Paris: Emily TV Show Locations Guided Walking Tour

Paris gets a television makeover, but the real city is better.

This 100-minute walking tour follows Emily’s route through the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain, the Palais-Royal, and central Paris. I like that it delivers the show’s key locations while also explaining the city’s art, food, fashion, and past. I also like the relaxed pace, with time for photos at spots such as the Palais-Royal Garden and Pont des Arts.

The main drawback is simple: you walk about two miles, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly. At $34 per person, it is a fair price for a guided city walk, especially if you want both television locations and useful Paris context. Fans who want a full day of show-related sightseeing may find the 100 minutes a little short.

Key points to know before you book

• Start at Emily’s apartment: Meet at Place de l’Estrapade in the Latin Quarter, directly in front of the building used as Emily’s home.
• See the city beyond the show: The route includes the Musée de la Monnaie, Pont des Arts, Palais-Royal, and historic streets that Emily never fully explains on screen.
• Expect about two miles of walking: The pace is leisurely, but comfortable shoes are essential.
• Great for photos and short videos: You get clear stops at the apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, Emily’s office, the bakery, and the Palais-Royal’s striped columns.
• Guide quality matters: Past guides including Paula, Elizabeth, Tatiana, Katie, Fanny, Henda, and Rim Tamara have been praised for adding Paris history and keeping the walk lively.
• Add a Seine cruise if you want a longer outing: The optional narrated boat ride changes this from a short walking tour into a fuller Paris sightseeing experience.

Starting at Place de l’Estrapade, Emily’s Paris home

The tour begins in the Latin Quarter at Place de l’Estrapade, in front of the building used as Emily’s apartment. This is a smart meeting point because you start with one of the show’s easiest locations to recognize.

Your guide carries an orange ExperienceFirst sign. Arrive early enough to find the group, since the walk starts promptly and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late. Metro line 10 stops at Cardinal Lemoine, and buses 82 and 89 also serve the area.

The opening stop gives you an immediate photo opportunity, but the real value is the contrast between television and real Paris. Emily’s apartment looks romantic on screen, yet this is also a lived-in neighborhood with ordinary apartment buildings, local streets, and the daily business of Paris around it. Your guide can help separate the fictional world from the real one.

The nearest metro station is not directly beside the meeting point, so allow a little extra time for the final walk. This is one place where arriving ten or fifteen minutes early will make the morning much calmer.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André and the old Paris alley

From Emily’s neighborhood, the route heads toward Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a cobblestone passage dating to 1734. This is one of the more atmospheric stretches of the walk. It feels older and quieter than the grand boulevards, and it gives you a sense of the compact streets that make central Paris so pleasant to explore on foot.

The passage is also home to the oldest restaurant in Paris. The tour does not turn into a food tasting, so you should not expect a meal or included snack here. Instead, this is a useful place to hear about Parisian dining customs and how food fits into the city’s social life.

I like this part because it expands the tour beyond a checklist of filming sites. You are not simply stopping, taking a picture, and moving on. The guide connects the show’s polished image of Paris with real streets that have served residents for centuries.

The cobblestones can be uneven, and the route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Most of the walk is at an easy pace, but easy does not mean completely effortless. Wear shoes with good support, especially if you have already spent the morning sightseeing.

Musée de la Monnaie and the show’s fashion connection

The next notable stop is the Musée de la Monnaie, the French national mint museum. The museum holds around 300,000 coins, tokens, and other treasures, although this walking tour does not include a museum admission or an interior visit.

The guide points out the connection between this area and scenes involving fashion shows and an auction in the series. For a fan, that helps place a familiar television moment in a real Paris setting. For everyone else, the museum adds a useful bit of cultural context and a reminder that Paris fashion often takes place in grand historic surroundings.

This stop works best if you enjoy the small facts behind famous places. Several guides have been praised for explaining the difference between the show’s fiction and everyday Paris life. That is important here, because the real building and neighborhood have their own story beyond Emily’s visit.

You will spend much of the tour outdoors, so the experience depends on the weather. The stated cancellation policy allows a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, which gives you some room to adjust plans if the forecast looks poor.

Crossing Pont des Arts for Seine views

The walk continues to Pont des Arts, one of the most photogenic crossings over the Seine. From the bridge, you get broad views along the river and a classic Paris scene that works just as well for a simple photograph as it does for a social media reel.

