The actress went on to make many more films in Paris that showed her wide range of acting, from comedy and romance to drama and thriller.

Did Audrey Hepburn live in Paris?

Audrey Hepburn did not live in Paris although she frequented the city to film or simply for holidays. Six of Audrey’s movies were shot in Paris and showcase the beauty of the city in all its glory – Charade, Funny Face, How to Steal a Million, Love in the Afternoon, and Paris When it Sizzles.

From the banks of the Seine to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you can see Audrey dancing, singing, or just walking through the city.

The Audrey Hepburn Guide to Paris

In the immortal words of Audrey Hepburn from Sabrina, “Oh, but Paris isn't for changing planes, it's… it's for changing your outlook, for…for throwing open the windows and letting in… letting in la vie en rose.” It’s no secret that Audrey Hepburn loved Paris, and even though she never really lived in the French capital, there is a connection.

Probably the most famous thing she ever said (to Francophiles) from the same movie:

Paris is always a good idea.

Some of the most notable filming locations were: in the Louvre Museum where the characters dance on the stairs in front of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, near the Arc de Triomphe, on the bank of River Seine with a backdrop of Notre Dame, near the Pont des Arts bridge, outside the Musée Jacquemart André, and even the outskirts of Paris in the studios of Boulogne Billancourt.

Hôtel Raphaël

Hôtel Raphaël was Audrey’s home away from home during her shoots in Paris. She spent most of her days in the family-run hotel. The intimacy, the baroque charm, and the refined Chinese motifs attracted her to the hotel. She created a set of morning rituals in the hotel – enjoying chocolat chaud and madeleines on the rooftop terrace or playing chess with her co-stars.

Her lifelong fashion collaborator, Givenchy, had a store (and still has today!) on Avenue George V, a stone’s throw from the hotel. Today, Hôtel Raphaël’s rooftop can still be enjoyed along with its excellent views of the Eiffel Tower throughout the day.

Address: 17 Av. Kleber, 16th Arr

Ritz Paris

The Ritz was another of Audrey’s favorites. Most of the scenes from the movie Love in the Afternoon, from the hallways to bedrooms, were shot in this hotel.

The Ritz bar was also used as a backdrop in How to Steal a Million. The different bars of the Ritz were recently renovated and have some unique decor and themes where guests can enjoy a drink or two in the glitzy neighborhood of Place Vendôme.

Address: 15 Pl. Vendôme, 1st Arr

Opéra Garnier 

The Paris Opera House is widely celebrated for its stunning interiors and exteriors, but for Audrey Hepburn fans, the staircase of the Opéra Garnier holds a special place.

The movie, Funny Face, shows Audrey dressed in a beautiful emerald green coat waiting for Fred Astaire to photograph her on the stairs. The grand staircase of the opera house brought out the fashion queen in Audrey and became an iconic scene of the film and of her career.

Address: Pl. de l'Opéra, 9th Arr

Palais Royale

One of the final shooting scenes from the movie Charade takes place in Paris in Palais Royale. The charm of the palace lends a mysterious beauty to the scene where Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant are still in danger after the murder has been revealed.

Located a stone’s throw away from the Louvre Museum, Palais Royale’s courtyard, the black and white stepping stones, and typical Parisian-style architecture make it a popular tourist attraction, thanks to its location near the Louvre Museum.

Address: 8 Rue de Montpensier, 1st Arr

Pont Des Arts

Another famous photoshoot scene from Funny Face took place on the Pont des Arts bridge. The emblematic bridge is the perfect backdrop for this scene where Audrey is seen wearing a white outfit with a pink sash and a gorgeous straw hat. Her pose indicates she’s caught a fish from the River Seine.

Pont des Art is a historic bridge in Paris and for a long time had several thousand of locks with the names of lovers engraved on them to symbolize eternal love. When the locks started destroying the structure of the bridge, the government intervened and replaced the metal railings with glass to prevent further locks from being put on them.

Despite the absence of these symbols of love, Pont des Arts remains a romantic spot for lovers.

Address: 6th Arr

Jazz Bars

Funny Face, one of Audrey’s most loved movies, shows her dancing in a jazz bar alongside co-star Fred Astaire. Audrey was a trained ballerina but for the movie, she trained with Lucien Lelong, the Paris Opéra ballet master. She also honed her ear for jazz with her husband, Mel Ferrer by hitting some of the jazz spots in the city.

The Paris jazz bar scene was dwindling after the wars, but there were a couple of places to enjoy the music, one of which was Café Laurent. Situated in Hôtel d’Aubusson, Café Laurent hosts jazz nights even today in a cozy lounge with a refined, subdued atmosphere.

Address: 33 Rue Dauphine, 6th Arr

Jardin des Champs-Elysées

In the movie Charade, long before the shooting scene, Audrey and Cary take a stroll in the Champs-Elysées Garden where they stand in front of the Marionette Theatre. The puppet theatre is one of the oldest ones in Paris and is a major hit with children and adults alike.

Sadly, the theatre recently closed its curtains.

Address: 10 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 8th Arr

Musée Jacquemart-Andre

The romantic heist scene in the movie How to Steal a Million takes place in the exterior spaces of the Musée Jacquemart-Andre. Although not a very well-known museum in Paris, Musée Jacquemart-Andre was created from the private home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart displaying the works of art collected by them throughout their lives.

The museum features the work of Francesco Botticini, Rembrandt, Sandro Boticelli, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and many more. 

Address: 158 Bd Haussmann, 8th Arr

Carette

Carette, a long-standing French cafe dating back to the 1920s, was another favorite of the actress. Audrey loved to visit the cafe to drink their hot chocolate or chocolat chaud.

The cafe is open even today and serves a delicious concoction of cocoa drinks. The cafe has several locations across Paris, one in Montmartre and another near Place des Vosges.

Address: 4 Place du Trocadéro et  du 11 Novembre, 16th Arr

Angelina

Audrey adored this legendary tea room. When she wasn’t skipping around the Champs Elysées and the banks of the River Seine, Audrey was seen sipping the most desired cup of hot chocolate from Angelina.

Known as chocolat chaud à l'ancienne, the rich, thick creamy goodness comes from an unchanged recipe made with the best African cocoa (it is one of the best hot chocolates in Paris).

Be sure to indulge yourself in this Belle Époque salon with its famous Mont Blanc and a delicious tower of cream.

Address: 226, rue de Rivoli, 1st Arr

Givenchy

Given that Givenchy was Audrey’s lifelong collaborator, it would be odd if she didn’t visit his studio when in Paris! Givenchy and Audrey met when Hubert de Givenchy was selected to design the gowns for the movie Sabrina. Audrey was unhappy with the choice and wanted to go with the trusted Hollywood costume designer Edith Head. Gravely concerned about the designs, she visited Givenchy’s studio on Avenue Georges V.

On the other hand, Givenchy had never heard of Audrey Hepburn and was expecting to meet American actress Katherine Hepburn. Even though Audrey and Givenchy’s first meeting began on shaky footing, they soon bonded and created a long-lasting partnership for decades to come.

Audrey was Givenchy’s muse for well over 40 years and was the designer who gave Audrey the iconic black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Eternal Elegance: Audrey Hepburn's Lasting Legacy in the City of Light

With the echo of Audrey Hepburn's footsteps still resonating through the streets of Paris, her spirit seems to linger in the air, a testament to her timeless connection with the City of Light.

Audrey's presence in Paris was not merely that of a visitor; she became an integral part of its narrative, embodying the city's essence of elegance, art, and love. Through her films, Audrey invited us to view Paris through her eyes, offering a perspective filled with wonder, beauty, and a touch of whimsy.

Audrey Hepburn and Paris share a story of mutual admiration, a bond forged in the reels of cinema and the pages of fashion. Her journey through Paris, marked by moments of cinematic magic and personal revelry, invites us to explore the city with a renewed sense of enchantment.

Through Audrey's eyes, we see not just the physical beauty of Paris but its soul—vibrant, enduring, and forever inviting us to discover our own stories within its embrace.

In the end, Audrey Hepburn's Paris is more than a guide to the city's landmarks; it's an invitation to experience life with passion, elegance, and a bit of magic. Her legacy, like the city's own, is timeless—a reminder that, sometimes, the most enduring love stories are those we share with the places that capture our hearts. Audrey's love for Paris reflected her own grace and style, and in return, Paris has lovingly held her in its memory, proving that some love stories, much like the city itself, are eternal.

Read more about Audrey Hepburn in Paris

Two new books have just been released on the topic of Audrey in Paris. Audrey Hepburn in Paris by Meghan Friedlander covers her time in Paris and Audrey in Paris by Caroline Young through the lens of fashion. Both are fantastic reads!

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It reminded me just how much France, influenced this tight-knit circle of the most famous American cookbooks-writers. Of course, through my admiration for Julia Child, I had discovered her early history as it relates to her time in Paris and with the upcoming series coming to HBOMax and also a separate documentary, I thought it would be fun to share!

Ask any foodie for their favorite things to do in Paris, and they will immediately tell you about bustling fruit markets and quirky boulangeries that bake fresh bread all day long. Images of charcuterie boards paired with delicious wines, Michelin stars, gourmet platters, and traditional baguettes paint a drool-worthy picture of the food culture in Paris.

But it would be wrong to miss out on iconic chefs who changed the culinary space worldwide. One of the most important is Julia Child.

But who is Julia Child? And what are her ties to Paris?

[Note from Andi: finding open-source or creative commons images for Julia Child is NOT easy! Thankfully Sony Pictures had some wonderful photos from the Julie and Julia movie that feature Meryl Streep as Julia. I used them in lieu of pictures of the “actual” Julia Child! There are some pretty amazing photos of Julia's life in France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child from Paul Child's great-nephew, Alex Prud'homme.]

You don’t need to be a Le Cordon-Bleu connoisseur to admire the treasure that is Julia Child. For many Americans, there is no French cuisine without Julia Child. The bonne vivante introduced the delights of French cuisine to American homes (or rather taught them to appreciate it just a little bit more).

Paris has always been kind to travelers with curious appetites. Julia spent her formative cooking years in the city and as such, Paris was her entrée to the culinary world. 

The Most Exciting Meal

France influenced Julia Child the moment she stepped foot in Le Havre in 1948. When Paul and Julia drove down to Rouen, Julia ate her first French meal in the oldest restaurant in France, La Couronne. Founded in 1345, the acclaimed restaurant is still open today in Rouen’s old market square. She later went on to describe it as “the most exciting meal of my life”. 

Her feast in France is when her love affair with French cuisine began. With every discovery, from briny oysters with rye bread to simple green salads with a glass of wine, Julia was all in. Eventually, she enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in the 7th Arrondissement (now relocated to the 15th Arrondissement) where she studied French cuisine under master chef Max Bugnard.

Soon, Julia knew her Bordeaux and her Burgundies and was acing the art of French cooking.

Julia Child Before Paris

Although Julia Child became a household in the American kitchens after her move to France, she lived the interesting life of a writer in the States. Born in 1912 as Julia Carolyn McWilliams in Pasadena, California, she was the eldest of three children. A history major from Smith College, Julia graduated in 1934 with a flair for creative writing and a little bit of theatre.

In 1935, Julia moved to New York to pursue writing. Two years later, Julia moved back to California to support her ailing mother but continued to write for local publications and advertising firms. 

In 1942, Julia worked as a typist for the U.S. Information Agency in Washington D.C. to help the country during World War II. She was transferred to the Office of Strategic Services where she was the first researcher in the Secret Intelligence division. She was also a researcher helping to develop shark repellents to prevent the untimely set off of explosives meant for German U-boats.

Julia was posted to Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) in 1944. This is when she met the love of her life and gourmet, Paul Child. Born in 1902 in Montclair, New Jersey, Paul taught photography, French, and English in the United States, France, and Italy before joining the OSS during World War II.

He often wrote about his international experiences to his twin, Charles. Paul met Julia while stationed in Kandy, Ceylon, and instantly took a liking to her crazy sense of humor.

Paul and Julia eventually married in 1946 in Pennsylvania and then moved to Washington D.C. for a year. After joining the US Foreign Service, Paul was posted overseas to Paris as a part of the US Information Service. With a fine palate and a taste for sophisticated food, Paul introduced Julia to a whole new world of cooking. This move to Paris was the starting point of the wonderful culinary adventure that was soon to become their life.

Julia Child’s Paris

Introducing her to the fundamentals of French cuisine and the delights of savoring life to its fullest, it’s hardly a secret that Paris was Julia Child’s origin story. Retracing the steps of America’s French Chef, it’s satisfying to search for traces of Julia Child in Paris.

Although much of post-World War II Paris that Julia fell in love with has long since disappeared, some of her favorite destinations still stand strong today. For any traveler with an appetite and an unending curiosity for food, these classics are a must-visit to truly live the Julia-Child experience.

Streets

When Julia and her husband Paul first stepped on Parisian soil in November 1948, the couple stayed at Hôtel Pont Royal (5 Rue de Montalembert, in the 7th arrondissement), a boutique hotel in Saint Germain des Prés with a lobby that was a refuge to some of the celebrated writers like Sartre, Miller, and de Beauvoir.

One of the most well-known streets in Julia’s story is 81, Rue de l’Université, or Roo de Loo as she so lovingly called it. Housing her former residence in the 7th Arrondissement, it was also home to L’École des Trois Gourmandes, the informal cooking school that she created in 1952 with her friends, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle. Held in Julia’s kitchen, the three women taught American students the joy of cooking and exploring French cuisine.

As the couple started building a life in Paris, Julia would hunt down housing essentials and home decor at Le BHV Marais (52 Rue de Rivoli, in the 4th Arrondissement). Previously known as Le Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, this trusted departmental store was a one-stop-shop for most bricolage needs. Julia also marched down to flea markets, such as Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, to look for kitchen, living room, or wardrobe essentials.

The bustling street market of Rue Cler was where Julia often frequented to stock up her pantry with meats and cheeses. While studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Julia and her classmates also visited the inner city markets of Les Halles in search of ingredients. Sadly, the markets were demolished in 1971 for the commercial centers.

In the Latin Quarter, Rue Mouffetard held a bustling outdoor food market that was known to be another favorite of Julia. She also spent her time amidst the shelves of Shakespeare and Company (37 Rue de la Bûcherie, in the 5th Arrondissement), located on Paris’ Left Bank, reading and absorbing French culture and cuisine from a variety of sources.

Eats

While Julia and Paul were fans of mid-priced bistros and brasseries, they also loved to splurge on fancy places every once in a while.

One of the classic brasseries that survived the Les Halles inner-city market demolition, Au Pied de Cochon (6, Rue Coquillière in the 1st Arrondissement – I LOVE this spot too!) was Julia’s all-time preferred location. This is where she often ordered the traditional French onion soup, an aromatic broth of mild onions and bits of garlic. The soup can still be ordered today, any time of the day or night.

Les Deux Magots (6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, in the 6th Arrondissement) was the iconic location where Paul and Julia had their typical French breakfast on their first Saturday in Paris. She often visited the place for their delicious Chocolat des Deux Magots à l’ancienne, the sweetened Parisian Hot Chocolate. Brasserie Lipp (151 Bd Saint-Germain, in the 6th), capturing the Paris of yesteryear, was one of their favorite dessert spots.

Another cafe the couple enjoyed was Café de Flore (172 Bd Saint-Germain, in the 6th), where Paul and Julia dined amongst rising and celebrated artists. One of the oldest coffee houses on the charming Boulevard Saint Germain, Café de Flore remains a popular hangout for celebrities and tourists even today.

Paul and Julia were regular monthly diners at La Tour d’Argent (15-17 Quai de la Tournelle, in the 5th) and Le Grand Véfour (17 Rue de Beaujolais, in the 1st). Even though the Childs were attracted to 2 Michelin-starred restaurants, they wined and dined all over Paris. For Julia’s 40th birthday, the couple celebrated at Lapérouse (51 Quai des Grands Augustins, in the 6th), a belle époque restaurant with private rooms, reserved for special night-outs.

Chez George (1 Rue du Mail in the 2nd arrondissement) is another restaurant that Julia returned to often for their sole meunière. It is still a lively brasserie you can eat at today while visiting Paris!

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French Cooking and Culture

When Julia began her culinary journey by enrolling in Le Cordon Bleu, she honed her skills at home by recreating the recipes taught in school. Like any other chef, Julia carefully selected her cookware for maximizing not only the cooking experience but also the tastes and flavors of her dishes. With various stores stocking up on cooking essentials, Julia’s ideal store was the E. Dehillerin (18-20 Rue Coquillière, in the 1st).

Essentially unchanged from the bygone eras of Paris, this cookware store stocks up on all kinds of professional quality cooking equipment and cutlery. 

