanting town of Grasse for a lavish party.
Where is Emily in Paris Season 1 Filmed?
The first season of Emily in Paris set the tone with a perfect mix of idyllic Parisian residential streets and grand spectacles. Emily’s base is the lovely Place de l’Estrapade in the 5th arrondissement, complete with a fountain at its center.
For added allure, we see Emily attending the opera at the legendary Palais Garnier, a magnificent monument representing lavish 19th-century architecture. The production showcases iconic spots, including the Pont Alexandre III and the Muséedes Arts Forains. Each location breathes life into the season, taking viewers on a stunning visual journey through Paris.
Ending the season with a flourish, a fashion show directed by Emily was filmed in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palais de Versailles, showcasing the grandeur and elegance that Paris is known for. The journey wraps up back in Paris, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more adventures from Emily.
