Paris: Emily TV Show Locations Guided Walking Tour

The most fun part of this tour is seeing how the glossy Paris of Emily in Paris fits into the real city. You follow Emily from her apartment at Place de l’Estrapade to Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir’s office, the bakery, and the Palais-Royal, while your guide separates television fiction from everyday Paris.

I like the mix of show locations and real Paris history, especially the stops at the Monnaie de Paris and the Pont des Arts. I also like the relaxed pace and the chance to take photos without having to plan the route yourself. The main drawback is simple: two miles of walking in 100 minutes can feel tight if you need frequent breaks, and the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Key points at a glance

• Start at Emily’s apartment: Meet at Place de l’Estrapade, where the series places Emily’s Paris home.
• See major filming spots: Visit Gabriel’s restaurant, the workplace used for Savoir, La Boulangerie Moderne, and the Palais-Royal Garden.
• Get more than television trivia: Guides such as Tatiana, Paula, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, and Tetiana have brought extra facts about Paris, art, food, and local customs.
• Walk a useful central Paris route: The tour covers roughly two miles at a leisurely pace and ends near Rue de Richelieu.
• Add a Seine view: The optional narrated cruise gives you a second way to see central Paris after the walk.
• Best for show fans with curiosity: You do not need to know every episode, but the more familiar you are with Emily’s story, the more small details you will recognize.

Why this Emily in Paris walk works

This is not just a hunt for apartment doors and restaurant exteriors. The television locations give the walk a clear thread, while the spaces between them show you a very real slice of Paris, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Palais-Royal.

You begin in the Latin Quarter at Place de l’Estrapade. This is the address used for Emily’s building, so it is an easy place to begin with a photo and a quick orientation. Look for the guide holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign. The meeting point is in front of the Emily house, and punctuality matters because the group leaves promptly.

The English-speaking guides bring different personalities to the walk. Tatiana has been praised for her fun facts and friendly approach. Paula has a knack for packing a lot into a short route, while Elizabeth has added substantial Paris history alongside the show material. Katie, Fanny, Tetiana, Henda, and others have also led this experience.

That variety means the tone can differ slightly from one departure to another. The common thread is a guide who can talk about the series while also explaining the buildings, streets, and customs around you.

From Place de l’Estrapade to the old cobbled lane

The opening stop puts you in Emily’s neighborhood before the tour moves toward the center. Place de l’Estrapade is a pleasant starting point because the show gives the area a strong role in Emily’s daily life. It also places you close to the feel of the Left Bank, where residential streets and student life mix with cafés and old façades.

From there, the group heads toward Cour du Commerce Saint-André. This pretty cobbled passage dates to 1734 and is home to the oldest restaurant in Paris. The lane is a good example of why this tour can work even for someone who is only a casual fan of the series. You get a recognizable filming connection, but you also see a distinctive old street that might not make your own first-day route.

The pace is designed for photos and short explanations rather than a long historical lecture. Still, you will want comfortable shoes. Two miles is not a demanding distance for most people, but cobbles, crowds, and repeated stops can make a city walk more tiring than the number suggests.

The Monnaie de Paris and a fashion-show connection

The route continues to the Musée de la Monnaie, part of the historic Monnaie de Paris. The tour points out the museum’s collection of about 300,000 coins, tokens, and other treasures, along with its connection to a fashion show and auction seen in the series.

This is one of the better stops for understanding the difference between a television set and a working Paris institution. Emily’s glamorous fashion world is tied to a place with a much older purpose. Your guide can use that contrast to explain how the show borrows real settings and reshapes them for its story.

Do not expect a full museum visit during the 100-minute walk. The stop is about the exterior, the setting, and its place in the show. If coins and decorative arts interest you, you may want to return separately with more time.

Crossing the Pont des Arts

At the Pont des Arts, the television theme gives way to one of the city’s classic views. From the bridge, you can look along the Seine and see why this crossing appears so often in photographs, films, and television.

This is a useful photo stop, but it also marks a change in the walk. You have moved from the smaller streets of the Left Bank toward the grander central Paris associated with the Palais-Royal and the Louvre area.

Your guide will likely pause here for photos and orientation. Keep your group in sight. One practical warning comes from the route itself: there is little spare time, and it is easy to wander off for a picture. A past participant missed the group after stopping to use a hotel bathroom, so tell your guide before stepping away.

Place de Valois and Emily’s working life

Place de Valois brings you closer to the world of Emily’s job. The series uses nearby locations for Savoir, the French marketing agency where Emily works, and the tour helps you connect those streets with her professional life.

This part is especially enjoyable if you like the show’s fashion and workplace scenes. You get to see the polished backdrop that supports the series, then hear about the real Paris around it. The guides also discuss French culture, food, and fashion, which helps explain why Emily’s American habits often create comic friction.

The tour does not turn into a business or fashion lecture. It stays light and visual, with locations, scene reminders, and local context. That balance suits a short walk. You will learn enough to recognize the setting without losing the playful mood.