A darling of gourmand Parisians, À l’Olivier was the go-to high-end oil store. The ‘Olive-Oilery’, as Julia named it, is an admired store for its aromatic selection of extra virgin oils.

As Julia learned more about French food, she aimed to share this rich cuisine with others around her. By noting her cooking attempts with a variety of recipes, Julia, along with her friends Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, co-authored her first legendary cookbook. “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”, a two-volume cookbook published for the American market, contained the fundamentals of French cuisine.

The book was initially rejected for publication due to its resemblance to an encyclopedia but was picked up by Judith Jones at Alfred A Knopf in 1961. The trio presented a sequence of classic recipes that form the backbone of French food. The books aimed to present the essential cooking of France, the classic dishes as well as regional specialties, made with American ingredients and in American kitchens.

My Life in France, a book containing Julia’s memoirs, is a bestselling story capturing her childhood and phenomenal years in France and Europe. Written in collaboration with photojournalist Alex Prud’homme, her great-nephew, and published posthumously in 2006, it brilliantly captures the wonderful spirit of one of America’s beloved master chefs.

The book that became the film Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams- also revolved around Julia’s early life in France, and a young blogger, Julie Powell, trying to recreate Julia’s recipes.

Julia Child After Paris

In 1961, Paul and Julia returned to the States after Paul retired from the civil services. Julia had come a long way from someone with no idea about fine tastes to a master chef with blossoming culinary expertise. While Paris gave her an entry into the culinary world, the world was her oyster.

With the motto of experiencing the pure enjoyment of simple eating, Julia was about to take up all the opportunities that life had to offer. Julia wanted the average home cook to learn the nuances of fine cuisine and make them better cooks.

After much success with her cookbook, Julia’s first television cooking show, The French Chef, debuted in 1963. The show was well received by the American audience and ran for 10 years. Along the way, it also picked up Peabody and Emmy awards (including the first Emmy award for an educational program). With her cheery attitude and enthusiasm to bring out the best of French cuisine, Julia won over American households.

Julia’s second book, The French Chef Cookbook, is a paper version of the celebrated 70s PBS series. From novice chefs to experienced ones, this cookbook introduced essential cooking techniques for all levels of culinary experts.

Due to the technological constraints of the 60s, The French Chef was aired unedited, which meant that the mistakes that Julia made while cooking were seen in the final version. This lent her an air of authenticity as she taught us how to adapt quickly. She worried more about satisfying the taste buds rather than focusing on the looks of the recipes.

Her cheery attitude sent a message across American kitchens that it was quite ok to make mistakes and learn from them as you go along. In the 70s and 80s, Julia was a household name with numerous television shows such as Julia Child & Company, Julia Child & More Company, and Dinner at Julia’s.

With a group of culinary experts, Julia founded the American Institute of Wine & Food in 1981. Dedicated to food culture and gastronomy, the institute aims to further “the understanding, appreciation, and quality of wine and food through fun educational experiences.” In the 90s, Julia was the star of a few more television programs and often collaborated with Jacques Pépin. 

While her critically acclaimed television programs won awards, Julia was busy pocketing merits of her own. She was awarded the L'Ordre du Mérite Agricole in 1967 and the L’Ordre de Mérite Nationale in 1976 by the French government. She also received honorary degrees from various universities including Boston University, Brown University, Smith College, and Harvard University.

Julia was the first woman to be inducted into The Culinary Institute of America's Hall of Fame in 1993. In the year 2000, Julia was presented with the highest French order merit, La Légion d'Honneur by none other than Jacques Pépin. 

While Julia made cooking fun and inspired millions to appreciate the simple joys of food, she aimed to further her impact as a mentor even after her death. In 1995, she established a charitable foundation, The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, to further the development and support of the professional food world.

The Foundation makes grants to other nonprofits, and protects Juli Child’s legacy, holding rights to her images and excerpts of her work. Today, the Foundation strives to stay relevant with a regular podcast that introduces a host of chefs and restaurateurs with a variety of skills.

Paul and Julia Child

Julia and Paul had a fascinating marriage; they were a strong team, each better with the other. While Julia was driven and ambitious, Paul was happy to be an observer in the background. In The French Chef Cookbook, Julia wonderfully describes Paul as someone who is essential to her success: “Paul Child, the man who is always there: porter, dishwasher, official photographer, mushroom dicer and onion chopper, editor, fish illustrator, manager, taster, idea man, resident poet, and husband.”

Paul had a sophisticated eye and often helped Julia style her sets or dining tables. His photographs captured the essence of Julia’s unabashed love for cooking. The photos were turned into a book, France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child, that documents Julia’s discovery of French food. The digital files of the photographs are available even today in the archives of the Schlesinger Library.

Paul even designed her kitchen set in Cambridge, which is now on exhibit in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Keeping in mind her love for order and her tall stature, Paul ensured the kitchen had a perfect place for every pot, pan, and knife, and that the counters were raised so Julia wouldn’t have to stoop while cooking. 

After he retired to Cambridge, Paul shared Julia’s enthusiasm and was confident in his wife’s success. Being her inspiration and mentor, he was the solid pillar she could rely on to be her toughest critic right until the end when Paul Child passed away at the ripe age of 92 in 1994.

Julia went on to become a television personality for many programs and wrote a few more books about her wisdom in the kitchen and her forty years of culinary experience. Julia lived a long life and made sure to enjoy every last moment of it. Julia died in 2004, two days before her 92nd birthday in Montecito, California due to kidney failure.

Known as the grande dame of cooking, Julia was successful in bringing more folks to the kitchen who thought they never could. So the next time you’re in Paris, don’t forget to retrace the steps of Julia Child as you find your culinary adventure. Until then, as Julia said, “the pleasures of table, and of life, are infinite–Toujours bon appétit!”

Final Thoughts

• I wrote an article a long time ago about another aspect of Julia Child and France…
• I wrote an article about 5 Things/Life lessons I learned watching Julie & Julia!
• I am a BIG fan of Jessie Kanelos Weiner and her book Paris in Stride, she did a great series of illustrations celebrating Julia on her blog FrancoFly!
• You can STAY in Paul and Julia's beloved La Pitchoune in Provence (in the south of France). It is actually listed on Airbnb! And you can cook in their kitchen!

There are SO many great books by and about Julia Child, here are a few of my favorites:

• From Julia: Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking / Julia’s Delicious Little Dinners / People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People And Other Wisdom
• Julia Child Rules: Lessons On Savoring Life from Karen Karbo
• Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child from Jessie Hartland
• Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child from Bob Spitz
• For the Kids! > Julia Child
• Wonderful article from Town & Country: My Lifelong Love of Julia Child Led Me to Her Favorite Restaurant, Chez Georges In Paris

How about you? Are you a fan of Julia Child? Did you know much about her life? Have you visited any of her Paris haunts? Are you planning on watching the new series and documentary film? Do tell!

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All my other experiences of living abroad were with my family as a child and teenager. In fact, that’s how MWA was conceived. I use to write email missives to my friends and family about all the cultural faux pas I was experiencing.

Watching Emily in Paris brought me back to all this. Yes, there are a ton of stereotypes in the series but also the truth! I thought I would share this essay on French cultural tips or cultural differences and quirks you learn from Emily in Paris.

Lights in the Hallway/Floor “0”

When I first arrived in France I came alone with my cat Jessica. Mr. Misadventures had traveled ahead of time and was actually in Marseille coordinating our household goods coming by container ship. A colleague from my office picked me up at the airport and dropped me off in front of my temporary apartment and bid me adieu (it was the weekend and my co-worker was anxious to get back to his home for family dinner). It was March and already dark.

Once I figured out the door code on the outside and got into the lobby, I was in pitch black. This was 2003 before there were iPhones with flashlights!

As I hunted around for 10 minutes looking for some source of light, a light appeared from above. It was not a divine signal from the heavens, although it felt like it but rather a resident coming down the stairs! I instantly went into action. I grabbed Jessica’s case and headed up to the 3rd floor.

Or at least what I thought was the third floor.

I put my key in the lock and nothing happened.

And the light went out.

Le uh-oh.

Then the door I had been trying to get into, opened. Unlike Emily, there was no gorgeous Gabriel to have witty banter with. No. Just an annoyed Mamie. In 2003 my French wasn’t great but I somehow managed to communicate my problem and Mamie reached over and turned the light on for me and directed me to the next level up.

I eventually made it to the apartment. But every time Mr. Misadventures and I rent an Airbnb we have to do the “light search.”

No elevator/Steps

And by the way, that first apartment I described above when I was desperately searching for the light? I was moving to Europe, so besides Jessica's cage, I had 2 massive suitcases and zero elevators! I had to get everything up to the third (and then 4th…) floor via the stairs. Curved stairs.

Le sigh.

About 50% of the time we rent an apartment in Paris we don't get an elevator. I am no longer surprised by this. I cheer when we get one. A little bonus!

Dates Reversed

Remember when Emily made reservations for the Grand Vefour? Everyone was surprised that she was able to snag a high-demand table (tip: try lunch, I’ve always been able to get in, and still had a wonderful experience!). The reason? When Emily made the reservation online she used the American style date system so she thought she was making a reservation for Aug. 11th (8/11) but in reality, she made it for November 8th (11/8) because in France (and the rest of Europe) the date is written with a day/month format.

Your birth date follows this format as well, so be careful if you are filling out official paperwork!

Also while I was working in Europe my work calendar was done on a 24-hour clock à la military-style (1:00 pm is 13:00, 2:00 pm is 14:00, and so on). Growing up an Army brat that wasn’t a problem for me, but you might be thrown off.

Getting to the office before 10:30

I have often said that the French aren’t very matinale (morning people). Of course, that is a generalization but Mr. Misadventures and I spend many, many mornings out and about in Paris and we practically have the city to ourselves! Granted, I did work in Switzerland and not France, but truth be told I was always in the office first and usually alone for a good hour to 90 minutes before any of my Swiss, French, Spanish, or Italian (I worked in my company’s European headquarters) colleagues.

I cannot speak to 10:30 as a start time but it isn’t hard to imagine. Mainly because when dealing with client events and social media there are a lot of late nights so to balance that out, no one is showing up to work at 8!

Seasoning a cast-iron pan

Gabriel’s ritual of not washing his omelet pan is not just a French thing. It’s a cooking thing. Growing up, my grandma and mom didn’t wash their cast iron skillets. I am not sure how many Americans these days use cast iron, so maybe that’s why Emily was unfamiliar. She doesn’t really cook so it’s probably why she doesn’t know.

Home Tour

When guests come to American homes they often get a tour of the house. That is definitely not something that is done in France. If you visit a French home don’t expect this!

Women don't touch wine bottle

Maybe a bit archaic but women don’t generally pour wine. But I think it’s more often the case that you aren’t supposed to pour wine for yourself. I have experienced this with tea as well from Asian friends and colleagues.

No work talk at social events

You don’t discuss work at social events even when they are work events. This was my experience working with European colleagues in Switzerland. We did discuss work at team lunches unless it was a celebration, but not at dinners or holiday events. The only exception was when our American boss came to town. When we went to dinner with him, we discussed work!

It’s illegal to work on the weekend.

Kind of funny and sort of true. It started with a law in Germany and other countries like France adopted it. There is a “right to disconnect” which is part of a greater set of employee labor laws that forbid businesses (of 50 or more employees) from requiring their employees to be available for calls, emails, or texts, outside of regular work hours. (Read more about here.)

It’s all about work-life balance and it’s not a bad thing! Although I now work in the US, the American company I work for very much respects these boundaries, even if it isn't an official policy!

What other cultural differences did you notice while watching Emily in Paris? Have any questions? Do tell!

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Each time I have a chocolat chaud in Angelina’s on Rue de Rivoli I inevitably think of Coco. (Tip: the far right corner in the back was her usual table so try to snag it for the full experience. According to Angelina, it is table #45) The same goes when I walk by the Ritz in Place Vendôme, a spot I’ve walked by dozens of times while staying at the Westin (where my favorite bathroom is!).

These this area is the haunt of the cast of Call My Agent and not too far from where Emily in Paris works, but before all that, it belonged to Coco Chanel.

Today I am sharing a little bit of her history and where you can follow some of her sassy footsteps in Paris.

La Belle Époque

How wonderful would it be to be alive and in Paris during Époque?

Paris, and the majority of Europe, blossomed in the golden years of the late 19th century- also known as one of the most innovative and carefree periods of Parisian history. The Paris of the Belle Époque was a glittering city built on the pillars of economic, artistic, and intellectual growth paired with a side of carelessness among the aristocrats and the bourgeoisie.

Artists from all over flocked to the French capital, and why not- the city had been a magnet for modern cultural movements. And one of them was none other than the unforgettable Coco Chanel (‘Mademoiselle’ for the rest of us).

A significant changemaker in the history of fashion, Coco Chanel revolutionized womenswear and became a symbol of French chic for years to come. From a hobby of designing hats to a scaling empire of clothing, perfumes, and accessories, the universe of Mademoiselle Chanel is at the forefront of modern fashion.

Coco before Chanel

Coco Chanel was born in 1883 in Saumur France and was one of six children that Eugénie and Albert Chanel had. After her mother’s death at the age of 11, Albert sent his sons to work as farm laborers and his daughters to a convent that also ran an orphanage. The abbey would eventually turn out to be one of the places that would influence her future in the world of design and fashion.

This was where Chanel learned to sew hats and clothes and discovered elements that would inspire her future collections – clean lines and the various shades of black, white, and beige.

Born as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, she acquired the name Coco while trying out a stage career singing in a cabaret in Moulins while also working as a seamstress. It is believed that her nickname either came from the songs she sang (Ko Ko Ri Ko, and Qui qu’a vu Coco) or was a reference to Coquette, the French word for a kept woman, although Chanel was often heard saying that it was given to her by her father.

[She also spent some time in Vichy.]

Coco's Influential Relationships

After failing to launch a successful singing career, Chanel soon moved on to explore different careers (métiers) when she met Étienne Balsan, a French ex-cavalry officer and a textile heir. Her relationship with Balsan opened up a whole new world of wealth, self-indulgence, and the whims of a prosperous life.

A few years down the line, Chanel started an affair with Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel, one of Balsan’s friends. Being a rich member of the English upper class, Capel provided financial backing for her first shops and may have also influenced the classic Chanel look. Although Capel remained unfaithful to Coco and eventually married an English aristocrat, he never completely broke up with her.

Their affair, which lasted nine years, came to an abrupt end when he died in a car accident. And while Coco Chanel was an eternal woman in love, she probably loved no other man as deeply and strongly as Capel.

The House of Chanel: 21 Rue Cambon

The story of the House of Chanel begins at 21, Rue Cambon (in the 1st arrondissement) where Coco established her first Parisian boutique as a licensed milliner (remember, I wrote about the milliner holiday St. Catherine's Day on November 25th…) under the name of Chanel Modes. Coco’s millinery career took off when her hat was featured in Fernand Nozière's play Bel Ami by theatre actress Gabrielle Dorziat, who later went on to model Chanel’s hats for various photographs.

Before establishing an empire in the French capital, Chanel opened boutiques in Deauville and Biarritz. Financed by Capel, the Chanel boutique in Deauville was opened in 1913 and sold sportswear made of an unthinkable material- jerseys. Previously used to produce men’s underwear, the application of jerseys in womenswear revolutionized fashion and was an instant success.

In 1915, Coco opened her first couture house in Biarritz. Installed in a villa opposite a casino, the couture house was a huge success, thanks to the wealthy Spanish clients and the opulent playground of the Côte Basque. The favorable results of the Biarritz boutique paved way for Chanel’s Parisian empire.

Coco Chanel’s Paris

While Chanel was not a native Parisian, the designer spent more than 30 years in the City of Light. Paris may not have been Chanel’s origin story, but the city spread its magical fingers across her designs and perfume lines. As the business started blooming in Deauville and Biarritz, Chanel set her sights on winning the French capital.

Her first stop was the Rue Cambon. A modest facade with two windows and a narrow street, it was here that one of the most extraordinary tales of the fashion world began.

In 1918, Chanel bought the building at 31, Rue Cambon, and set up shop. The ground floor housed the Chanel Couture House with the first and top floor dedicated as living and entertaining quarters. By 1935, Rue Cambon was the beating heart of the brand with five buildings branded with the Chanel name.

The Chanel apartment on the upper floors of the store served dual purposes- a space to host fashion shows which she discreetly viewed from the fifth step of the iconic mirrored staircase and as a salon for couture fittings.

Filled with antique paraphernalia, ranging from Chinese screens, wall-to-wall bookshelves, and crystal chandeliers to signature Chanel design codes of camellia motifs, glossy black surfaces, and lush textures, the apartment was an extension of the designer herself.

