Paris Chic Private Tour: Filming Sites, Landmarks & Photo Ops

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What you'll see and do

1. The tour is based on a famous Netflix show about an American girl who lives in Paris. Start your private walking tour in the beautiful and chic Latin Quarter at Place de l’Estrapade, where Emily’s apartment is located. Finding an apartment was not an easy task for the protagonist, as it was quite stressful. Her 5th-floor apartment has no elevator, which is pretty common in Paris. Remember the scenes where Emily’s shower breaks and she has to come to her neighbor Gabriel’s place to take a shower.

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2. Find a hidden location that not all locals know about. Place de Valois is a secret courtyard situated between the Palais-Royal and the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement. This is the place where Emily works in her office, above Galerie Patrick Fourtin. Take a chance to look behind the façade of famous places to see some interesting and beautiful sites like that.

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3. Pont des Arts

   Reach the famous 1804 bridge, previously known as a love lock bridge because of the multitude of padlocks attached to the bridge to strengthen the love ties. While making love ties stronger, the padlocks did the opposite to the bridge structure, and the city decided to remove all the love locks in 2015. This is the place where Emily has a video call with her boyfriend in Chicago to learn that he can come visit her.

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4. Emily got a taste for the French habit of frequenting boulangeries pretty quickly, so her go-to place is located in the 5th arrondissement, not far from her place. Get a chance to taste some delicious pastries and bread as you dive deeper into the show’s vibe.

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5. Get to that small and cozy place in the center of Paris with its own unique atmosphere. Enjoy a great place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the capital and have a snack. The place also attracts our protagonist to have a lunch break there, although it is knocked by Mindy, her soon-to-be best friend in Paris. They get acquainted and share their thoughts about life in the French capital.

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6. Continue to one of the two natural islands of the Seine River, Ile Saint-Louis, and get to the terrace of La Brasserie de l’Isle Saint-Louis overlooking Notre Dame cathedral. Recall Emily sipping an aperol spritz with that picturesque view.

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7. The Italianate-style 23-hectare park Jardin du Luxembourg attracts a lot of tourists and locals alike to revel in its wonderful atmosphere, sit around the big fountain, and enjoy the fabulous views. One of the most beautiful parks in Paris also attracts Emily for her morning run in the park, where she is listening to a language learning lesson. Such a lovely place to people watch, enjoy the moment, and expand your French vocabulary on the tour.

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8. Trocadero

   Stroll around the Trocadero, the best place to see the Eiffel Tower, and get a bunch of amazing pictures for your social networks and for yourself. The square is situated between the Seine River just in front of the Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot. It was in the Palais de Chaillot that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. It also holds a party for a new PR firm client in the second episode of the show.

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9. Located just nearby Emily’s apartment on Place de l’Estrapade, Terra Nara is the place where Emily and Mindy have dinner together to discuss and chat about their reasons for coming to Paris. It was Les Deux Comperes in the show. The real-life bistro is a perfect place to taste some traditional French specialties and national delicacies. Remember a scene with a steak return to have it better cooked, but it is her downstairs neighbor who works as a chef there.

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10. Discover the next landmark of the Latin Quarter, which was called so because in the Middle Ages, the students of Sorbonne University used to talk to each other in Latin. Initially planned as a church during the times of the French Revolution, it was transformed into a mausoleum for the late distinguished French citizens. This is where Emily breaks up with her nondescript Chicago boyfriend over a phone call.

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11. Take a look at the official residence of the president of France in Paris and be fascinated by the architecture. The Élysée Palace was erected in 1722, and it has 350 rooms for different purposes. The palace is only open to the public on some special days. If you remember the show, you can recognize that place from the scene where Brigitte Macron discovers Emily’s latest marketing campaign.

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12. Get to see the most beautiful bridge in Paris, constructed between 1896 and 1900 having been one of the iconic landmarks in Paris ever since then. Explore the reach ornaments and fascinating details of Beaux-Arts style. The bridge is famous for its four columns with golden statues of Fames, lamps, and golden highlights. The place was shot in the show as a scene for a perfume ad campaign in the 3rd episode.

