Paris: Emily TV Show Locations Guided Walking Tour

Emily’s Paris is easy to enjoy on screen, but this 100-minute walking tour shows you how the city itself becomes part of the story. You’ll begin outside Emily’s apartment at Place de l’Estrapade, then cross the Left Bank and Seine before finishing near the Louvre at Rue de Richelieu.

I like two things here: the route links famous filming spots with real Paris sights, and the guides bring more than show trivia. Paula, Tatiana, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, and others have been praised for adding history, art, food, and French cultural context. The main drawback is simple: you walk about two miles, and the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Key things to know before you book

• Emily’s apartment starts the tour: Meet at Place de l’Estrapade, directly in front of the building used as Emily’s home.
• The route is more than a TV scavenger hunt: You’ll see the Sorbonne area, Pont des Arts, Palais-Royal, historic streets, and major Paris landmarks.
• Expect a relaxed but steady walk: The pace allows time for photos, but the group cannot wait indefinitely for late arrivals.
• The guides are a major part of the value: Names including Paula, Tatiana, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, and Henda have received praise for mixing show facts with Paris history.
• The optional Seine cruise changes the shape of the outing: Add it if you want city views from the water after walking.
• At $34, the tour works best for fans who also want sightseeing: It gives you a guided route through central Paris rather than only a list of filming addresses.

Starting at Emily’s apartment in Place de l’Estrapade

The meeting point is one of the tour’s best choices. Place de l’Estrapade sits in the Latin Quarter, and the building used for Emily’s apartment gives fans an instant visual connection to the series.

You meet the ExperienceFirst guide in front of the house. Look for the orange sign marked ExperienceFirst. The nearest metro stop is Cardinal Lemoine on line 10, and buses 82 and 89 also serve the area.

Arrive early. The tour begins promptly, and catching up with the group later may not be possible. That matters more here than on a hop-on, hop-off bus because the route keeps moving through narrow streets and open squares.

This opening stop is mainly about orientation and photos. You’ll see the setting for Emily’s home, but you should not expect to go inside the building. The appeal is standing in the real location and then following the same general path through the city.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André and old Paris streets

The route next reaches Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a pretty cobblestone passage in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. Dating to 1734, it has the close, old-fashioned feel that makes Paris walking tours rewarding.

The lane is also home to the city’s oldest restaurant. That detail helps place the show in a working city rather than a studio set. You get a glimpse of the cafés, façades, and compact streets that make central Paris look so polished on television.

This is a good point to wear comfortable shoes. The distance is not extreme, but cobblestones can be tiring, especially in thin soles. The tour moves at a leisurely pace, with time for pictures and small talk, yet it is still a walking tour rather than a series of stationary stops.

The guides often use locations like this to explain the difference between the Paris shown in Emily in Paris and daily French life. That is one of the activity’s strongest features. Elizabeth, who has a doctorate in medieval history, was praised for making historical details clear and accessible, while other guides have added practical observations about food and local customs.

The Monnaie de Paris and the show’s fashion world

The tour then passes the Musée de la Monnaie, the French Mint museum. The museum holds around 300,000 coins, tokens, and related treasures, and it also appears in the route because Emily attended a fashion show and an auction nearby.

You will not have time for a full museum visit during this walking tour. Instead, your guide explains the connection and gives you another piece of Paris context. This is useful if you like the show’s fashion and business story, but it also works for people who are only casual fans.

I appreciate this kind of stop because it prevents the experience from becoming a string of apartment façades. You see how the program uses major cultural buildings, old streets, and elegant public spaces to create its version of Paris.

The museum area also adds variety. You move from a narrow historic passage to a formal cultural institution, then continue toward the Seine. The changing surroundings keep the walk visually interesting.

Crossing the Pont des Arts

The Pont des Arts gives you one of the clearest sightseeing moments of the tour. From the bridge, you can look along the Seine and see the city from an open viewpoint rather than from a tight street.

Your guide points out the show connection and the surrounding monuments. The bridge is also a natural place for photographs, though conditions can vary with weather and crowd levels. There is no guarantee that you will get a completely clear photo at the best railing spot, so take pictures when the group pauses.

This section is valuable even if you have never watched the series. The Seine views help connect the earlier Left Bank locations with the Right Bank stops that follow.

The crossing also marks a change in the route. After walking through the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, you move toward the central Paris landmarks around the Louvre and Palais-Royal. By this point, the tour feels like a compact city walk with an Emily in Paris theme rather than a narrow fan-only outing.

Place de Valois and the world of Savoir

Place de Valois is tied to Emily’s workplace, the fictional marketing agency Savoir. This is one of the key stops for anyone interested in Emily’s professional life, fashion assignments, and the polished office world shown in the series.

The square has a more formal appearance than the opening neighborhood. Its arcades and elegant architecture fit the show’s style, but the location also has its own Paris identity beyond television.

Your guide may show still images from the program to help match the real setting with the scenes you remember. That can be especially helpful when a location has been dressed, framed, or edited to look different on screen.

The stop does not turn into a workplace visit. You are seeing the exterior setting and learning how the production used it. Still, the connection is strong enough to make this one of the most satisfying stops for fans who want to trace Emily’s daily routine from home to office.

Rue de Montpensier and the Palais-Royal Garden

At 8 Rue de Montpensier, the route reaches the Palais-Royal area. The nearby Domaine National du Palais-Royal is one of the most attractive parts of the walk, with formal architecture, arcades, and a calm garden setting.

This is also where you see the Colonnes de Buren, the striped black-and-white columns installed in the Palais-Royal courtyard. The work is one of Paris’s most recognizable modern art features, and it creates an easy backdrop for photos and short social media videos.