In 2013, the emblematic apartment was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture.

Today, the structure remains the same. It houses the Chanel flagship store, four active studios (two specializing in tailoring and two in dressmaking techniques), and the apartment of Coco Chanel. This particular boutique is one of the few places whose fame rivals that of the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and other touristic spots of the city.

While the apartment above the boutique housed living quarters, Chanel never lived in the building (hence the absence of a bedroom!). At the end of every day, she would walk to Ritz Paris, a hotel she claimed as her home for 34 years. Even today, Ritz Paris has a suite dedicated to her.

Suite Coco Chanel embodies the French chic spirit of the designer with elegant, discreet, and contemporary decor of black and white clean lines, refined lacquer and velvet, and touches of gold. The suite also holds little-known photographs, drawings, and artworks originally belonging to Chanel.

Place Vendôme, a square noted for its luxurious stores and elegant townhouses was another place Chanel was known to frequent. A short walk from the studio, she would often visit the many stores lining the square. It is also said that the octagon shape of the plaza was what inspired the perfume bottle of her iconic Chanel N°5.

Chanel was a theatre fan and enjoyed opera, ballet, and the latest plays in Paris. She was often spotted at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées where she met the famous Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Chanel also created costumes for Le Train Bleu, a ballet show that premiered at the theatre.

The elegant designer was also a gourmand and often frequented the elite tearoom of Angelina Paris. Walking distance from where she lived, the cafe, with lavish Belle Epoque interiors and rich cups of hot chocolate, was one of her favorite spots. Chanel was also known to visit Le Grand Véfour. Here she socialized with her elite clients and friends and ate cuisine prepared by the most talented chefs of her time.

Even though Mademoiselle didn’t visit the Grand Palais, the beautiful glass building contains the spirit of modern-day Chanel. The Grand Palais is biannually transformed into a magical faraway land during Fashion Week, giving the viewers a peek into the elusive universe of Chanel. The first show here was held in 2005 and has since been the traditional venue for its fashion shows since.

Coco Chanel's Legacy

Mademoiselle Chanel passed away at the age of 87 in her room at Ritz Paris. The legacy she left behind stands strong even today. There are boutiques across the globe and her eponymous fashion powerhouse has come a long way from her humble beginnings.

With flexible functionality in mind, Chanel designed a wardrobe that was free from constraints and the frills and fuss of the corseted female silhouette. Reinterpreting the male wardrobe to suit the modern woman, the Chanel line brought an end to the Belle Epoque corsets and paved a way for freedom of movement.

The androgynous style made up of sober, discreet black and white outfits with a boyish edge were the focal point of the classic Chanel look that set it apart from other fashion brands.

She incorporated “masculine” colors, outdoor sporting influences, and the innovative use of jersey fabric, Chanel built a brand that was bold, free, and ahead of her time. On the heels of the jersey fabric came the Chanel suit and the little black dress.

The Chanel tweed suit consisted of a skirt and a jacket of light wool or mohair tweed and a silk or jersey blouse. Focusing on practicality and comfort, each client would have multiple fittings until the suit was deemed comfortable enough for all kinds of daily activities. The little black dress, often cited as one of the best Chanel contributions to the fashion industry, was a chic yet simple design that has stood the test of time and remains relevant even today.

The Chanel bag, inspired by the soldier’s bag, has various elements from Chanel’s convent days and her love for outdoor sports. Introduced in 1929, the bag has retained its basic form whilst some details such as the lock, the clasp, and the shoulder chain have been reworked to incorporate the Chanel logo.

Along with clothing and accessories, Chanel also revolutionized the cosmetics industry. In 1921, Chanel launched her first perfume, the iconic Chanel No° 5, in partnership with Ernest Beaux. Hitting the sweet spot between jasmine, lily of the valley, iris root, and rose, the sophisticated scent was a huge success and was soon followed by Chanel No° 22 in 1922.

In 1924, the brand created the Société des Parfums Chanel; it manufactured and sold perfumes and cosmetics with Ernest Beaux as the first in-house perfume designer. Beaux went on to produce another iconic scent extracted from Chanel’s emblematic flower (Camellia) in 1925, the Gardénia. It was reproduced in 1983 and eventually became a part of the Les Exclusifs collection.

In 1927, Beaux created the Cuir de Russie, a leather oriental fragrance inspired by the birch tar used by the Russian soldiers. It was also believed that the fragrance was a celebration of her love for the Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia. Another great perfume was the Bois des Îles, one of the first woody oriental fragrances for women.

During World War II, Chanel closed four of her boutiques. The boutique at “31” remained open and continued to sell perfumes and accessories. She made a comeback in 1954 and reopened her couture house with another jersey collection. Soon after, Henri Robert replaced Ernest Beaux as the perfumer of the House of Chanel and successfully launched Pour Monsieur, the first fragrance for men.

In the 50s and 60s, Chanel dressed some of the most prominent women of the era – Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Jeanne Moreau – and Marilyn Monroe was photographed spraying herself with No° 5. In 1965, when Jacques Helleu became the Artistic Director of the Fragrance and Beauty division along with the Watches and Fine Jewelry division, Chanel entered a new era of iconic advertising.

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Chanel After Coco

After Mademoiselle’s death in 1971, the Chanel powerhouse dwindled before a change in design leadership. Enter Karl Lagerfeld. He became Chanel’s artistic director in 1983 and sparked life into the stiff and dull collections. After introducing Métiers d'art, the pre-collections, and the ready-to-wear collections, Lagerfeld was successfully able to restore the design house to its former glory.

Lagerfeld brought in a modern era for the fashion house. The brand went on to introduce watches and fine jewelry and even began acquiring artistic craft houses under the Chanel umbrella. Under the leadership of Lagerfeld, the Chanel empire grew exponentially in various directions, and each division of the house flourished with new collections, jewelry lines, and fragrances.

After the death of Karl Lagerfeld in 2019, Virginie Viard was appointed the artistic director of Chanel fashion creations. In line with Chanel and Lagerfeld, Viard has successfully designed and reinvented collections with refined simplicity and detailed craftsmanship (great Vogue article on her here).

Coco Chanel's Legacy

January 2021 was 50 years since her passing yet her impact on women's fashion still thrives. She revolutionized the way women wore clothes, raising hemlines and freeing women from the corset, she changed how society viewed women and in doing so, ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades.

She certainly is responsible for a lot of quotes that make for an essential guide to living life in style:

• The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.
• Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.
• You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.
• You live but once; you might as well be amusing.
• In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
• Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside.

Coco Chanel's Paris Address Book

Coco Chanel lived in Paris for more than 30 years. She was a creature of habit. Here are the spots she frequented:

• The Ritz Paris (15 Pl. Vendôme) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Angelina Paris (226 Rue de Rivoli) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Le Grand Vefour restaurant (17 Rue de Beaujolais) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Chanel boutique (31 Rue Cambon) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Place Vendôme luxury shopping area in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Le Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (15 Av. Montaigne) in the 8th Arrondissement.

Places to experience Coco Chanel

• Le Grand Palais (3 Av. du Général Eisenhower) where Chanel has its fashion show during Fashion Week.
• Musée de la Mode et du Textile, Les Arts Décoratifs (107, rue de Rivoli) in the 8th Arrondissement has a large collection of Chanel pieces.
• Studio 7L Bookstore (7 Rue de Lille) in the 7th Arrondissement was Karl Lagerfeld in December 1999 and has books on photography, fashion, design, interior architecture and interior design.
• Le Grand Palais (3 Av. du Général Eisenhower) where Chanel has its fashion show during Fashion Week.
• Musée de la Mode et du Textile, Les Arts Décoratifs (107, rue de Rivoli) in the 8th Arrondissement has a large collection of Chanel pieces.
• Studio 7L Bookstore (7 Rue de Lille) in the 7th Arrondissement was created by Karl Lagerfeld has books on photography, fashion, design, and more.

How about you? Are you a fan of Coco Chanel? Is there a spot in Paris that I missed? Do tell!

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Andi Fisher

I am married to a French man, lived in France for 3 years, and have been to Paris more than 50 times. I am always a tourist so the information, tip, and tricks I share are created to help you!

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Besides the politics, wheeling-and-dealing, competition, and drama that takes place within the office, there is also the craziness that is associated with clients who are celebrities. There are absurd scenarios, but after working at Dolby for 5 years and navigating through that universe, I can, from experience, tell you I've seen it first hand and it can get crazy!

But I digress! This post is your guide to the film locations for each episode of the 4 Call My Agent seasons. There are some pretty cool locations that you just may want to include on your next trip to Paris!

ASK Agency

The actual interior scenes of the ASK (Agence Samuel Kerr) Agency take place in a studio (Studios d’Aubervilliers), but the office building scenes shot throughout all 4 seasons were filmed at 149 rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st Arrondissement. Also in the last sequence of the opening credits, the 4 main stars: Andréa Martel (Camille Cottin), Mathias Barneville (Thibault de Montalembert), Gabriel Sarda (Grégory Montel), and Arlette Azémar (Liliane Rovère) are walking under the arcade on Rue de Rivoli. The rooftop scenes in various episodes were filmed on top of Le Bon Coin office building at 85-87 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin in the 10th Arrondissement (thanks to the very thorough research done by Parisian Fields who uncovered some really interesting rooftop history during their search.).

Season 1, Episode 1 (Special guest star: Cécile de France)

• In the opening scene, we see Gabriel on his scooter cruising along the Rue de Rivoli.
• Gabriel goes to meet Cecile de France for a photoshoot at The Westin Paris – Vendôme in the 1st Arrondissement (3 Rue de Castiglione). I have stayed in this hotel countless times and seen a few celebrities and politicians in the halls, the restaurant, and the bar. It is also one of my favorite “public” restrooms!
• Camille Valentini (played by Fanny Sidney) comes up the stairs of the Métro Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre exit and enters the Place du Palais-Royal both in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Camille meets with Mathias Barneville in the Westin restaurant called Le First. I have sat on those purple couches to eat my [très cher] breakfast buffet many, many times!
• Gabriel and Andréa have a drink at the bar in Le Fumoir restaurant in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Samuel Kerr leaves the ASK office on vacation and waves to the team standing on the balcony of 149 Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The lunch date spot where Cecile de France sees Gabriel and Sophie takes place at the Brasserie du Louvre, a Bocuse restaurant (which I've had the pleasure of eating at) located in the 1st arrondissement (1 Place André Malraux).
• Mathias meets with the Tarantino film casting director (Miranda) in the Westin bar called the Bar Tuileries. I have had many a nightcap there!
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the bar where Cecile de France is learning to horseback ride; where Mathias has a conversation with the head of Star Media, François Brehier;  and where Cecile de France goes for her lifting appointment.
• Some of my favorite films with Cecile de France: (In French) Fauteuils d'orchestre (as Jessica) and Un Secret (as Tania Stirn). (In English) Around the World in 80 Days as Monique La Roche.

Season 1, Episode 2 (Special guest star: Françoise Fabian and Line Renaud)

• Camille and Hervé André-Jezack (played by Nicolas Maury) are chatting and eating lunch in the arcade on the Rue de Rivoli.
• Camille frantically rides a Velib down the Quai du Louvre, the Quai de la Mégisseri both in the 1st Arrondissement and passes the Pont de la Tournelle in the 5th Arrondissement.
• The 4 agents meet with Madame Kerr in the Westin bar.
• The doorway that Françoise Fabian walks out of is at 58 rue de Vaugirard in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Andrea catches up with Françoise Fabian in the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Mathias once again meets with Madame Kerr in the Westin bar.
• The funeral of Samuel Kerr takes place at the famous Père Lachaise cemetery in the 20th Arrondissement (16 Rue du Repos).
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the flower shop Andréa shops for flower arrangements with Françoise Fabian; Garbiel's apartment; the restaurant where Gabriel meets Line Renaud; the spot where Andrea and Arlette have coffee; the hair salon where Line Renaud is getting her nails and hair done; and the bar where Camille and Hippolyte Rivière have a drink.
• Some of my favorite films with Line Reanud: (In French) Bienvenue chez les ch'tis (as Madame Bailleul) and Madame Bailleul (as Simone).

Season 1, Episode 3 (Special guest star: Nathalie Baye and Laura Smet)

• Andrea speaks with Clement, a tax auditor she previously dated at the Minister de Finance building known as “Bercy” (139 Rue de Bercy) in the 12th Arrondissement.
• There is NO Théâtre du Cygne where Gabriel goes to see Sofia Leprince (played by Stéfi Celma) in a play.
• After the play Sofia and Gabriel walk along Rue du Jourdain towards the Station de métro Jourdain in the 20th Arrondissement.
• The apartment where Colette Brancillon (played by Ophélia Kolb) comes to question Andrea is located at 5 Rue du Mail in the 2nd Arrondissement.
• Mathias meets with François Brehier on the Passerelle Debilly in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the post-Cesar cocktail party where Camille is starstruck when she runs into Gilles Lellouche and where Mathias introduces her to Dominique Besnehard; the square where Arlette is walking her dog as Mathias drives by at the end of the episode.
• Some of my favorite films with Nathalie Baye: (In French) An Affair of Love (as Her) and Une Vie à t'attendre (as Jeanne) and Absolument Fabuleux (as Patricia). I also loved her in a TV series called Les Hommes de l'Ombre where she played Anne Visage. (In English) Catch Me If You Can as Paula Abagnale.

Season 1, Episode 4 (Special guest star: Audrey Fleurot)

• The same public finance building known as “Bercy” where Andrea speaks with an auditor in episode 3 is also where Mathias accompanies Audrey Fleurot regarding a tax issue (139 Rue de Bercy) in the 12th Arrondissement.
• Mathias once again meets with Madame Kerr in the Westin bar.
• Mathias Barneville’s house is located across from Jardin du Ranelagh (1 Avenue Prudhon) in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the club where Audrey Fleurot takes striptease dance lessons, the cafe where Mattias is having a drink after visiting Audrey in her home (I suspect this is also the cafe where you often see the agents grabbing coffee or drink); and the hotel where Gabriel and Andrea meet to get info the bill for Samuel's mistress.
• Some of my favorite films/TV series with Audrey Fleurot: (In French) Engrenages/Spiral (as Joséphine Karlsson); The Bonfire of Destiny (as Adrienne de Lenverpréand) and Un village français (as Hortense).

Season 1, Episode 5 (Special guest star: Julie Gayet and Joey Starr)

• The chateau where Julie Gayet and Joey Starr were filming a period movie is the Château de Thoiry which is located in Thoiry outside of Paris (2 Rue du Pavillon de Montreuil). Thoiry is most famously known for its Zoo Safari Park.
• Andrea's apartment where she and Colette start their day and where Gabriel picks up Andrea is 5 Rue du Mail in the 2nd Arrondissement.
• The hotel where Gabriel and Andrea stay is the Logis Hôtel Au Bord du Lac located at 2 Rue de la Digue in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France.
• The bar (and the street outside the bar) where Camille has birthday drinks with her friends is Le Bar à Nenette (26 Rue de Lappe) in the 11th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the restaurant where Julie and Joey are set up to reconcile

Season 1, Episode 6 (Special guest star: François Berléand)

• Mathias and Camille have dinner at Le First restaurant in the Westin Paris – Vendôme.
• Closing scene the whole office is walking along the Rue de Rivoli and the Place du Palais Royal. Some of the cast splits off to take the metro at the Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre station.
• Andrea and Arlette walk across the Pont Royal.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the coffee shop where Camille and Hippolyte meet; the bar where Andrea meets the director (Christophe Bel); the studio where Sophia auditions with the casting director; the salon where Mathias goes to speak with his wife Catherine Barneville (played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu); the road where Andrea and Collette have a fight (at night); and the location of the Dom Juan party.
• Some of my favorite films with François Berléand: (In French) Le Siffleur (as both Armand and Maurice Teillard) and The Chorus (as Headmaster Rachin). (In English) all 3 Transporter movies as Inspector Tarconi.

Season 2, Episode 1 (Special guest star: Virginie Efira and Ramzy Bedia)

• Ramzy and Virginie are interviewed about their new film in the Grand Rex, a cinema and concert venue in the 2nd Arrondissement (1 Boulevard Poissonnière).
• Mathias and Camille have breakfast at Le First restaurant in the Westin Paris – Vendôme.
• The ceremony for Andrea in her hometown where she encounters Hicham is the Mairie de Meulan located at 10 place Brigitte Gros in Meulan, France.
• The Vivement Dimanche talk show with host Michel Drucker where Virginie and Ramzy reconcile is filmed in the Studio Gabriel (9 avenue Gabriel) in the 8th Arrondissement.
• That gorgeous Eiffel Tower view in the restaurant where Ramzy and Virginie fire Mathias is Maison Pradier (1 place de Trocadéro) in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the Star Media office where Arlette threatens François Brehier; the hotel where Mathias temporarily lives; and the restaurant where François Brehier meets with Virginie.