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13. Stroll to the 1st arrondissement to see one of the most famous and luxurious restaurants in Paris, Le Grand Vefour, that was featured in other movies like Midnight in Paris. In our show, Emily tries to book a place in the restaurant, but the plan doesn’t go smoothly, and she and her colleagues decide to go to Terra Nera, where her neighbor Gabriel is the chef.

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14. Recalling the Emily opera scenes and her breakup just before the show begins. Make your way to the Paris Opera House at Palais Garnier, near Galeries Lafayette. Marvel at the gorgeous Beaux Arts building, erected in 1875. This is one of the most famous and significant opera theaters in the world.

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15. Although Emily’s activities are centered around the central arrondissements of Paris, she sometimes goes beyond single-digit districts, for example, Montmartre. The area is famous for its art and nice old vibes. Get to see one of the backdrops there, which is La Maison Rose, an illustrious café and bistro, an instagrammable spot in a very special and cozy ambience. In the show, Emily hangs out there with her friend Mindy. La Maison Rose, 18th arrondissement Although Emily’s activities are centered around the central arrondissements of Paris, she sometimes goes beyond single-digit districts, for example, Montmartre. The area is famous for its art and nice old vibes. Get to see one of the backdrops there, which is La Maison Rose, an illustrious café and bistro, an instagrammable spot in a very special and cozy ambience. In the show, Emily hangs out there with her friend Mindy.

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16. See another café featured in the famous Netflix show. Café de Flore dates back to the 19th century, so don’t lose a chance to dine at this unique place with old traditions and great food. You can recognize this place from the scene where Emily meets Professor Thomas.

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17. Canal Saint-Martin

    Stroll along the Canal Saint Martin in the 10th arrondissement, a picturesque canal with a plethora of boutiques and eateries. The place is not so popular with tourists compared to others but is a go-to place for locals to have lunch, chat, people-watch, and reflect. Recognize some places where Emily and her Parisian friends go out in the movie.

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18. Take an opportunity to visit one of the most entertaining museums in Paris, the Mudee des Arts Forains, a fairground museum situated in the 12th arrondissement near Bercy Village. The museum houses all types of vintage and historical fairground rides, carousels, and other amusements.

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19. The oldest state facility, founded in 864, is the Monnaie de Paris, or the Mint of Paris. The Mint produces the coins in Paris and is the oldest active mint in the whole world. At present, a part of the building houses a museum that demonstrates exhibitions about the monetary history of Paris.

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20. Even if you’re not into museums and usually find them boring, this one will make you change your mind with its interactive exhibitions. A former abandoned factory is now a peculiar art space that gives visitors opportunities to enjoy interactive paintings by prominent artists like Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, and others. Emily also decides to visit the installations with her friends.

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21. Visit a lovely place to have a business lunch, which Emily does with her boss in the show. Remember the scene while diving into the ambience of the café used as a backdrop, and find yourself thinking about the messy love triangle Emily found herself in.

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22. One more place in Montmartre creative district is waiting for you. Nouvelle Eve Cabaret is one of the oldest cabarets in Paris and is one of many interesting sites in the 18th arrondissement. The place is where Mindy tried to start her singing career performing on stage. See the nice location and follow in the footsteps of the show's characters.

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23. The actual scenes of the station were shot in Gare de l’Est, the scenes where Emily wants to take a trip to the French Riviera with Mathieu. They filmed an overnight Pullman Train that arrives at Villefranche-sur-Mer train station.

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24. The hotel where Emily stays is the incarnation of charm and luxury on the French Riviera. The hotel was opened in 1908 and has been a popular place for the rich and famous to stay. With a great environment of pine forests and the sea, that place boasts an exquisite and fabulous atmosphere of relaxation and chic.

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25. Explore one of the largest mosques in France, the Grand Mosque in the 5th arrondissement (Latin Quarter). The mosque is almost a century old as it was built in 1926. Being a great example of Late Modern architecture, the mosque is a fascinating landmark for architecture and design lovers. Apart from the real mosque, there are tea rooms, a school, a library, a conference hall, and a restaurant.

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Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Friendly Local Guides

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It's a private walking tour with the use of subway

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