Gabriel’s restaurant and the bakery stop

At 8 Rue de Montpensier, you see the exterior used for Gabriel’s restaurant. This is one of the most anticipated stops for fans, since it ties a real Paris address to Emily’s romantic and social life.

The tour also includes La Boulangerie Moderne, the bakery associated with Emily’s first pain au chocolat. This is a small detail, but it captures the appeal of the show: food is not just decoration. Pastries, restaurant meals, coffee, and market culture help shape the story.

You should think of these stops as photo and orientation points rather than a food tour. The supplied information does not promise tastings, so bring your own appetite expectations. If you want to eat along the way, ask your guide for suggestions, but do not assume a purchase is part of the experience.

The Palais-Royal Garden and Colonnes de Buren

The Domaine National du Palais-Royal is the visual high point of the route. Its formal garden offers a calmer setting after the city streets, and the show uses it for Emily’s meeting with Mindy.

The garden is also home to the striped Colonnes de Buren, one of Paris’s most striking modern art installations. The black-and-white columns create an excellent backdrop for photos, and they give the guide a chance to discuss how older Paris and modern art share the same public spaces.

I like this stop because it serves two audiences at once. Dedicated fans can connect it to Emily and Mindy, while anyone interested in Paris gets a graceful garden, an unusual artwork, and a useful central location. Take your photos here, but listen for the meeting point before the group moves on.

Avenue de l’Opéra and the final stretch

The route continues toward Avenue de l’Opéra, one of the grand avenues in central Paris. By this point, you have seen residential streets, a historic passage, the Seine, a formal garden, and commercial Paris.

The walk finishes at 48 Rue de Richelieu, near the Palais-Royal and the central museum district. That is a practical ending because you are well placed to continue sightseeing, find a café, or use public transport. Hotel transfers are not included, so you will need to arrange your own way to the starting point and onward from the finish.

The full walk lasts about 100 minutes. That is enough time to cover the main locations, but it is not enough for long interior visits or extended stops. I would treat it as a lively introduction to the show’s Paris rather than a full-day cultural tour.

What you get for $34

At $34 per person, the tour offers fair value if you would otherwise spend time tracking down several addresses yourself. The price includes the guide and the Emily-themed walking route. You are paying for the route planning, the scene connections, and the local explanations, not just access to public streets.

The value improves if you want historical context. Several guides have added information about Paris buildings, art, food, and local life, which gives the walk more substance than a simple checklist of filming sites. It also saves you from piecing together the locations on a map.

The value is weaker if you want a private experience, a long stop at each location, or a food tasting. The tour is a guided group walk, and the compact schedule keeps things moving. You may also find the price less appealing if you already know the locations and prefer to explore at your own pace.

There is an optional Seine cruise upgrade. The price of that add-on is not specified here, but it extends the experience with a narrated view of Paris from the water. If you are already planning a Seine cruise, compare schedules and prices before adding it. If not, pairing the walk with a boat ride can create a pleasant half-day plan.

Who should book it

I would choose this tour for a fan visiting Paris for the first time, especially someone who wants the show to guide their sightseeing. It also suits families and friends who enjoy taking photos and prefer a clear route to independent map reading.

Casual viewers can enjoy it too. The guides do not focus only on plot details. They add Paris facts and explain the real places around the filming spots, so you can still get value even if you have forgotten a few episodes.

I would be more cautious if you have limited mobility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly, and the route includes about two miles of city walking. Cobblestones and the need to keep up with a group may also be uncomfortable for some people.

Wear comfortable shoes and arrive early at Place de l’Estrapade. Metro line 10 serves Cardinal Lemoine, and buses 82 and 89 also reach the area. Bring a phone with room for photos, but do not let the camera pull you away from the group.

My verdict on the Emily in Paris tour

Book it if you want a cheerful, well-organized way to connect the series with real Paris. The best part is not simply finding Emily’s apartment or Gabriel’s restaurant. It is seeing how those fictional places sit among old lanes, museums, gardens, bridges, and working city streets.

Skip it if you want a slow museum tour, a private guide, or a route built around food. For most fans, though, $34 is a sensible price for 100 minutes of filming locations, Paris context, and easy photo opportunities. Add the Seine cruise if you want to keep sightseeing after the walk and see the city from a different angle.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris walking tour start?

It starts in front of the Emily in Paris house at Place de l’Estrapade, 75005 Paris. Look for the guide holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts 100 minutes.

How much walking is involved?

The route covers about two miles at a leisurely pace.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour guide speaks English.

Which Emily in Paris locations are included?

The route includes Emily’s residence, Gabriel’s restaurant, the bakery connected with her first pain au chocolat, her workplace, the garden where she met Mindy, and other filming locations.

Does the tour include a Seine River cruise?

A Seine River cruise is available if you select the cruise option. It is not part of the basic walking tour unless that option is chosen.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly?

No. The activity is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly.

What should I bring?

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