Season 2, Episode 2 (Special guest star: Fabrice Luchini)

• The bar where Gabriel and Andrea have a drink (or the street scene right before the scenes in the bar) is Le Sanz at 49 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the 11th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the gym where Andrea stalks Fabrice; the theatre where Fabrice meets Debbie (the casting director) and where Andrea and Fabrice meet at a party; the bar where Andrea receives a call from Debbie; and Fabrice Luchini's apartment!
• Some of my favorite films with Fabrice Luchini: (In French)The Women on the 6th Floor (as Jean-Louis Joubert) and Bicycling with Molière (as Serge Tanneur).

Season 2, Episode 3 (Special guest star: Norman Thavaud)

• The driving school where Norman tries to get his license is filmed at 48 rue de l’Assomption n the 16th Arrondissement.
• Camille meets her mother for lunch in Le Grand Colbert restaurant which is inside the Paris passage Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd Arrondissement (2 Rue Vivienne).
• Mathias and Catherine walk through the Palais Royale after that lunch.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the chateau/manoir where Hicham's son has his birthday party.

Season 2, Episode 4 (Special guest star: Isabelle Adjani)

• The studio where Gabriel and Sofia go to meet Julien Doré is Studios Ferber, 56 Rue du Capitaine Ferber in the 20th Arrondissement.
• Isabelle Adjani and Mathias walk past the Basilica Sainte-Clotilde (23B Rue las Cases) onto rue Casimir Périer in the 7th Arrondissement.
• The building that Isabelle and Mathias pass as they drive to the Radio France (116 Avenue du Président Kennedy) in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Isabelle Adjani passes in front of the L'Ogre Restaurant (1 Avenue de Versailles) as the protesters walk across the street is also in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Sofia and Julien Doré go over their lines in the terrace of the Hôtel Amour (8 Rue de Navarin) in the 9th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the frame shop where Mathias meets Isabelle.

Season 2, Episode 5 (Special guest star: Guy Marchand and Julien Doré)

• Camille and Hervé have lunch at the Jardin du Palais Royal (2 Galerie de Montpensier) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Gabriel has lunch with France 2 executive Élisabeth Lecoeur at the Logis Hôtel Au Bord du Lac (2 Rue de la Digue) in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France.
• Camille walks down the Rue de Belleville with her suitcase in the closing scene.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the film being shot starring Guy Marchand and Hippolyte; the park where Collette is jogging; and the restaurant where Andrea and Collette have brunch.

Season 2, Episode 6 (Special guest star: Juliette Binoche)

• The street where Camille's mother, Annick Valentini (played by Isabelle Candelier) has her salon in Cannes is Avenue de la Marine Royale, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France.
• Andrea and Colette walk along/past 68 Quai de la Seine in the 19th Arrondissement after their dinner date.
• Juliette Binoche and Andrea drive past the auditorium for the Cannes Film Festival (known as the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes locaed at Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière, 1 Esp du Président Georges Pompidou) along the Boulevard du Midi-Louise Moreau in Cannes, France.
• Hotel where the ASK team are staying in Cannes is the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic (10 Blvd de la Croisette).
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the hotel Juliette has her room (is it also the Majestic); the bar where Eva Smith Griffin has coffee with Jean-Denis Gillières who demands to meet Juliette; the bar where Andrea and Hicham discuss her pregnancy (assuming it is the Majestic?); terrace where Andrea and Eva discuss going to Jean-Denis's yacht; and that awesome house where they had the after-party!
• I've written about Cannes and the many wonderful things you can do in a day as well as day trips from Cannes, check it out!
• Some of my favorite films with Juliette Binoche: (In French) Le Hussard sur le toit (as Pauline de Theus) and Quelques Jours en Septembre (as Irène Montano). (In English) Chocolat (as Vianne Rocher); The English Patient (as Hana); Godzilla (as Sandra Brody) and The 33 (as María Segovia).

Season 3, Episode 1 (Special guest star: Jean Dujardin)

• The Statue of Liberty in the opening scene is on the Allée des Cygnes in the 15th Arrondissement.
• The bridge Andrea and Collette are walking after the opening scene is the Pont de Grenelle-Cadets de Saumur and then the Quai André Citroën in the 15th Arrondissement.
• Arlette and Herve track down Gabriel in the Ménagerie, Jardin des Plantes (57 rue Cuvier) in the 5th Arrondissement.
• Andrea and the film producer meet Jean Dujardin at the “costumiers” Les Mauvais Garçons( 10 rue du Volga) in the 20th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: Hicham Janowski's (played by Assaad Bouab) apartment and Jean Dujardin's house!
• Some of my favorite films with Jean Dujardin: (In French) The Artist (as George Valentin) and the TV series Un Gars, une Fille (as Jean). (In English) The Monuments Men (as Jean Claude Clermont); The Wolf of Wall Street (as Jean Jacques Saurel).

Season 3, Episode 2 (Special guest star: Monica Bellucci)

• The restaurant where Gabriel meets Monica Bellucci is Le Restaurant l’Hôtel (13 rue des Beaux-Arts) in the 6th Arrondissement.
• After lunch, Gabriel and Monica walk down Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Gabriel and Monica stop into L’Écume des Pages (174 boulevard Saint-Germain) bookstore also in the 6th Arrondissement.
• The street where Gabriel and Monica say goodnight is Avenue Velasquez in the 6th Arrondissement.
• The car accident with Noémie Leclerc (played by Laure Calamy) takes place on Rue du Mont Thabor in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The screening for Julie and Sofia's movie is at the Cinéma Beau Regard, also known as Étoile Cinéma Saint-Germain (22 rue Guillaume Apollinaire) in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Gabriel and Sofia speak outside the cinema in the Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés also the 6th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the theater where Herve becomes Camille; the restaurant where Andrea, Collette, and Hicham have dinner; the cafe where Andrea and Gabriel have a discussion; and Monica Bellucci's house!
• Some of my favorite films with Monica Bellucci: (In French) Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (as Cléopâtre) and Le Pacte des loups (as Sylvia). (In English) Tears of the Sun (as Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks); The Matrix Revolutions and The Matrix Reloaded (as Persephone). I loved the fact that she was a Bond girl (in Spectre as Lucia), but I just wish it had been a better role!

Season 3, Episode 3 (Special guest star: Gerard Lanvin)

• The opening bar scene with Gerard Lanvin takes place in Le Refuge (72 rue Lamarck) in the 18th Arrondissement.
• While there is a Pacha Kebab in Paris (19 Rue d'Amsterdam in the 9th Arrondissement) the Pacha Kebab where Andrea and Gabriel meet with their lawyer is actually the Zelal-Firat (175 rue Saint-Maur) in the 11th Arrondissement!
• Herve goes to UGC Ciné des Halles/Forum des Halles (101 Porte Berger) theater to buy movie tickets in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Andrea and Gabriel look for office space on Rue de la Fontaine-du-But (later discussed as Avenue de Trudaine with Arlette and Guy) in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the marriage counselor Catherine and Mathias go to; and the stairs that Gerard and Sami sit on.
• Some of my favorite films with Gerard Lanvin: (In French) Bon rétablissement! (as Pierre); Le Fils à Jo (as Jo Canavaro); and Camping (as Michel Saint-Josse).

Season 3, Episode 4 (Special guest star: Isabelle Huppert)

• In the evening, Gabriel and Isabelle Huppert walk past the Hôtel de Sully (62 rue Saint-Antoine) in the 4th Arrondissement.
• Isabelle sticks her head out of the car after leaving Radio France on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées near the Arc de Triomphe in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Mathias and Isabelle walk to the set of the American movie at Pont Alexandre III to the Quai d'Orsay in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Valentin and Herve share a bottle of champagne in the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The hotel where the Americans are staying is the Hotel Regina (2 place des Pyramides) in the 1st Arrondissement. It is very close to the Westin!
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: hospital exit/archway that Mathias and Noemie walk under after leaving Andrea; the theater where Herve meets Valentin; the hospital bench where Andrea and Arlette have a cigarette; and Isabelle Huppert's apartment!

Season 3, Episode 5 (Special guest star: Béatrice Dalle)

• Béatrice Dalle is filming a movie at the Oratoire du Louvre (corner of 145 rue Saint-Honoré – 160 rue de Rivoli) an historic Protestant church across the street from the Louvre in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Hicham has a meeting with the Americans in the bar of Hotel Regina (2 place des Pyramides) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The cafe where Beatrice and the director (Pascal) have coffeeis L’Esmeralda (2 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame) in the 4th Arrondissement.
• The streets that Hervé and Valentin walking down as they discuss Valentin's failed audition are Rue du Volga and Passage Beaufils in the 20th Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the convent where Andrea goes to speak with Beatrice; the restaurant where Sofia meets a director; and the bar (and the street outside the bar) where Gabriel and Andrea have a drink.

Season 3, Episode 6 (All-star party)

• Andrea goes to Gentilly, France to speak to the “other” Isabelle Huppert at her home.
• Andrea follows Isabelle (#2) to the Gentilly Train Station walking along Impasse Joséphine and Rue Auguste Blanqui.
• Arlette and the producer (Laurence Paugam) have a meeting at the Palais Royal Restaurant (110 Galerie de Valois) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Andrea, Gabriel, Sofia, and Isabelle film their “movie” in Palais Royal.
• The closing scene with Mathias and Noémie walk off into the night takes place in the Place Vendôme in the 1st Arrondissement.

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Season 4, Episode 1 (Special guest star: Charlotte Gainsbourg)

• The opening scene with Andrea in a taxi takes place on Avenue Hoche in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Andrea meets Charlotte in the international baggage claim area of Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Mathias and Camille discuss their father-daughter status in the restaurant inside Hôtel Mansart (5 Rue des Capucines) in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The César Awards ceremony takes place at the Salle Pleyel (252 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré) in the 8th Arrondissement.
• After the Césars Mathias and Noemie walk near the Pont au Change in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the apartment where Mathias and Noemie move into together; the office where Oscar's film reading takes place; daycare where Andrea leaves her baby; restaurant where Gabriel meets Mimie Mathy; restaurant where Mathias meets Xavier Beauvois; the bar where Camille, Herve, and Noemie have drinks; Charlotte Gainsbourg's home!
• If you like hanging out in the CDG airport as much as I do, you like the beautiful Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel, it is one of my favorites!

Season 4, Episode 2 (Special guest star: Franck Dubosc)

• Franck Dubosc is making a film at the Conservatoire du Centre de Quartier Pablo Neruda, 36 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Bagnolet, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
• Herve “discovers” an actress Alex (Estelle Meyer) in the Balard métro near the rue Louis Armand exit in the 15th Arrondissement he returns later to find her again.
• Andrea waits for Nathalie Baye for a meeting at Café Marly (93 Rue de Rivoli) near the Louvre in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: other locations that might have been included in the episode where Franck Dubosc was filming his movie; the location of the Mediawan office; and the apartment that Camille and Sofia are living in (party scenes).

Season 4, Episode 3 (Special guest star: José Garcia)

• Andrea walks past Veyep Optical (149 Rue Saint Honoré in the 1st Arrondissement) shop while speaking to José on the phone.
• Sofia does a modeling gig for Tiffany's at their flagship store on 62 Av. des Champs-Élysées in the 8th Arrondissement.
• It looks like Andrea is going into the Crèche Coccinelle (38 Rue Gilbert Cesbron) in the 17th Arrondissement, but I am not 100% certain.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: location of Andrea's daycare; film location for José Garcia movie; street where Herve and Alex walk after her audition; Noemie and Mattias's new apartment; hotel where José waits for Laurence
• Some of my favorite films with José Garcia: (In French) La Vérité si je mens! 1 + 2 (as Serge). (In English) Now You See Me (as Etienne Forcier).

Season 4, Episode 4 (Special guest star: Sandrine Kimberlain)

• The episode opens with Sandrine starring in a play at Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens (4 Rue Monsigny) in the 2nd Arrondissement.
• Gabriel and Sandrine head to Le Divan du Monde (75bis Rue des Martyrs) in the 18th Arrondissement to see a comedy show.
• Gabriel and Arlette have lunch with Muriel Robin and Sandrine at L'Entente, Le British Brasserie (13 Rue Monsigny) in the 2nd Arrondissement.
• Camille treats herself to a pair of shoes at the Christian Louboutin shop in the Passage Galerie Vero-Dodat (19 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau to 2 rue Bouloi) in the 1st Arrondissement. (Check all the Paris Passage locations!)
• Andrea speaks with Colette's colleague Justin outside of the Centre des Finances Publiques/Trésor public (5 Rue de Londres) in the 9th Arrondissement.
• Mattias walks along the Place du Marché Saint-Honoré where he has his heart attack.
• Noemie and Camille are on the Rue des Gravilliers in the 3rd Arrondissement when they get the phone call about Mattias.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the film that Herve is in; the bar that Camille, Noemie, and Herve have a drink; the animal shelter where Mattias meets the wolves; studio where Muriel and Sandrine rehearse; bar where Andrea and Elisa (Anne Marivin) have a drink; bar where Mattias has a drink; the small street where Gabriel meets Sofia in need (think it is near Place du Marché Saint-Honoré); and the bar where Camille and Noemie meet for a drink to commiserate about Mattias.

Season 4, Episode 5 (Special guest star: Sigourney Weaver)

• Sigourney stops at the Ladurée store in Terminal 1 at Charles de Gaulle airport.
• Sigourney stays at the incredible Hôtel de Crillon in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Andrea and Guillaume Gallienne meet Arlette at the Père Lachaise cemetery in the 20th Arrondissement (16 Rue du Repos) to catch up with Sigourney.
• Elise meets with François Brehier on the Passerelle Debilly in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Sigourney interrupts the lunch of the film financier at La Mascotte restaurant (52 Rue des Abbesses) in the 18th Arrondissement.
• Gabriel breaks up with Sarah at Le Progrès restaurant (7 rue des 3 Freres) in the 18th Arrondissement.
• In the closing scene, Noemie and Mattias ride a pedi-taxi across Pont Louis-Philippe towards the Panthéon (where you can get a 360-view of Paris, a tip from my Paris for the First Time Guide.).
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the hospital where Mattias is recovering; the street that Elise lives where Gabriel and Herve wait to stalk her; the street where Gabriel gets a ticket; the bar/restaurant where Sigourney meets Bernard Verley;
• Some of my favorite films with Sigourney Weaver: (In English) the Alien series (as Ripley) and Avatar (as Dr. Grace Augustine).

Season 4, Episode 6 (Special guest star: Jean Reno)

• Andrea meets Jean Reno for a drink at Le Carillon (18 Rue Alibert) 10th Arrondissement.
•  Andrea meets Elisa inside a Naturalia grocery store but there are several in Paris.
• Andrea ponders her future in the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Arlette grieves along the Rue di Rivoli.
• Need YOUR Help: Don't know the location of: the park where Elise meets Gabriel (this one is driving me crazy!);  and the Star Media office where Gabriel speaks to Elise.
• Some of my favorite films with Jean Reno: (In French) Wasabi (as Hubert Fiorentini); La Rafle (as Dr. David Sheinbaum); Les Rivières pourpres (as Le commissaire Pierre Niemans); Les Visiteurs 1 + 2 (as Le comte Godefroy de Montmirail). (In English) The Da Vinci Code (as Captain Bezu Fache); Godzilla (as Philippe Roaché) and Léon: The Professional (as Leon).

Fin! It was so fun to guess and then research the film locations for Call My Agent / Dix Our Cent Seasons 1-4. I am super excited about the recent announcement that there will be a 5th season and a feature film!

How about you? Are you a fan of the show? Do you know any of the locations I am missing? Do tell!

More Paris Film Locations: Sex and the City Paris | Emily in Paris | Lupin

Lastly, my friend Katya from France Where You Are has answered some great FAQs and shared more information on the cast of Call My Agent on her blog, check it out (there are also some treats you can buy to tide you over to Season5)!

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The show follows twenty-something Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) as she explores Paris after landing the job of a lifetime and moving from Chicago. Alone, in a strange land, and quite the fashionista as was Carrie Bradshaw in SATC, it’s not hard to fall in love (or at least “like”) with the character in the storylines all the same.

No, there’s no Samantha, no Miranda, and no Charlotte to back Emily up – though Mindy is great and Camille plays her part – the show definitely has a very [young] Sex in the City vibe to it. And with season 3, even the “older” characters are dressed to the nines. Through the first season, Emily definitely finds her style and it’s not hard to imagine [a young] Carrie wearing some of the same looks herself.