The Palais-Royal Garden is linked to Emily’s meeting with Mindy. It gives the tour a quieter pause after the bridge and city streets. You can expect time to take pictures, but the exact amount depends on the group and the guide’s pace.

I like this stop because it shows the contrast at the heart of the series. Paris can look grand and carefully arranged one minute, then playful and contemporary the next. The garden, arcades, and striped columns provide more visual interest than simply standing outside another address.

Avenue de l’Opéra and the route’s final stretch

The group continues along Avenue de l’Opéra, one of the city’s broad, formal avenues. This section helps link the Palais-Royal to the final stop near Rue de Richelieu.

Along the way, your guide discusses French fashion, food, and culture. The strongest guides use the show as a starting point, then explain how the real city works. That approach earned repeated praise for Paula, Tatiana, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, Henda, and others who led different departures.

The route finishes at 48 Rue de Richelieu in the 1st arrondissement. Since the starting point and finish are in different parts of central Paris, plan your next stop before you begin. The ending is well placed for continuing toward the Louvre area or other central sights, but hotel transport is not included.

The entire walk lasts about 100 minutes. That is long enough to cover a useful slice of Paris without taking up half a day. It is also short enough to pair with a museum visit, a meal, or another central Paris activity.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide can make or break a location tour, and the available feedback points to a consistent strength: the leaders do not rely only on plot references.

Tatiana has been praised for bringing fun facts and a warm manner. Henda received credit for explaining both the show and Paris monuments. Paula was singled out for fitting a large amount into the walk while staying friendly and engaging.

Elizabeth has also been noted for explaining the difference between television fiction and real Paris life. Katie added history beyond the series, and Fanny brought extra information about the surrounding sites. These details matter because filming locations can feel ordinary without context. A good explanation tells you why the street, square, or building matters.

The guides also use photos from the show on some tours. That helps you compare the television frame with the actual location, especially when the scene was shot from a carefully chosen angle.

English is the listed tour language. You should expect a live guide rather than an audio app or self-guided route.

How much value do you get for $34?

At $34 per person, this is fairly priced if you want both filming locations and a guided introduction to central Paris. You are paying for a live English-speaking guide, a planned route, location explanations, and the time saved by finding the sites yourself.

A self-guided version would cost less, but it would take research. You would need to identify Emily’s apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir, the bakery, the garden, the museum connection, and the bridge, then arrange them into a sensible route. You would also miss the background on French food, fashion, art, and history.

The value is weaker if you only want a quick photograph at Emily’s building. In that case, you could visit Place de l’Estrapade independently. The tour earns its price by adding the wider route and the guide’s explanations.

The optional Seine cruise can add more value if you want a slower finish with views from the water. It is not part of the basic walking experience unless you select that option, so check the booking choice carefully.

Walking, weather, and practical limits

The advertised distance is about two miles at a leisurely pace. That is manageable for many people, but it still involves city pavements, cobblestones, stairs or uneven sections that may occur along a central Paris route, and standing during explanations.

Comfortable shoes are essential. Paris weather can change quickly, and the walk takes place outdoors, so bring suitable clothing for the forecast. One group continued despite rain and still enjoyed the tour, but wet pavement can make cobblestones less pleasant.

The activity is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly. It is not suitable for people with mobility impairments, and there is no hotel transfer.

Also plan restroom stops before the walk. Public facilities can be hard to find during a long city walk, and the group may continue if you leave without telling the guide. If you need a break, speak to the guide first rather than assuming the group will wait.

The provider is not sponsored or endorsed by Netflix, the Emily in Paris production, or Viacom. You are booking a themed independent tour built around publicly visible Paris locations.

Who should book this Paris walk?

This tour suits fans who want a fun structure for seeing central Paris. It works particularly well for families, friends, and couples who enjoy taking photos and comparing scenes with real places.

It also suits casual viewers. The route includes enough Paris history, architecture, art, and cultural detail that you do not need to know every episode. You will get more from it if you recognize Emily’s apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir, the bakery, and Mindy’s garden scenes, but the walk is not limited to serious fans.

I would be more cautious if you dislike guided groups, want to set your own pace, or have limited walking ability. The route is fixed, the tour starts on time, and you cannot count on catching up after leaving the group.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and a reserve-now, pay-later option make the booking less rigid. Starting times vary, so check availability for your date.

Should you book the Emily in Paris walking tour?

Book it if you want a light, photo-friendly way to see real Paris locations while learning about the city around them. The best part is not one apartment or restaurant. It is the way the route moves from Place de l’Estrapade through historic streets, the Monnaie area, Pont des Arts, Savoir, and Palais-Royal.

At $34, I think it offers good value for fans who would otherwise spend time finding these places alone. Choose the Seine cruise if you want to turn the outing into a fuller sightseeing experience.

Skip it if you want a private tour, a very slow stroll, or an accessible route. For everyone else, especially fans who enjoy history and architecture along with the show, this is a lively introduction to the Paris behind Emily’s postcard-perfect world.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris walking tour start?

It starts at Place de l’Estrapade, 75005 Paris, in front of the building used as Emily’s house.

How do I find the guide?

Look for the ExperienceFirst guide holding an orange sign marked ExperienceFirst.

How can I reach the meeting point?

You can take metro line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine station, or buses 82 and 89.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts about 100 minutes.

How far do you walk?

The tour covers about two miles at a leisurely pace.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live guided tour is conducted in English.

Does the tour include Emily’s apartment and Gabriel’s restaurant?

The route includes Emily’s residence and Gabriel’s restaurant as filming locations. These are viewed from the route, not presented as interior visits.

Does the tour include the Seine cruise?

A narrated Seine River cruise is included only if you select the cruise option when booking.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly?

No. The activity is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.