The bridge is more than a photo stop. It gives you a chance to understand how the Seine ties together the city’s major districts. Your guide can point out the surrounding architecture and explain what you are seeing, instead of leaving you to guess from a quick glance.

This is also a natural pause in the walk. The route covers a lot in 100 minutes, but the pace allows time for photographs and brief conversation. One past participant specifically praised the balance between walking, picture stops, and small talk. That matters if you dislike tours that rush from one location to the next.

The bridge may be busy, and you should keep personal belongings secure in crowded areas. The tour is conducted in English, and the guide remains the main source of information, so stay close when the group pauses or moves on.

Place de Valois and Emily’s working world

The route then reaches Place de Valois, a handsome square near the Palais-Royal district. This is where the show’s professional side comes into focus, including the agency where Emily works.

The attraction here is not only the recognizable building. You also get a feel for the kind of central Paris setting that makes the series look so polished: formal facades, elegant streets, and compact squares tucked just off major avenues.

I appreciate that the tour covers both Emily’s home life and her work life. That gives the walk a simple narrative. You begin where she lives, follow her social and professional connections, and finish near the central shopping and theater district.

The buildings used for filming are viewed from outside. You should think of this as a location walk, not an interior studio tour. It is best for people who enjoy identifying real places from the show and comparing the screen version with the actual street.

8 Rue de Montpensier and the Palais-Royal Garden

At 8 Rue de Montpensier, the route reaches another recognizable filming location. The nearby Palais-Royal Garden is one of the prettiest sections of the tour and one of the best places to take photographs.

The garden offers a calmer change of pace after the bridge and central streets. It is also tied to Emily’s social life in the series, including the tranquil setting where she met Mindy. You can enjoy the place even if you do not remember every episode, because the garden itself is attractive and easy to explore at a relaxed pace.

The Palais-Royal complex is one of those Paris locations that rewards a guide. Without context, you may see a formal garden and surrounding arcades. With a good explanation, you begin to notice how the space has been shaped for public life, shopping, conversation, and display.

This is likely to be one of the tour’s strongest photo stops. Bring a phone with enough battery for pictures and short videos. The tour is designed with social media in mind, but it does not require you to pose at every stop. You can simply enjoy the setting and take a few useful photographs.

The Colonnes de Buren, Paris’s striped photo stop

Near the Palais-Royal is the Colonnes de Buren, a modern art installation made of black-and-white striped columns. It is one of the most striking contemporary works in central Paris and provides a sharp visual contrast with the surrounding historic buildings.

The columns are especially useful for fans who want more than apartment and restaurant photos. Their strong pattern photographs well, and the site gives your guide a chance to talk about modern art, public space, and the way Paris places new work beside older architecture.

This stop can be divisive. Some people enjoy the bold design, while others prefer the classical buildings nearby. That is part of its appeal as a tour stop: it gives you something to discuss rather than another predictable monument.

The location can be busy, so group timing matters. Your guide will likely explain the site while you move around for pictures. Listen first, then take your photos, so you do not miss the group’s departure.

Gabriel’s restaurant and La Boulangerie Moderne

The route also includes the exterior locations used for Gabriel’s restaurant and La Boulangerie Moderne. These are among the most appealing stops for fans because they connect the show with two essential parts of French life: restaurants and bakeries.

The bakery location recalls Emily’s first pain au chocolat. That detail gives the stop a clear food connection, even though the tour price does not include food or a tasting. If you want to eat afterward, note the bakery location and return on your own rather than trying to turn the walking tour into a rushed snack break.

Gabriel’s restaurant is another exterior filming location. The guide helps you recognize the building and explains how the show uses Parisian streets to create its romantic restaurant setting. The real neighborhood remains more ordinary and practical than the television version, which is exactly why seeing it in person is fun.

Your guide may also discuss French food customs, dining habits, and the difference between a television meal and a real Paris meal. This is where the tour feels most useful for first-time visitors. You get a show connection, then a small lesson in how to approach food and cafés in Paris.

Avenue de l’Opéra and the final stretch

The walk continues toward Avenue de l’Opéra, a broad central avenue associated with some of the city’s grandest views and busiest routes. This section shifts the mood from intimate lanes and gardens to the scale of central Paris.

It is a fitting part of the route because Emily’s world is built from contrasts. One moment you are in a quiet garden or narrow passage. The next, you are on a major avenue surrounded by impressive buildings, shops, and city traffic.