Of course, Paris played a big part in Carrie’s life – at least her love life. And it’s not a stretch to assume this city will have a bigger impact on Emily. Carrie may have loved Paris, but she WAS New York City through and through.

We saw that while Emily is from Chicago, she’s shed that cocoon and embraced all that Paris brings to the table.

Emily in Paris Film Locations You Can Visit Yourself!

Before you jump to Season 2 or 3, check out some of the main spots that you see over and over in all 3 seasons.

Jump to Season 2!

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The Main Sites We See Throughout Seasons 1, 2 + 3

Emily's Apartment: 1 Place de l'Estrapade

Situated smack dab in the center of the Latin Quarter, right in the heart of Paris itself, this is the address for Emily’s apartment that sits on the fifth floor. Despite the fact that her apartment looks to be about 2-3x times the size of what an actual apartment on the top floor would look like, we do get a great look at the architecture and design of a typically Parisian building in almost every single episode – but we also get peeks of the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, and Le Jardin du Luxembourg, not necessarily realistic, but nice to see.

Just know that this building that houses Emily’s apartment is an existing actual apartment building, so visits to Paris to see this filming location is unlikely to include a sneak peek behind these doors.

Interior shots of Emily’s place are done on a soundstage, anyway – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t snap photos of the iconic building and imagine spending time on the fifth floor yourself!

Location: 1 Place de l'Estrapade, 5th arrondissement.

Savoir Office/Agence Grateau Office: Place de Valois

Emily decides to leave Chicago in the first place for a chance to work at the world-renowned Savoir organization, a legendary French luxury marketing operation (in the television program, anyway). Another beautiful example of Parisian architecture, the offices that Emily visits every day for work – and inevitably runs afoul with Sylvie over and over again – is a must-visit destination for any fan visiting the city.

The Galerie Patrick Fourtin is a real antique shop that visitors can browse, picking up a memento of their visit to this iconic filming location. Visitors can also walk just two blocks and visit the Louvre, a destination that belongs on every Paris itinerary whether you are visiting as a fan of Emily in Paris or not!

Location: Between Rue de Valois and Rue des Bon Enfants (along Passage Vérité) in the 1st arrondissement.

Where Emily and Mindy Hang Out: Jardin du Palais Royal

Emily starts to build a tight-knit crew (the way that Carrie did in Sex and the City) – she makes a brand-new best friend that she meets on the grounds of this 17th-century palace turned cultural center and café hotspot. This is the location where Emily meets Mindy while they are both on their lunch break, both of them (relatively) new to Paris, and both of them from different corners of the globe.

And it is where we continue to see the two of them meet for chats and advice.

Plenty of cafés are located in this part of Paris (essentially the center of the city), so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a place to grab some coffee and a bit to eat. Including the Grand Vefour where Emily tried to make last-minute dinner reservations (I personally love this spot for lunch).

You’ll also have no trouble finding the Louvre from this filming location, either – it’s located nearby! If your visit to Paris doesn’t have a tremendous amount of time carved out to visit filming locations, do try to combine this one, the Savoir offices, and Emily’s apartment all in one block of time. These three are located so close to one another that you can save time without missing anything important!

Location: 43 Rue de Valois in the 1st arrondissement.

Gabriel's Restaurant: Deux Compères/Chez Lavaux/L'Esprit de Gigi

The restaurant where Emily first has dinner with Mindy and subsequently meets Gabriel at work is called Deux Compères but in reality, is a restaurant called Terra Nera. It then changes to Chez Lavaux once Antoine invests in it and the “gang” is there practically every night (or so it seems!). And then it evolves into L'Esprit de Gigi when Gabrielle becomes a partner and changes the name in hopes of garnering a Michelin star with his Grandmother's traditional Norman recipes.

Location: 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.  

Now onto the individual episodes in Season 1!

Season 1, Episode 1

• The scene where Emily chats on the phone with her boyfriend Doug after her first day of work is the Ponts des Arts bridge. This bridge was also featured in Lupin and has a prominent role in my beloved Sex and the City Paris.
  • Address: in the 6th arrondissement along the Seine.
• The boulangeries where Emily frequently buys her croissant, pain au chocolate, and where she gets impromptu French lessons is the Boulangerie Moderne.
  • Address: 16 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• The restaurant where her colleagues eat lunch without Emily (and that we see in other episodes throughout season 1) is the Bistrot Valois near Palais Royale.
  • Address: 1 Pl. de Valois in the 1st arrondissement.
• The scene where Emily stops at a terrace and Luc passes by and they chat takes place at the Le Flore En L'Île Berthillon Restaurant.
  • Address: 42 Quai de Bourbon in the 4th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 5th | 6th

Season 1, Episode 2

• The opening scene where Emily is jogging takes place in the Luxembourg garden, famous for its green chairs in the 6th arrondissement.
• The cocktail party for Antoine's perfume company, De L’Heure, with the view of the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero, is the Le Café de L’Homme restaurant. It looks like Maison Pradier restaurant that you see in Call My Agent, which is sadly now permanently closed.
  • Address: 17 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre in the 16th arrondissement.
• The restaurant where Emily first has dinner with Mindy and subsequently meets Gabriel at work is called Deux Compères but in reality, is a restaurant called Terra Nera.
  • Address: 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• We see Emily shopping in a farmers market while speaking with Doug on the phone. She is at the Marché d'Aligre and watching her is a good reminder to make sure you are aware of market etiquette!
  • Address: 25-11 Rue d’Aligre in the 12th arrondissement.
• The scene where Emily breaks up with Doug takes place in front of the Panthéon, specifically Rue Sufflot, a totally underrated spot I recommend visiting in my Paris for the First Time guide.
  • Address: Pl. du Panthéon in the 5th arrondissement.
• The rainy rooftop flash is the Printemps roof on the Boulevard Haussmann store.
  • Address: 64 Bd Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement.
• The closing scene is once again Bistrot Valois near Palais Royale.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 5th | 6th | 9th | 12th | 16th

Season 1, Episode 3

• The opening scene where Emily is jogging takes place in the Île de la Cité near the Place Louis Aragon (in the 4th arrondissement) and then moved to the pedestrian bridge, Ponts des Arts.
• The scene where Emily walks past the Air & Vélo Exercise studio takes place on Rue des Déchargeurs. The store doesn't exist, it's really Crémerie de Paris.
  • Address: 15 Rue des Halles (corner with ue des Déchargeurs) in the 1st arrondissement.
• The scene where Emily meets up with Sylvie on the street near the office takes place on Rue de Valois.
• The perfume commercial shoot takes place on the Pont Alexandre III in the 8th arrondissement. They pause the shooting to discuss whether the commercial is sexy or sexist and have a drink at Faust.
• Emily takes French lessons at “Concordia” which is really located at 41 Av. de la Grande Armée in the 16th arrondissement. The building facade they show is actually 41 Rue Tournefort in the 5th arrondissement.
• Emily has lunch (or really rather just wine!) with Mindy at Villalys in Palais Royale.
  • Address: 30 Rue de Montpensier
• Mindy invites Emily to her apartment for a party where she meets Fabian.
  • Address: 46 Boulevard de la Bastille in the 12th arrondissement.
• After they leave the party, Emily walks with Fabian along the Canal St. Martin including the Port de l'Arsenal Garden in the 10th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 5th | 6th | 8th | 10th | 12th | 16th

Season 1, Episode 4

• In the opening scene, Emily tries to buy roses at a flower shop and meets Camille. This is actually a stationery store called Arcopy.
  • Address: 23 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• The art gallery event that Camille invites Emily to is not a real gallery, but rather the Hôtel du Grand Veneur.
  • Address: 60 Rue de Turenne in the 3rd arrondissement.
• Luc, Julien, and Emily have lunch once again at Bistrot Valois after Sylvie and Antoine have a fight.
• Emily thinks she makes a dinner reservation for the business meeting with Randy, Antoine, and the Savoir team at the Grand Vefour in the Palais Royal. I have eaten there (for lunch) and it is divine!
  • Address: 17 Rue de Beaujolais in the 1st arrondissement.
• The group actually ends up eating at Gabrielle's restaurant.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 3rd | 5th

Season 1, Episode 5

• The opening scene shows Mindy and Emily at that neighborhood hangout, Café de la Nouvelle Marie.
  • Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Emily goes to an influencer event for La Durée at the Hôtel d’Évreux directly on Place Vendôme. I have walked by this hotel countless times and have always wanted to peek inside.
  • Address: 19 Pl. Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement.
• Emily is the 3rd wheel on a date with Camille and Gabriel that starts in Le Passage du Grand-Cerf.
  • Address: 145, rue Saint-Denis – 10 rue Dussoubs in the 2nd arrondissement (where there are a ton of these passages).
• The date continues with the 3 musketeers playing around and taking photos on Rue de Montregueil. This is one of my favorite food shopping streets spanning both the 1st and 2nd arrondissement. The area that Emily, Camille and Gabriel are walking through is located in the 2nd, as they have the La Grille Montorgueil in the background. The pick up a flower at Floriste Anaïs.
• Address: 50 and 52 Rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement.
• They end their date at the L'Atelier des Lumières. The exhibition they visit is for Van Gogh which has moved on from Paris and is now in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are 2 new artists at the moment, Dali and Gaudi.
  • Address: 38 Rue Saint-Maur in 11th arrondissement.
• Emily meets the CMO of La Durée for a meeting at the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre. The hotel is one of a small chain and the name is a little confusing as a hôtel particulier is also the name of a type of building that refers to a very fancy townhome, townhouse or small mansion.
  • Address: 23 Av. Junot Pavillon D in the 18th arrondissement.
• Later that day, Emily has dinner with Mindy at La Maison Rose, the insta-famous pink building in Montmartre!
  • Address: 2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir
• After dinner, Emily and Mindy have fun at other famous landmarks: the Les Colonnes de Burren in Palais Royale, in front of Moulin Rouge and at the Eiffel Tower Carousel (more on carousels in Paris here), before ending up back near where they ate dinner on the prettiest street in Paris: Rue de l’Abreuvoir. To be clear none of these spots are near each other and they would actually be zig-zagging all over the city in a really weird way!
• And it is on the last street, Rue de l’Abreuvoir at the Place Dalida where Emily ends up doing her Hästens bed installation.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 2nd | 5th | 11th | 18th

Season 1, Episode 6

• Mindy and Emily take their morning coffee at the Café de la Nouvelle Mairie which is across the street from Gabriel's restaurant and the Moderne boulangerie.
  • Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Sylvie, Julien and Emily visit Pierra Cadault at his atelier and it doesn't go well! This spot is actually the Hôtel du Duc.
  • Address: 22 Rue de la Michodière in the 9th arrondissement.
• After the terrible first meeting, Emily drowns her sorrows in white wine at Café de Flore, one of the oldest cafes in Paris across the street from the other famous cafe, Les Deux Magots. This is where she meets Thomas.
  • Address: 172 Bd Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement.
• The next day Mindy and Emily have lunch in the Restaurant Palais Royale and then we see them sitting at a bench in the garden where Mindy mentions she is a singer. She sings La Vie en Rose (Eidth Piaf) in the garden.
• Emily and Thomas run into Gabriel and Camille outside their apartment building and decide to go on a double-date. They dine together at Lulu La Nantaise.
  • Address: 67 Rue de Lancry in the 10th arrondiseement.
• The next day we see Emily sipping her Starbucks on the street near Place Saint Georges in the 9th arrondissement. She sees an advertisement for Swan Lake. That makes sense as the show is at the Palais Garnier opera house also in the 9th.
• That evening Emily goes to the show at the Opéra Garnier to catch Pierra Cadault.
  • Address: Pl. de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 5th | 6th | 9th | 10th

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Season 1, Episode 7

• The episode opens with Sylvie shopping at Mes Demoiselles a small boutique with designs from Anita Radovanovic. Sylvie runs into Emily and you can see the Statue de Louis XIV in the background.
  • Address: 46 Rue Étienne Marcel in the 2nd arrondissement.
• Emily is assigned to take care of the American actress Brooklyn Clark and she goes to the divine Hôtel Plaza Athénée to meet her. (The same hotel that Carrie from SATC stayed at with those epic Eiffel Tower views!)
  • Address: 25 Av. Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement.
• That evening there is an event for the watch company, Flutier, held at the Musée des Arts Forains (lots of carousels in here!). It is whimsical and looks like a great spot for an event!
  • Address: 53 Av. des Terroirs de France in the 12th arrondissement.
• The nightclub where Brooklyn, Emily and Gabriel end up is still a mystery to me!
• Later Emily and Gabriel wait at Le Bar inside the Hôtel Plaza Athénée hoping to catch Brookyln.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 2nd | 8th | 12th

Season 1, Episode 8

• Emily has breakfast with Mindy at Villalys again in Palais Royale.
• Emily meets Camille for lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant called Hanoi Ca Phe
  • Address: 30 Boulevard des Italiens in the 9th arrondissement.
• Emily agrees to visit Camille's family in Champagne country. The family chateau is the Château de Sonnay in Sonnay, Cravant-Les-Coteaux, France. That is actually Loire Valley and not Champagne. BUT the pool is a different site! The scene with Camille's father and later with Emily in Camille's younger brother is Domaine de Beauséjour in Beauséjour, Panzoult, France!
• While Emily is away at Camille's family home (with Gabriel too!) Mindy is still in Paris with her Chinese friends hosting a bachelorette party. The party is at a drag queen club/cabaret but we haven't been able to determine which!

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 9th

Season 1, Episode 9

• Emily dines with Judith from the American Friends of the Louvre at Ralph Lauren's restaurant, Ralph. A restaurant that is part of RL's flagship store in Paris. They get a very American cheeseburger and fries!
  • Address: 173 Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement.
• After, Emily chats with Mathieu Cadault on the phone as she walks along Rue de l’Abbaye. She stops near a fabric store called Manuel Canovas.
  • Address: 6 Rue de l’Abbaye in the 6th arrondissement.
• We later see Emily at Camille's gallery (Hôtel du Grand Veneur) where Mathieu joins her and they decide to leave for dinner.
• Emily and Mathieu's dinner is crêpes along Rue Cardinale in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area in the 6th arrondissement.
• As they continue their walk, Emily and Mathieu walk up to the Grey matter (Espace gris) boutique.
  • Address: 2 Rue de l’Abbaye in the 6th arrondissement.
• The American Friends of the Louvre fundraiser event where Pierre Cadault has donated a dress takes place at Le Trianon, an event space in a theater.
  • Address: 80 Blvd de Rochechouart in the 18th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 6th | 18th

Season 1, Episode 10

• The opening scene with Emily and Mindy in the midst of Fashion Week takes place at the Cafe Deux Stations.
  • Address: 131 Boulevard Exelmans in the 16th arrondissement.
• Later, Emily agrees to meet Mathieu at La Pause Parisienne which is a casual dining spot on the Seine across from the Orsay museum and with great views from the quai.
  • Address: 1 Rue de Solferino in the 7th arrondissement.
• After their boat ride, we see Emily and Mathieu walking along the Seine and then inside Mathieu mega-gorgeous apartment. His view of Pont Neuf and the Eiffel Tower is to die for! His apartment is in Place Dauphine which is a favorite hang-out spot for Mr. Misadventures and I.
  • Address: 11 Place Dauphine in the 1st arrondissement.
• The next day after a meeting at l’atelier de Pierre Cadeau, Sylvie and Emily walk along the passerelle Léopold Sédar Senghor, a pedestrian bridge in the 1st arrondissement.
• The Grey space show for Fashion Week (which they grabbed after Pierre Cadault canceled) takes place at the La Monnaie de Paris which is the continuously running minting institution where they still make money!
  • Address: 11 Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 6th | 7th | 16th

Season 2, Episode 1

• The opening scene Emily is running through the Tuileries Garden.
  • Address: between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde along Rue de Rivoli in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Emily, Camille and Sylvie lunch at Cafe Marly. The restaurant with scenic views of the Louvre is always fashionable and very Parisian! (P.S. it is also featured in Call My Agent.)
  • Address: 93 Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement.
• The drag queen club where Mindy performs (and works as Madame Pipi) is La Nouvelle Eve club in Pigalle.
  • Address: 25 Rue Pierre Fontaine in the 9th arrondissement.
  • BUT the filming really took place at a supper club called Roxie located at 23 rue de Ponthieu in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Right before you see Mindy, Emily and Camille walking home on the street where Emily and Mindy live, you see a beautiful night time shot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge.
• Emily meets Mathieu at the Gare de l’Est to take the Train Bleu night train to St. Tropez.
  • Address: rue du 8 mai 1945 in the 10th arrondissement.

Unknown: What park/street is Mathieu Cadault walking on while speaking with Emily on the phone?

