Break out the binge-watching macarons; season four of “Emily in Paris” is gearing up for action. Set to kick off filming in January, it’s racing against the clock to wrap things up before the curtain rises on the Summer Olympics in Paris later this year.
Now, when can we feast our eyes on the next installment of this comedy gem? Well, if the series sticks to tradition, we might have to exercise our patience until December.
However, if the crew wraps up filming at an uncharacteristically brisk pace, we could be in for a surprise treat on Netflix even sooner.
So pop the Veuve; the countdown to this romantic sojourn is officially on. But to keep you content until then, we’ve listed some of the iconic filming spots from season three.
Ditch the sofa shackles and hit the actual locations. Café de Flore, a perennial favorite, boasts lines snaking out the door.
This is the legendary spot where Emily was chilling on the terrace when she met the charming Thomas.
He enlightens her about the cafe’s rich history and even drops details about the equally fab Les Deux Magots next door. Both are ultimate Parisian hangouts in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Fun fact: Café de Flore is a hotspot that has been graced by the likes of Descartes, Picasso, de Beauvoir, and Trotsky.
People have a drink on the terrace of the Café de Flore in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, on June 15, 1949. AFP via Getty Images
Want to check out Emily’s fifth-floor pad? Visit the Place de Lestrade in the heart of the fifth arrondissement, aka the Latin Quarter. And if you are looking for Savoir (now Agence Grateau), it is in Place de Valois in the first arrondissement.
Le Cinq in Hotel George, where Emily meets her American boss Madeline in her suite, is at the George V, which is booked solid.
French three-star chef Christian Le Squer (R) and one-star chef Alan Taudon (L) cook for employees of a Parisian hospital in the kitchen of "Le Cinq" restaurant at the Four Season George V palace hotel in Paris, on April 11, 2020. Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images
And the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat? This is the ultimate vacay spot for Emily, Mindy, and Camille during their St. Tropez escapade. It is where Mathieu Cadault was supposed to crash with Emily but bailed last minute after finding out about her rendezvous with Gabriel. It’s even more in demand than George V.
Looks like Emily’s adventures have turned these places into bona fide attractions.
And Gabriel’s oh-so-chic restaurant is actually an Italian slice of heaven called Terra Nera. Yep, where he’s serving up all that drama and delish food is a real spot!
Nestled in what used to be a butchery, this quaint bistro is at 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, right next to the Place de l'Estrapade. That’s the same charming neighborhood that Gabriel and Emily call home.
Venturing out of Paris
But let’s talk about Provence—the real star of this season. Gabriel secures a table at the dreamy L’Esprit de Luberon, filmed at Clover Gordes amid olive trees and lavender fields. The restaurant, nestled in Hotel Airelles Gordes, serves up local delights curated by chef Jean-François Piège.Not to be outdone, Provence’s Chateau de Montpoupon hosts a breathtaking hot air balloon scene in lavender fields near Aix-en-Provence.
The pack rides past a lavender field during the 222-kilometer 15th stage of the 101st edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Tallard and Nimes, southern France, on July 20, 2014. Lionel Bonventure/AFP via Getty Images
And making a comeback is Le Chateau de Sonnay in the Loire Valley, with scenes shot at the chapel and engagement party—owned by the illustrious Frédéric de Foucaud.
Back to the Capital
Back in Paris, the Pierre Cadault Retrospective in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs takes center stage, inspired by Dior’s 70th anniversary.Museums and galleries such as Musée d’Orsay, Fragonard Musée du Parfum, and Musée de la Vie Romantique also make cameo appearances.
Garments from around 1790 are on display during a press preview of the exhibition 'Fashion Foward at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on April 6, 2016. Francois Guillot/AFP via Getty Images
Or check out Hotel Molitor Paris—home to the Piscine Molitor, where Mindy and Emily lounge around a retro pool, sipping drinks and soaking in the view. This iconic spot witnessed the debut of the bikini in 1946 and the topless trend around 1968. It’s a stone’s throw from Paris, bordering Porte de Saint-Cloud.
And what’s Paris without the Eiffel Tower? Catch it on film at the restaurant Le Jules Verne, perched on the second floor of the iconic structure. At 400 feet above ground, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers views of Champ-de-Mars, Quai Branly, and Trocadéro.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris on March 31, 2012. Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images
Emily’s adventure unfolds at La Nouvelle Eve, one of the oldest revue theaters in Paris.
Drenched in midnight-blue velvet and adorned with twinkling stars, it’s the perfect stage for Mindy’s singing talents. Visitors can even catch a dinner show here.
And if you’re planning your own “Emily in Paris” tour, add in these landmarks that made it to the screen—the church of Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, the railway station of Gare du Nord, the gardens of Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Palais Royal, the opera house Palais Garnier, and the parks and square at Parc de la Villette, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parvis Notre-Dame, and, of course, le mur des je t’aime (the wall of love found by Emily and Gabriel when taking a stroll in Montmartre).
Time to tilt your beret and channel your inner Emily with a fabulously chic jaunt into the heart of Paris and beyond.
It’s all about chocolat chaud, romance, and that je ne sais quoi; say bonjour to your très magnifique Parisian adventure.
The setup at the 2021 DVF Awards at Opera Garnier in Paris on Nov. 17, 2021. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For Diane Von Furstenberg