The tour finishes at 48 Rue de Richelieu in the first arrondissement. That ending point is useful for continuing your day in central Paris, but hotel transfers are not included. Plan your next stop before the tour begins if you have timed admission elsewhere.

Because the walk ends in a different neighborhood from the starting point, you should not expect to return to Place de l’Estrapade. The route is designed as a one-way city walk, which helps you see more of Paris but requires a little thought about what comes next.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide is the key variable on this tour. The strongest descriptions praise guides who do more than identify filming locations. Paula, Elizabeth, Tatiana, Katie, Fanny, Henda, Rim Tamara, Trestina, and RT have all been singled out for friendly delivery, humor, show facts, and Paris history.

Elizabeth was praised for explaining the boundary between fact and fiction. Paula was noted for fitting a great deal into the short route while keeping the mood warm. Katie received praise for making the walk interesting even in the rain, and RT used scene photographs to help people remember where moments appeared in the series.

Guide assignments can change, so you cannot assume you will have one particular person. Still, the pattern is clear: the experience works best when the guide treats the show as a starting point rather than the whole subject.

I would book this tour if you want an entertaining introduction to several central neighborhoods. I would not book it if you want a private, in-depth study of filming production or a long stop at every location. The 100-minute format keeps things moving.

Is $34 a fair price?

At $34 per person, the tour offers solid value if you would otherwise spend time finding the locations yourself. You get a guide, a planned route, explanations at each stop, and the advantage of seeing places in an efficient order.

The value is strongest for first-time visitors and fans traveling with family or friends. A guide helps you notice details you could easily miss, especially at the Musée de la Monnaie, Place de Valois, and Palais-Royal.

The value is weaker if you already know central Paris well and only want a few photographs. You could visit several of these sites independently, but you would need to research the addresses and understand how they connect to the show.

The optional Seine cruise can make the price feel better for someone wanting a fuller outing. It adds a narrated view of Paris from the water after the walking portion. Since it is an upgrade, check that you select the cruise option if that is important to your plans.

Who should book this walking tour?

I recommend it most strongly for:

• Fans of Emily in Paris who want recognizable locations without spending a full day on the subject.
• Families and friend groups looking for an easy shared activity.
• First-time visitors who want show locations plus basic Paris history and culture.
• Visitors who enjoy photography, short videos, gardens, bridges, and attractive streets.
• People who prefer a guide to explain the city rather than relying on a map or phone.

I would choose a different experience if you need wheelchair or stroller access, dislike outdoor walking, or want a private tour. The two-mile route is leisurely, but the cobbled passageways and continuous movement will not suit everyone.

The tour is not sponsored or endorsed by Netflix, the show, or Viacom. It is an independent location walk built around places used in the series.

Practical details for a smoother visit

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for outdoor conditions. You will be walking through streets, across a bridge, and around open public spaces for roughly 100 minutes.

Paris restroom access can be difficult during a walking tour. Take care of that before meeting the guide, rather than assuming you will find a convenient stop along the way. If you need to leave the group, tell the guide first. One participant missed the group after stepping into a hotel restroom near the end, so this is worth treating seriously.

The tour is in English and includes a live guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled start.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if the show gives you a reason to explore Paris, but you also want real streets, historic corners, public art, and Seine views. The best part is not simply standing in front of Emily’s apartment. It is the way the route links the apartment, workplace, restaurant, bakery, garden, and major Paris sights into one readable walk.

Skip it if you want a slow private tour, interior access, food tastings, or step-free access. For most fans, though, $34 is a sensible way to spend 100 minutes, especially when the guide adds the Paris facts that make the city more than a television backdrop.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris walking tour start?

It starts at Place de l’Estrapade in front of the Emily in Paris house. The guide holds an orange ExperienceFirst sign.

How do I reach the meeting point?

You can take metro line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine station, or use bus number 82 or 89.

How long is the walking tour?

The tour lasts 100 minutes and covers about two miles at a leisurely pace.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live guided tour is conducted in English.

Which Emily in Paris locations are included?

The route includes Emily’s residence, Gabriel’s restaurant, La Boulangerie Moderne, Emily’s workplace, the garden where she met Mindy, and other filming locations.

Is the Seine cruise included?

The Seine cruise is included only if you select the tour option that adds it.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not stroller-friendly.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes. You should also arrive on time because the tour begins promptly and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.