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 5th | 8th | 9th | 10th

Season 2, Episode 2

• Once Emily arrives in St. Tropez she stays in the luxurious Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Season property with magnificent South of France views.
  • Address: 71 Bd du Général de Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France.
• She wanders around St. Tropez harbor (Port de Saint-Tropez) enjoying the food (oysters), the weather and the beach in a stylish bucket hat (I bought my own bucket hat several years ago at J. Crew, they always seem to have one pattern or another.)
• Emily stops at the Laurent G restaurant to check on Champère for Camille. This is the Paloma Beach a beach club in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
  • Address: 1 Chem. de Saint-Hospice in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
• The Ragazzi House where Emily, Mindy and Camille attend a house party doesn't exist anymore and the scenes were filmed at Château Diter a similar party house in Grasse.
  • Address: 500 Rte de Pégomas in Grasse, France.
• Meanwhile at the Cadault office, Mathieu calls to complain about the luggage with his uncle's face on it. This spot is actually the Hôtel du Duc.
  • Address: 22 Rue de la Michodière in the 9th arrondissement.
• Mindy reminisces about eating a Tarte Tropizene with her dad at Senequier restaurant.
  • Address: 29 Quai Jean Jaurès in Saint-Tropez.
• Emily meets Camille in a tiny church called Chapelle Saint-Pierre.
  • Address: 4 Quai de l'Amiral Courbet in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.

Unknown: What park is Luc playing chess in while speaking with Emily on the phone?

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 9th

Season 2, Episode 3

• Camille takes Emily to a hamman for her birthday. They were filmed at Hammam Les Cent Ciels in Boulogne rather than at the Hammam Les Cent Ciels in Paris in the 11th arrondissement (7 Rue de Nemours).
  • Address: 45 bis Avenue Edouard Vaillant in Boulogne-Billancourt, France (just outside the city).
• Camille runs into Mathieu having a coffee at the 82 Quatrevinsde bistro.
  • Address: 82 Rue de Maubeuge in the 9th Arrondissement.
• We see Emily receiving birthday messages as she walks through the Passage Choiseul (read about all the Paris Passages in this post!).
  • Address: Place du 11 Novembre 1918 in the 10th Arrondissement.
• Luc takes Emily for a birthday lunch in Père Lachaise cemetery. (I once stayed a week in this neighborhood and had such a blast!)
  • Address: 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant in the 20th Arrondissement
• Gabriel takes Emily shopping for birthday meal supplies at the Marché d'Aligre farmers market. Don't forget that market etiquette!
  • Address: 25-11 Rue d'Aligre in 12th Arrondissement.
• After shopping, Gabrielle and Emily stop to escape the rain in front of the Maison Ouvrière de la Fondation Rothschild (Institut Alain de Rothschild), 8 rue de Prague, in the 12th arrondissement (from a reader, Francois!)

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 20th 

Season 2, Episode 4

• The opening scene shows Mindy and Emily at that neighborhood hangout, Café de la Nouvelle Marie.
  • Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Emily takes French lessons at “Concordia” which is really located at 41 Av. de la Grande Armée in the 16th arrondissement. The building facade they show is actually 41 Rue Tournefort in the 5th arrondissement.
• The drag queen club where Mindy performs (and works as Madame Pipi) is La Nouvelle Eve club in Pigalle.
  • Address: 25 Rue Pierre Fontaine in the 9th arrondissement.
  • BUT the filming really took place at a supper club called Roxie located at 23 rue de Ponthieu in the 8th Arrondissement.
• Emily walks with fellow student Petra while sipping coffee on the Pont Neuf bridge. Before heading to La Samaritane to do some “shopping.” This grand department store re-opened after a long closure in 2021.
  • Address: 9 Rue de la Monnaie in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Right after the scene with Petra we see a outdoor metro train on an overpass, that is metro line 6 passing over the Bir-Hakeim bridge.
  • Address: Boulevard de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement.
• We then see the Tuileries Garden again before a scene where Gabrielle goes to see Camille about reconciling at the Perrotin Paris gallery.
  • Address: 76 Rue de Turenne in the 3rd Arrondissement.
• Luc takes Emily to the movies at Cinema Le Champo, which is actually a protected historic monument and a rally fun place to see a film. He takes her to see a movie about a love-triangle called Jules et Jim from François Truffaut.
  • Address: 51 Rue des Écoles in the 5th Arrondissement.
• Mindy starts her busker (street performer) career with Étienne and Benoît near the Fontaine Saint-Michel in the Latin Quarter, not too far from Sorbonne University.
  • Address: Place Saint-Michel in the 6th Arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 3rd | 5th | 6th | 9th | 15th

Season 2, Episode 5

• Mindy sings with Étienne and Benoît on the Ponts des Arts bridge (you can the terrible condition the bridge is currently in, Mindy is standing on top of one of the terrible patch/replacement boards they have on the bridge at the moment!)
  • Address: between the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Emily meets Alfie at the Breakfast in America restaurant. This is a spot that hit the spot for those expats wanting some good old-fashioned American food.
  • Address: 4 Rue Malher in the 4th Arrondissement.
• They take their coffee to go and walk up at least part of the way on Rue du Vieux Colombier. I can see the Nilai Paris store in the background.
  • Address: Nilai Paris, 4 Rue du Vieux Colombier in the 6th Arrondissement.
• The rooftop restaurant where Emily and Camille lunch is in Galleries Lafayette. It is a restaurant called Tortuga Galleries with a magnificent view of Paris and the Opéra Garnier.
  • Address: 25 Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin in the 9th Arrondissement.
• You know how I love those bateaux mouche so I was super excited to see the Savoir Chopard party on the boat Le Paris. I highly recommend that any trip to Paris includes a ride on one of these boats!
  • Address: Various locations along the Seine.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 4th | 6th | 9th

Season 2, Episode 6

• Erik, the photographer with a crush on Sylvie, speaks to her on the phone from the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir a pedestrian and bike bridge in the 12th Arrondissement.
• I believe the photo shoot for Cadault with Ellen von Unwerth takes place inside the Opéra Garnier.
  • Address: Pl. de l'Opéra in the 9th Arrondissement.
• After class Emily and Alfie walk near stairs made face by another movie, Midnight in Paris. They are the ones attached to the Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church.
  • Address: Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in the 6th Arrondissement.
• The bar where Erik and Sylvie first meet for a drink is the inside of the Brasserie Lutetia (later in the episode they enjoy a conversation over bottles of Perrier on the terrace).
  • Address: 45 Boulevard Raspail in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Repeat of Mindy singing with Étienne and Benoît on the Ponts des Arts bridge.
  • Address: between the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Erik and Sylvie enjoy a conversation over bottles of Perrier at the Brasserie Lutetia.
  • Address: 45 Boulevard Raspail in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Emily picks up Alfie on the Dior Vespa near the Conseil Constitutionnel a government building in Palais-Royal.
  • Address: 2 Rue de Montpensier in the 1st Arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 6th | 9th | 12th

Season 2, Episode 7

• Mindy and Benoît enjoy a picnic and a little more in the Place des Vosges, the oldest square in the city of light and an excellent spot for a picnic in Paris!
  • Address: It is located in the Marais district, and it straddles the 3rd and 4th arrondissements.
• Emily and Alfie grab beers to go (Alfie calls them a “traveler”) from The Bombardier, an English-style pub in the Latin Quarter. There are a lot of expat bars such as the Great Canadian in the area because of the large student population.
  • Address: 2 Place du Panthéon in the 5th Arrondissement.
• After class, Alfie invites Emily to his apartment (with air conditioning!). He lives in La Défense an area just outside of Paris (Courbevoie) but reachable by the metro. I visited for the first time myself on my last trip to Paris and fell in love with the architecture.
  • Address: La Défense is in Courbevoie but easily accessible by taking Metro Line 1, the RER A train or, Tram T2.
• Gabrielle is on his way to the Marché Bastille when he runs into Emily coming home from Alfie's apartment. When I stayed 2 weeks in Paris in April, I used this marché for weekly shopping, it's a good one!
  • Address: Marché Bastille: 2018 Bd Richard-Lenoir in the 11th Arrondissement.
• I believe the cafe where Emily and Mindy discuss the amount of texts that Emily has sent to Alfie is the Vins De Propriete.
  • Address: Pl. d'Anvers in the 9th Arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 3rd | 4th | 5th | 9th | 11th

Season 2, Episode 8

• We get another visit to Camille's family in “Champagne” country. The family chateau is the Château de Sonnay in Sonnay, Cravant-Les-Coteaux, France.
• Sylvie and Erik gelato in Place de l'Odéon in the 6th Arrondissement.
• They then run into Antoine and his wife enjoying lunch at La Méditerranée, a spot I have had drinks at many times!
  • Address: 2 Pl. de l'Odéon in the 6th Arrondissement.
• Sylvie's phone conversation with Antoine gives her just the push she needs to meet Erik's friends at a get together for a fancy lunch at La Société.
  • Address: 4 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés in the 6th Arrondissement.

Unknown: I don't know where Antoine Lambert is playing tennis when he calls Sylvie.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 6th

Season 2, Episode 9

• The opening scene where Alfie and Gabrielle are playing soccer (football everywhere else in the world) and Emily and Camille are watching is at a little stadium not too far from the Eiffel Tower (across the street!) called Émile Anthoine Stadium.
  • Address: 2 Avenue de Suffren in the 7th Arrondissement.
• After the game, Emily and Alfie are walking along Rue Malbranche (you can see Library Pippa/Librairie Pippa in the background) in the 5th Arrondissement. The Luxembourg Garden is behind this area and they are near the Panthéon and Emily's neighborhood.
• Mindy and the band sing by a sculpture by French artist Henri de Miller. It is a giant stone head with cupped hand in front of the Church of St-Eustache. In the evening we see Maggie and Emily walking to the same spot along Châtelet.
  • Address: 146 rue Rambuteau in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Savoir hosts a party for Maison Lavaux at La Samaritaine (where Emily had “shopped” with Petra in episode 4)
  • Address: 9 Rue de la Monnaie in the 1st Arrondissement.
• The rooftop scene during that party with Emily and Alfie is the restaurant terrace for the Le Tout Paris in the Hotel Cheval Blanc which is a luxury hotel attached to La Samaritaine.
  • Address: 8 Quai du Louvre in the 1st Arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 5th | 7th

Season 2, Episode 10

• The opening scene shows Mindy and Emily at that neighborhood hangout, Café de la Nouvelle Marie.
  • Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Mindy goes to see Benoît near the sculpture by French artist Henri de Miller. It is a giant stone head with cupped hand in front of the Church of St-Eustache.
  • Address: 146 rue Rambuteau in the 1st Arrondissement.
• Julien helps Emily find rival designer Gregory Eliott Dupré in a famous gay bar called Le Raidd.
  • Address: 23 rue du Temple in the 4th Arrondissement.
• The band gets a paying gig at a Chinese restaurant called Huatian Chinagora just outside of Paris (1 Place du Confluent France-Chine in Alorftville) but the actual interior scenes were filmed at the luxurious Shangri-La Paris hotel.
  • Address: 10 Rue de Fresnel in the 16th Arrondissement.
• Sylvie meets her husband Laurent at the restaurant inside the Hôtel Plaza Athénée on the Champs-Elysées (where Carrie from Sex and the City stayed while in Paris!).
  • Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th Arrondissement.
• The entire Savoir crews attends the Dupré fashion show held in the Hall of Mirrors (la galerie des Glaces ou Grande Galerie) in Versailles.
  • Address: Pl. d'Armes in Versailles, France.
• Emily meets Alfie to discuss the latest events at the bar at La Coupole a very famous brasserie in Montparnasse that has a long history. Food-wise, it has had its ups-and-downs, but I have always loved it and stop in on just about every trip to do to Paris.
  • Address: 102 Blvd du Montparnasse in the 14th Arrondissement.
• Emily meets the ex-Savoir gang at the Bistrot Valois near Palais Royale (a spot we see a lot in season 1).
  • Address: 1 Pl. de Valois in the 1st arrondissement.
• Emily discusses everything that is happening with Mindy on their usual bench in the garden in Palais Royale.
  • Address: 43 Rue de Valois in the 1st arrondissement.
• The closing scene shows Emily making a phone call after seeing Gabrielle and Camille together on Pont Neuf.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 5th | 8th | 14th | 16th

Season 3, Episode 1

• The opening scene is the Eiffel Tower at night. You can visit The Eiffel Tower until 10:45 or 11:45 PM depending on the month.
• Mindy and Emily at that neighborhood hangout, Café de la Nouvelle Marie.
  • Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Sylvie’s apartment/Agence Grateau office: unknown, see below.
• Gabriel and Emily dine at the McDonald’s on Champs-Élysées
  • Address: Av. des Champs-Élysées 140 in the 8th arrondissement
• Quick flash of an aerial of the Eiffel Tower and the metro on top of the Bir Hakiem bridge on Line 6.
• Mindy and Étienne cross the street on the Rue des Rennes in front of the famous Les Deux Margot in the 6th arrondissement
  • Address: 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés
• Mindy and Étienne meet Benoit at the Place Juliette Greco on the corner of Rue des Rennes and Rue de l’Abbaye.
• Emily continues French lessons at “Concordia” which is really located at 41 Av. de la Grande Armée in the 16th arrondissement. The building facade they show is actually 41 Rue Tournefort in the 5th arrondissement.
•  La Trompette Bleue doesn’t exist and The La Nouvelle Eve nightclub was used in its place for the spot where Mindy, Benoit and Étienne play
  • Address: 25 Rue Pierre Fontaine in the 9th arrondissement.
• At the same time, Alfie and Emily eat ice cream while walking through the Palais Royal.
• Emily and the Agence Grateau team wine and dine the McDonald’s exec at the Jules Verne restaurant located on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Address: 5 Av. Gustave Eiffel in the 7th arrondissement.
• Alfie’s going away party is Gabriels’ restaurant Chez Lavaux (formerly Deux Compères but actually Terra Nera).
  • Location: 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.  

Unknown: (1) Sylvie’s apartment/Agence Grateau office remains a mystery. There are establishing shots in a lovely neighborhood, but not enough to go on. The interior shots are done on a soundstage. (2) I do not know what street Emily, Antoine Lambert and Gabriel walk along after their meeting at Agence Grateau.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th

Season 3, Episode 2

• Opening scene with Emily and Mindy is in their neighborhood along the Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement.
• Right after Madeline and Emily decide to go to Tiffany’s you see a quick shot of the Debilly bridge (featured heavily in Call My Agent too!).
• Madeline and Emily go the Tiffany’s at their flagship store.
  • Address: 62 Av. des Champs-Élysées (also in Call My Agent).
• After her meeting at Maison Lavaux Emily heads for a drink at Chez Lavaux where she has dinner with Alfie.
• After Emily chats with Mindy in their apartment, you see a quick scene with a bridge. The bridge is Pont Royal, then we are back to Sylvie’s apartment and the temporary office for Agence Grateau.
• Emily meets Luc at the Le Flore En L'Île Berthillon Restaurant.
  • Address: 42 Quai de Bourbon in the 4th arrondissement.
• The Pierre Cadault party takes place at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
  • Address: 107 Rue de Rivoli  in the 1st arrondissement.
• Sylvie meets Nicolas de Léon the night after the party at the Bonnie restaurant on the top of the La Félicité Paris Sully-Morland shopping mall. (Hat tip to reader Belle!)
  • Address: 10 Rue Agrippa d’Aubigné in the 4th arrondissement.
• Sylvie, Luc and Julien discuss Nicolas’s offer at Le Temps des Cerises bistro.
  • Address: 31, rue de la Cerisaie in the 4th arrondissement.
• Alfie joins Gabrielle, Camille and Emily to watch the band play along the Seine (le quai des Célestins) near Pont Royal.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 5th | 8th

Season 3, Episode 3

• Opening sunrise aerial view of Basilica of Sacré Coeur in Montmartre. 
  • Address: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre.
• Opening scene is in Alfie’s apartment which is located along Rue Lucien Sampaix in the 10th arrondissement.
• After the scene in Sophie’s apartment/Agence Grateau office you see a shot of Place des Vosges in the 4th arrondissement.
• As Emily takes pictures of dogs and their owners, Mindy comes out of theL'épicerie del Sesto and the walk along the Rue de la Grande Chaumière past the Osteria del Sesto restaurant, and the Hôtel A La Villa Des Artistes.
  • Address: 11 through 9 Rue de la Grande Chaumière in the 6th arrondissement.
• **I think** the restaurant where Sylvie and Luc wine and dine the Henri the Savoir office building concierge at is Café de la Paix.
  • Address: 5 Pl. de l'Opéra  in the 9th arrondissement.
• The next morning you see a street shot of the Rue de Rivoli that shows the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Rue de Castiglione between the Westin Paris – Vendôme and the Hotel Regina but I don’t thin the hotel scene with Madeline is in either hotel. It is only as Emily walks out of the hotel in a later scene you willI recognize the 
• Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Address: 31 Av. George V in the 8th arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 4th | 6th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 18th

Season 3, Episode 4

• Opening scene we see Emily filming Instagram reels at the Basilica of Sacré Coeur in Montmartre. 
  • Address: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre in the 18th arrondissement.
• Emily gets bubble tea at Sinowich located at Terre Plain Centrale. (Hat tip to reader Belle for this one!)
  • Address: 132 Bd de Belleville in the 20th arrondissement.
• Emily gets a GIANT bowl of chocolate mousse at L’Atmosphere restaurant but I don’t think they have one the size she orders, that can be found at Chez Janou (2 Rue Roger Verlomme in the 3rd).
  • Address: 49 Rue Lucien Sampaix in the 10th arrondissement.
• Emily drinks wine from a bottle on the Canal St. Martin also in the 10th.
• Camille prepares an exposition for Sophia in her gallery the Hôtel du Grand Veneur or Perrotin Paris gallery.
  • Address: 60 and 76 Rue de Turenne in the 3rd Arrondissement.
• Alfie and Emily picnic in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont.
  • Address: 1 Rue Botzaris in the 19th arrondissement.  
• Emily meets Luc and Julien in the Tuileries Garden where you can see the Roule de Paris (Ferris Wheel) in the background. There are several small cafes dispersed throughout the garden, but I think they are having Kir royales at Cafe des Marronniers.
• Sylvie and Erik have brunch at the Salon d’Été in the Ritz Hotel. 
  • Address: 15 Pl. Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement.
• Sylvie finds Mindy and Emily riding bumper cars at la Fête des Tuileries, a fair held  in the Tuileries Gardens during the summer from June to August.
• Emily and Alfie ride the Grande Roue De Paris which is located on the Place de la Concorde  in the 1st arrondissement.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 3rd | 10th | 18th | 19th | 20th

Season 3, Episode 5

• After the morning office scenes, the night scene takes place on the Rue de Rivoli
• Emily and Alfie meet Mindy outside the Restaurant de Bourgogne. The Residence Kann coffee shop is next door.
  • Address: 26 Rue des Vinaigriers in the 10th arrondissement.
• The next morning you see Emily walking around the 4th arrondissement on the Rue Charles V past the l’Enoteca restaurant where she receive a text from Janine Dubois.
• The party at Alfie’s apartment takes place on Rue Lucien Sampaix in the 10th arrondissement.
• The amazing pool where Emily and Mindy go to by invitation of Nicholas is the beautiful art-deco Molitor pool (Piscine Molitor) at the Hôtel Molitor Paris-MGallery.
  • Address: 13 Rue Nungesser et Coli in the 16th arrondissement. (A great place to head to when you need to cool down in Paris. You can book a day pass, but it ain’t cheap!)
• Mindy and Benoit have dinner at an Asian restaurant.
• Emily is walking through the arcade on Rue de Rivoli when she speaks to Nicholas about “La Liste”

Unknown: The restaurant where Mindy and Benoit discuss selling Benoit's song.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 4th | 10th | 16th 

Season 3, Episode 6

• The opening scene has Emily, Alfie, and Mindy having breakfast at the Le Relais de la Butte cafe in Montmartre.
  • Address: 12 Rue Ravignan in the 18th arrondissement.
• The gang heads to Provence for the McLaren party at Chateau Lavaux which is actually a private home not far from Aix-en-Provence.
• Emily and Gabrielle have a magical lunch at the L’Esprit du Luberon which is actually the Clover Gordes par Jean-François Piège restaurant.
  • Address: Rue de la Combe in Gordes, France.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 18th 

Season 3, Episode 7

• After a brief establishing shot of the Opera Garnier (9th arr) we move to Grégory Elliot Duprée’s atelier which is a mystery at the moment.
• Staying in the 9th arrondissement, The Agence Grateau gang visit Pierre Cadault at his store. They use the Musée du Parfum Fragonard for this shoot.
  • Address: 9 Rue Scribe
• Emily, Gabrielle and Minday meet Nicholas in the outdoor movie theater at Grande Halle de la Villette.
  • Address: 211 Av. Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement.
• Emily and Gabrielle escape to the Pop Air Balloon Museum (also at the Grande Halle de la Villette), which like the Van Gogh exhibition at the L’Atelier des Lumières or the Museum of Ice Cream, was only a temporary installation which is no longer in Paris.
• Agence Grateau meet Nicholas to discuss Pierre Cadault (and toast with champagne) on the terrace of Le Vauban cafe.
  • Address: 7 Pl. Vauban in the 7th arrondissement.

Unknown: Grégory Elliot Duprée’s atelier (workshop) where he shares the Air France uniforms with Agence Grateau.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 7th | 9th | 19th

Season 3, Episode 8

• This episode opens with the Agence Grateau team walking in a park. It looks like Buttes Chaumont to me but the clinic where Pierre is rehabilitating is not near there.
• I think Nicholas de Leon's apartment is not an apartment but a penthouse or suite at the SoParis hotel.
  • Address: 10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné
• Sylvie meets Nicholas’s father at Le Meurice Hotel.
  • Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement.
• After Mindy’s show at La Trompette Bleue Emily meets Gabrielle at Canal St. Martin in front of the Canaletto Caffè where they have many drinks.  
  • Address: 88 Quai de Jemmapes in the 10th arrondissement.

Unknown: Nicholas de Leon's apartment

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 10th

Season 3, Episode 9

• The opening scene takes place at Gare de Nord train station where Emily waits for Alfie.
  • Address: 18 Rue de Dunkerque in the 10th arrondissement.
• Gabrielle watched children play in the Palais Royale.
• Later Emily and Mindy have coffee to go on their bench in Palais Royale. The girls are sipping from colorful cups from the new Bonjour coffee shop with tie dye cups and bright pink, blue and green lattes. 
  • Address: 30 Gal de Montpensier in the 1st arrondissement.
• Emily takes Gabrielle to several spots where he might propose to Camille: Sacré-Cœur Terrace and the steps in front of the Basilica of Sacré Coeur, the Museum of Romantic Life (Musée de la Vie romantique, 16 Rue Chaptal, 9th arr.), and finally the I Love You Wall (Le mur des je t'aime) in Square Jehan Rictus, Pl. des Abbesses 18th arr.
• Julian, Luc and Sylvie argue about Emily at Le Grand Vefour restaurant in Palais Royale.
  • Address: 17 Rue de Beaujolais in the 1st arrondissement.
• Camille and Gabrielle meet for a date at the Orsay Museum.
  • Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur in the 7th arrondissement.
• Sylvie goes to the opera at Opéra Garnier.
  • Address: Pl. de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement.
• Mindy’s after-party takes place at Lapérouse restaurant. (I have had dinner here, it is a restaurant that has been open since 1766 and is known for its side rooms where men would dine with their mistresses so it was really interesting to it appear so hip!)
  • Address: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins in the 6th arrondissement.
• After Emily and Alfie leave Mindy’s party they walk along Quai D’anjou along the Seine in l'Isle Saint-Louis in the 4th arrondissement. 
• Hot air balloon scene is over the Chateau de Mont Poupon in the Tourennes in Loire Valley.

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 1st | 4th | 6th | 7th | 9th | 10th | 18th 

Season 3, Episode 10

• Emily and Mindy meet for lunch at Chez Julien where they spot Camille and Sophia. (Another super famous spot and the window where Camille and Sophia is a hot ticket. You might have seen a photo of Beyonce and Jay Z dining there a few years ago. Mr. Misadventures and I sometimes stop into a monastery store on the cobblestone street on the side of the restaurant to buy Eyguebelle syrups, one of the only spots in Paris to buy them.)
  • Address: 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe in the 4th arrondissement. 
• Luc lives on a peniche in Bassin de l’Arsenal between the Blvd Bourdon and Blvd de la Bastille in the 4th arrondissement.
• Gabrielle and Camille’s engagement party is at Camille’s family home in Champagne.
  • Address: The chateau is the Château de Sonnay in Sonnay, Cravant-les-Coteaux, which is Loire Valley and not Champagne.
• Sylvie and Laurent G walk along the Bassin de l’Arsenal where you see people dancing the tango. Behind them is the Bastille metro station. You can see a beautiful view of Canal Saint-Martin from the Bastille metro station on Line 1. 

Arrondissements Featured in this Episode: 4th

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In the very modern Lupin series that you can see on Netflix (in French with English subtitles), Omar Sy plays Assane Diop, a man with his own history with Arséne Lupin. I adore Omar Sy! Americans might recognize him from Jurassic World (from 2015 he was the co-trainer of Chris Pratt, he is also slated for the 2022 Jurassic World: Dominion); Call of the Wild (2020 with Harrison Ford), or you may recognize his voice as the hot rod in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017 with Mark Whalberg) but you might not be aware that the film The Upside with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston is based on the French film Intouchables starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet.

But I love Omar from further back when I used to live in France in the oughts. He used to star in mini-episodes of SAV (Service après-vente des émissions), along with Fred Testot, which were absolutely hilarious! (Here is a mash-up on YouTube) French aren’t known for their customer service and these skits based on customer service calls mercilessly made fun of that fact in never-ending ways! So glad to see him starring in his own show.

But you didn’t come here for my fan rave about Omar Sy! You came to find out where Lupin was filmed. So let's explore the film locations for the French  Netflix series!

On y va (let’s go!)

Season 1: Episode 1/Chapter 1

Here are the locations that show up in episode 1. Several of them show up in other episodes as well.

The Louvre

A large portion of the first episode takes place in the world's (largest) most famous museum, the Louvre. This was easy and it's equally easy to find! The Louvre is on the Right Bank side of the Seine right next to the Tuileries Gardin (Jardin des Tuileries) and 2 blocks from one of my favorite Parisian hotels (and a secret bathroom spot), the Westin. The cast got to spend the night in the Louvre to film the episode and Omar Sy spent 20 minutes alone with the Mona Lisa, what a bonus!

Address: Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement.

L’Appartement Restaurant

During the first episode, Assane meets his ex-wife (it's unclear if they are divorced or just separated) Claire in a restaurant called L’Appartement. Through the window, you can see the arch of the Porte Saint-Martin.

Address: on the corner of 2 streets: 2 Et 4 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin and 96 Rue René Boulanger in the 10th arrondissement.

Conservatoire de Montreuil

(Thanks to a reader for asking about this one!) Right after his coffee with Claire, Assane visits the guys he owes money to. You see him walking across a blacktop past and past the very unique entrance to the Conservatoire de Montreuil, a music and dance hall with live events constructed in 1976. The building is located in Montreuil outside of Paris.

Address: 13 Avenue de la Résistance, Montreuil.

Marché au Puces de St-Ouen

Assane's best friend (and fence), Benjamin has a shop in Paris's most famous flea market which is technically not in Paris but a little outside. Ben's shop is in Marché Biron. You can get to it via the Metro (Line 4 to Porte de Clignancourt).

Address: Rue des Rosiers in Saint-Ouen.

Nissim de Camondo Museum

The Pellegrini family's hôtel particulier could be in a few spots in the city of Paris – my guess had been in the hills of Montmartre, but the scenes from the mansion are actually a museum, Nissim de Camondo Museum of decorative arts near Parc Monceau.

Address: 63 Rue de Monceau in the 8th arrondissement (although the Parc Monceau is technically in the 17th).

Pont des Arts

At the end of the first episode, Assane gives his son Raoul a book. It was the same Arséne Lupin novel that his father had given him before he died. He gives him the book as they are walking over the Pont des Arts bridge. This bridge also has a prominent role in my beloved Sex and the City Paris.

Address: in the 6th arrondissement along the Seine.

Season 1: Episode 2/Chapter 2

The story continues with more scenes with the Pelligrini family. Along with revisits to locations that were mentioned in episode 1. Here are the locations that show up in episode 2. 

Luxembourg Garden

This is where Assane meets Juliette Pelligrini to discuss the stolen necklace. We start to get the hint of a past relationship between these two that comes up a few times in the series and might have implications in the next season. Also in a flashback with his father, you see a young Assane walking on top of a fountain before the rain starts and they run into Mrs. (Anne) Pelligrini. That fountain is the Fontaine de l’Observatoire also in Luxembourg Garden.

Address: the Luxembourg Garden is in the 6th arrondissement and has several entrances: Place Edmond Rostand, Place André Honnorat, Rue Guynemer, and Rue de Vaugirard.

Hôtel Le Meurice

(Thanks to a reader for providing this!) This is the hotel where Anne Pelligrine lives. You can see the logo on the glass doors or windows behind Juliette Pellegrini's head when she was speaking with the front desk about getting a message. It is near Place Vendome and very close to the Westin where Mr. Misadventures and I have often stayed. I've walked by it a million times and I think this is where they filmed it.

Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement.

Season 1: Episode 3/Chapter 3

Here are the locations that show up in episode 3. 

Mairie de Paris Centre/Mairie du 3ème

Despite Paris being a single city, it is as you know, made up of arrondissements. And every arrondissement has a mairie or City Hall. The city hall for the 3rd arrondissement where Assane goes to encounter Commissaire Dumont is on Rue Eugène Spuller right across the street from the lovely Square du Temple – Elie Wiesel. Surveillance footage that the police review shows Rue Perrée which is a side street that the city hall exits on as well.

Address: 2 Rue Eugène Spuller in the 3rd arrondissement.

Season 1: Episode 5/Chapter 5

(There weren't any “new” locations in Episode 4). Through the first few episodes, I was convinced that Assane lived in the 9th or 10th arrondissement because of some of the views near his “apartment” of Sacré-Cœur. I now know have confirmation of that! His home is at 1 place d’Anvers which is the 9th!

Garage d'Abbeville

The street that Assane turns on after descending the stairs on his way to meet Claire and Raoul for Raoul's birthday surprise is the Rue d'Abbeville. He realizes he is being followed and runs into the Garage d'Abbeville and through the parking levels to the roof where we see beautiful rooftop views and Sacré-Cœur before Assane climbs up and makes his escape.

Address: 5 Rue d'Abbeville in the 10th arrondissement.

Rue de Rivoli

In another flashback we see a younger Assane deploying his most gentlemanly charms on a rich older lady (fully decked out in a Chanel suit) who lives on the Rue de Rivoli. This is right down the street from the Westin and Angelina's and across the street from the Louvre.

Address: On Rue de Rivoli near the Louvre in the 1st arrondissement.

The Train to Le Havre

In the final episode of season 1, Assane surprises his son Raoul with a trip to Étretat. To get there from Paris they had to take the SNCF train from Paris St-Lazare station to Le Havre. While on the train Assane talks about the Château de Fréfossé (also known as Le Fort de Fréfossé) no longer exists but is featured in the Arséne Lupin novel The Hollow Needle.

Le Havre SNCF Station

When the Diop family gets to Le Havre, Assane has a little surprise for the man that he encountered on the train (the same bad guy in the chase scene on the Rue d'Abbeville). We see Assane and the unsuspecting villain at the SNCF station in Le Havre.

Address: 12 Rue Magellan in Le Havre.

Pont Morland

Just before the final scenes of the 5th episode and season finale of Lupin, we see Assane and Claire walking on a bridge in the early evening discussing the due date of their baby, which happens to be December 11 or the author of the series Maurice Leblanc's birthday. You can see the light on top of the Bastille in the scene. That bridge is one of the oldest parts of the Canal Saint-Martin, built in the 1800s.

Address: between the 4th and 12th arrondissements by the Port de l’Arsenal (boat basin) between the Seine and the Place de la Bastille.

Étretat

The final scenes take place in Étretat in Normandy. Mr. Misadventures and I had a week planned right nearby for this May (2021) but that got postponed because you know The Queen (reference here) and I hope to get there in October 2021! The beautiful and very photographed cliffs are a popular spot to visit given their proximity to Paris.

As mentioned above the Hollow Needle famously took place here and there is a museum dedicated to Arsène Lupin called the Le Clos Arsène Lupin. And you can buy Arsène Lupin paraphernalia in town. 

Address: (For the museum) 15 Rue Guy de Maupassant in Étretat.

For season 2, I thought the first 2 episodes were a bit on the slow side, but as the chapters continued the story gained momentum! Mr. Misadventures and I had such a great time playing detective on our own figuring out some of these locations! We really on our knowledge of Paris to give us clues.

Mr. Misadventures lived in Paris as a student and visited there often after moving away for work. And together Mr. Misadventures and I have been to Paris together more than 50 times, and counting! Shows like Lupin keep us sharp!

Season 2: Episode 1/Chapter 6

Season 2 opens where Season 1 ended, searching for Raoul in Etretat. A magical spot on the coast of Normandy. We don't stay there long, as Assane quickly leaves the area with Guedira (who Assane nicknames “Ganimard ” after the police officer Inspector Justin Ganimard who was often pitted against Lupin) to search for his son.

As the episode continues, flashbacks from 1995 when Assane, Ben, and Claire were in school (Collège de la Maison d’Education de la Légion d’Honneur Les Loges, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye) begin to be woven into the story. The first time they flashback to 1995 they show the Pont Alexandre in the 8th arrondissement before moving onto a scene with Assane and Ben.

Returning to Normandy, Léonard stops to make a call in Bourneville (in reality they filmed in Les Essarts-le-Roi, Yvelines near Paris and just 30 minutes from Versailles!). He goes into a bar (or the Café de la Mairie in Essarts-le-Roi) to use the telephone and leaves, quickly followed by Assane and Guedira.

They leave the village of Bourneville, narrowly miss getting hit by a TGV train as they search for Léonard who has stopped at an abandoned hunting lodge (chateau). This part of Normandy has lots of forests including Forêt Domaniale de Brotonne and Forêt de Londe-Rouvray so it's not surprising that there would be a weekend hunting home. Since in reality, they filmed in Yvelines, I haven't been able to determine where this home is. 

Atelier Sandrine Raffin Archetiers

Flashback to 1995 and to scenes at the Lorenzo Archetiers (violin) shop. This is actually the Atelier Sandrine Raffin Archetiers shop. It looks exactly the same, they just changed the name.

Address: 68 Rue de Rome in the 8th arrondissement.

Season 2: Episode 2/Chapter 7

In episode 2 we return to the Pellegrini house or hôtel particulier which is actually a museum, Nissim de Camondo Museum of decorative arts near Parc Monceau.

Address: 63 Rue de Monceau in the 8th arrondissement (although the Parc Monceau is technically in the 17th).

I have no idea where the gas station the police stop to get gas (and where Assane escapes) is. Happy to have someone share if they are local to the area and know it!

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

We then transition from the cops in the car to Paris and see an aerial view of  Île Saint Louis. And head to the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme a spot I have walked by many times while staying at The Westin Paris – Vendôme which is right down the street! This is where the rehearsal for the Foundation Pelligrini event is taking place, as well as the event to be seen later.

Address: 5 Rue de la Paix in the 2nd arrondissement.

We then see a view of Sacré-Cœur (in the 18th arrondissement) and transition to Assane Diop's house. Then a street scene driving by the Opéra Garnier (Palais Garnier) in the 9th arrondissement (as the song “I Can See Clearly Now plays in the background, love that song!).

Then a flash to the TGV as Claire rides it back to Paris (from Le Havre). She meets up with Ben in Palais Royal right near the Grand Vefour restaurant (where I've had an incredible meal and dessert sitting at Victor Hugo's booth!) in the 1st arrondissement.

Season 2: Episode 3/Chapter 8

Au Roi du Café

Episode 3 opens with Assane and Ben sitting at a terrace. This bistro with orange tables is Au Roi du Café in Saint Ouen near the flea market where Ben has a shop. You get a peek at the fun mural at Sur Le Pouce (58 Rue Jules Vallès), a fast-food restaurant near the cafe, and the Nova radio station building.

Address: 32 Rue Paul Bert, Saint-Ouen France 93400.

Then we see the beautiful top floors of a building. It took Mr, Misadventures a solid hour to find that building which is across the street from La Bourse (16 Place de la Bourse) in the 2nd arrondissement. It is near Vaudeville Brasserie on the corner of Rue Vivienne (where you can also find the Galerie Vivienne, a beautiful passage in Paris) and Rue de la Bourse. 

Address: 29 Rue Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement.

We quickly move to Guedira grabbing a cup of coffee at Sunday in Soho where he gets a text from Assane asking him to meet him at Place Dauphine.

Address: 7 Rue Saint-Marc in the 2nd arrondissement.

Flashback to 1995 again and you see Assane and Benhustling at cards on the Quai de Seine (near the Square du Vert Galant). Assane then runs into Juliette at Pont Neuf. This bridge appears in several episodes in season 2, it is significant to Assane and Juliette's history.

Café Prunier Victor Hugo

Back to the present where Assane and Juliette dine at an art deco restaurant called Café Prunier. 

Address: Café Prunier Victor Hugo is located at 16 Avenue Victor Hugo near Avenue Foch in the 16th arrondissement.

They have dinner and then skip out on the tab along Avenue Foch passing by the Jardin du Avenue Foch, then the Arc de Triomphe, and then along the 
Quai again to Pont Neuf. And finally to a gated courtyard (a hotel?) that I haven't figured out yet where Assane drops off Juliette.

Claire stops by Ben's store in Marché Biron and introduces Ben to her new boyfriend, Marc. He buys a bracelet for Claire. Then we see Juliette working in the Orsay museum where she runs into Assane. [I love the Orsay museum located in the 7th arrondissement and highly recommend a visit and a tour, especially if you are heading out to Giverny.] As Assane leaves Juliette he passes a painting by Pissaro called “The Seine and The Louvre.”

Address: For the Paris Fleamarket (Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen), 99 Allée des Rosiers, Saint-Ouen 93400. For Musée d'Orsay: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur.

Buttes-Chaumont

After Juliette discovers the Pissarro in her office she meets Assane in the Buttes-Chaumont park in the 19th arrondissement. This gorgeous residential park has a waterfall and a lake, plus gorgeous city views. It is the perfect spot for a picnic in Paris!

After a quick flashback to Pont Neuf again and a scene where Assane steals Claire's bracelet, you see Assane and Juliette meet at the Temple de la Sybille which is a Roman-style monument found at the highest point in Buttes-Chaumont Park. It's perched 165 feet above the lake, and it offers stunning panoramic views of Paris.

Address: 1 Rue Botzaris in the 19th arrondissement.

Juliette returns to the Hôtel Le Meurice where her mother, Anne Pelligrine, lives. 

Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement.

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Place Delphine

Anne meets Guedira in Place Delphine. This is a spot Mr. Misadventures and I return to every trip to Paris. I love it here! Place Delphine is a square in the middle of residential buildings (there are stores and restaurants on the bottom floor as well) located near the western end of the Île de la Cité.  I think the café is Le Dauphin.

Address: 20 Place Dauphine in the 1st arrondissement.

The night scenes include Juliette along the Seine at Pont Neuf and Ben calling from the inside of Au Roi du Café.

Season 2: Episode 4/Chapter 9

Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris

The opening scene with the architectural wonder right in the center of the aerial view is the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris in the 17th arrondissement. That is the building that looks like it has 3 boxes stacked on top of each other. The skyline view serves as a transition into scenes near the court where a businessman is “mugged” for his briefcase which takes place near the Parc de Clichy Batignolles or Martin Luther King Park at 147 Rue Cardinet.

Address: Parvis du tribunal in the 17th arrondissement.

Square of Saint-Jacques Tower

After the scene where the police question Claire, you see Assane talking on his phone with this tower in the background. The Square of Saint-Jacques Tower/Tour Saint-Jacques is behind him as he walks up Rue Nicholas Flamel towards his home where he is going to meet Ben and J'accuse.

Address: 39 Rue de Rivoli, in the 4th arrondissement.

1 place d’Anvers

Assane meets Ben at the entryway to his home located at 1 place d’Anvers. Ben leaves and Assane cooks a meal for J'accuse. During meal prep, bad guy Pascal Oblet enters the home, murders Léonard, and then makes a “911” call reporting the crime. He tells the police the address is “12 Avenue Trudaine,” but that is not really his apartment (although that address is nearby).

Assane calls Ben to tell him the gig is up that he needs to leave asap. We later see him talking on the phone on the street. He is no longer in Saint-Ouen, but rather the area around Bercy Village. It took us a bit of time to find this! But the sign behind Ben as he walks down the stairs towards the bus stop says the Avenue des Terroirs de France, which gave us a clue!

The Catacombs

Flashback to 1995 and we see Ben and Assane walking up the stairs of the Denfert Rochereau metro station (exit 1 place Denfert Rochereau for the catacombs) headed towards the Catacombs of Paris.

Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy in the 14th arrondissement.

We then see the two of them in their storage unit but the police catch up to them and they escape into the catacombs following a map they've kept since they were boys which leads them to a secret exit at Maison de Solenn at 97 Boulevard de Port-Royal.

Théâtre du Châtelet

The episode ends with Assane and Ben sitting on the Pont au Change facing the Théâtre du Châtelet where the Foundation Pellegrini fundraising event will take place the next day.

Address: 2 Rue Edouard Colonne in the 1st arrondissement.

Season 2: Episode 5/Chapter 10

Bibliothèque de l’Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art

The final episode opens with Assane and Ben walking through the Bibliothèque de l’Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art. They are in the Labrouste Room, which is supposed to hold the largest collection of Arsene Lupin books. They are looking for the perfect candidate to help them in their con/ruse. They spend quite a bit of time there before Stefan Crepon who plays Philippe Courbet shows up. (Stefan also played in The Bureau/Le Bureau des Légendes as César, a series I loved!)

Address: 58 Rue de Richelieu in the 2nd arrondissement.

The last episode centers around the event at Théâtre Châtelet and when it is all said and done, Assane asks Claire and Raoul to meet him at Passerelle Mornay where the final scene takes place.

Well, that's it! The film locations from the Netflix series Lupin filmed both in Paris and in Normandy. I cannot wait to see season 3 (there are only rumors at this point.)! If you want to watch more Arsène Lupin movies you can check out my former favorite from 2004 on Amazon Prime: Arsène Lupin (the cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas) and there is a 1932 version I haven't seen available on Turner Home Classics. Or read the novels!

How about you? Did you catch another location that I missed? Do share! Are you a fan of the show? Do tell!

For a visual summary of this post, check out my Lupin web story!

Want to know other film locations in Paris, check out: Emily in Paris | Call My Agent | Sex and the City

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This post was originally written in 2010 (and SATC has already passed its 20-year anniversary headed to 25!), yet it remains one of my most visited stories. So, I feel it is my obligation as a lifelong Sex and the City fan to make sure that information remains up-to-date. Thanks to other SATC fans I have been able to learn the identity of some of the locations that alluded me. Now back to the post!

If you are looking for information about Emily in Paris – a series many folks compare of Sex and the City, jump to my list of Emily in Paris film locations!

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Kong's

There had always been one little detail about the last episode of Season 6 of Sex and The City that had driven me crazy. Carrie goes to have lunch with Petrovsky's ex Juliette, who happens to be the beautiful French actress, Carole Bouquet (an ex-Bond girl as well!). The scene takes place in a restaurant that faces the Seine. It was modern and funky with plastic chairs and I have been dying to know where it is for years!

For some reason, I had it in my mind that it was a restaurant inside of a museum and I had tried unsuccessfully to figure out exactly which one. After a while, I forgot about it. But about two months later, as I was downloading the series on iTunes so that I could watch it on my commute I re-remembered that I had never found the answer to my search. Then it hit me. I have a French husband!

(Well I knew that.)  But I had not thought about using him to help me in my search! He found it in 7 minutes. Seven minutes! The restaurant is called Kong. Yay, happy day! It's not that I necessarily want to go there, it's just that I needed the information to close the loop. Ever happen to you, just need to know something, not to take action, but to just know it?

But now that I know that the restaurant Carrie met Juliette was Kong's, there are a few other places I wonder about. After all, Paris is my heart and I am so curious to explore every corner of her, and the SATC tie-in is a bonus! They have SATC tours in New York (much to the New Yorkers' chagrin!), but wouldn't it be fun to go on a Paris one? I looked, it doesn't exist.

Kong's is located at: 1 Rue du Pont Neuf in the 1st arrondissement.

So if I was going to create my own Sex and The City Paris Tour, this is what it would look like.

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée

Carrie's arrival, of course! Hôtel Plaza Athénée is the Sex and The City hotel. This is where Carrie and Alec Petrovsky lived during their time in the city of light. It is a Parisian institution, in fact, it is a national landmark. It's a five-star palace with all the trimmings. It's sumptuous, luxurious, and totally out of my price range!

Although totally within the means of both Alec and Mr. Big. Carrie didn't know how good she had it! Alain Ducasse has a restaurant there, the flagship of all his restaurants and a meal there would be exceptional. You can drool over the hotel here. And this is what the suite they filmed in looks like:

Hôtel Plaza Athénée is located at: 25 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement.

Cador Pâtisserie

The salon du thé where Carrie gourds herself with French pastries after being out in the rain, precariously walking on cobblestone in her expensive shoes, and stepping in dog you-know-what sadly no longer exists. The interior looks absolutely gorgeous!

The spot is located on the corner of Rue de Louvre & Rue Amiral de Coligny (in the 1st arrondissement), right now there is a different restaurant in that spot. I had originally thought it was Angelina's where they serve magnificent pastries and hot chocolate, but alas that was not the case.

I love the bull mastiff who has a seat at the table next to her, classic Parisian, although I have never seen a dog this big on a chair, only small dogs.

Jeu de Paume Museum.

This is where Alec was preparing to display his art for his show in Paris. It's a contemporary art and photography museum. The building architecture looks very interesting, but I have never been to it. I remember Carrie coming into the museum to look for Alec. The lighting was beautiful. You can find more information about the museum here.

The Jeu de Paume Museum is located at: 1 Place de la Concorde in the 8th arrondissement.

The Dior Where Carrie Shops

Passionate fans of Sex and the City know just how fashion-obsessed Carrie was, which is why it came as zero surprise to anyone that she made sure to visit the legendary Dior Paris boutique during her visit to this legendary city. It’s impossible to imagine her visiting Paris without going through these shop doors.

Truth be told, though, even Carrie herself would likely admit that she probably could have made a better entrance.

She visited Dior during one of those truly unique Parisian days (with buckets and buckets of rain pouring down), stepping inside of the Dior shop with a brilliantly red umbrella that inevitably shed water all over the floor – leading to a slip and fall!

Making the most of the situation, Carrie lets out a now-famous “Bonjour!” while sprawled across the boutique floor. But then it’s time for some serious shopping!

The Dior store is located at: 30 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement.

Rue Servandoni (Where Carrie Washes Her Shoe)

Carrie has a number of very memorable moments while visiting Paris, not all of them on purpose – and some of them (like this one) that she would probably love to forget!

While walking between the Luxembourg Gardens and the Place Saint-Sulpice, Carrie really “steps in it” (in more ways than one) and the audience immediately knows exactly what happens when we get a closer look at her white shoes.

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The camera pans down and then zooms in on what used to be pure, snow-white pumps that now are decidedly quite a bit dirty – and it’s not mud from the street that has caused the issue. No, some furry little four-legged friend that calls this beautiful city home has left a present on the sidewalk for passersby to absentmindedly step into. And that’s exactly what has happened here!

Without missing a beat, however, and showing off a lot of the New York City attitude Carrie immediately pops the shoe off and starts washing it in the closest fountain.

The juxtaposition of a very New York City girl in maybe the most fashionable European city scrubbing dog droppings off of her shoes in a public fountain created a moment that fans of the show will never, ever forget.

Undaunted Carrie presses on with her day after a quick splash, ready to explore the rest of Paris while refusing to allow incidents like this to cloud her adventures.

It’s not hard to see why so many people fell in love with Carrie (the show in general) when you have scenes like this!

The fountain is located at: Rue Servandoni near the Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement.

Le Pont des Arts

This one I have actually walked across. It is also known to Parisians as Le Pont des Amoureux or Lover's Bridge. It is one of the few pedestrian-only bridges (if not the only?) and it is beautiful at night. The perfect setting for the Carrie-Mr.-Big reunion. These days you cannot get an unobstructed view as it now is full of love locks.

The Pont des Arts is located in the 6th arrondissement along the Seine.

Places that I have no idea where they are and would LOVE to find out. If you know where any of the following are, please let me know!

The bookstore where Carrie sees her book. She sees the French version of Sex and the City in the window display and then walks inside to find that she has fans! They invite her out to dinner so that they can get to know her better, a chance to meet and make some Parisian friends. Where is the bookstore? And where is the restaurant that Carrie shows up late because Alec kept her?

So that's it! The Sex and The City Paris locations that I think would make a great tour.  

Does my tour sound like fun? Want to go with me? Got any additional suggestions for tour stops?

While you're here, maybe you'd like to read my 5 Things Sex and the City taught me about life if you're a fan you probably took away some of the same lessons!

Illustration commissioned from Linden Eller.

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Andi Fisher

I am married to a French man, lived in France for 3 years, and have been to Paris more than 50 times. I am always a tourist so the information, tip, and tricks I share are created to help you!

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