Let's start with the Place de l'Estrapade, visible from the young woman's studio window. This paved square adorned with its pretty fountain close to the Pantheon is to be added to the places to visit in the Latin Quarter. Moreover, through the episodes, we can see many shots of the alleys of the 5th arrondissement, ►
Let's start with the Place de l'Estrapade, visible from the young woman's studio window. This paved square adorned with its pretty fountain close to the Pantheon is to be added to the places to visit in the Latin Quarter. Moreover, through the episodes, we can see many shots of the alleys of the 5th arrondissement, including the rue Mouffetard which pleases both Parisians and tourists thanks to its many restaurants around the world.
One of the series's cult places is undoubtedly the Royal Palace Gardens, near Emily's marketing agency. In this green setting, Emily meets her best friend for the first time and walks with Alfie, who will become her boyfriend for the rest of the series. Indeed, through these scenes, you will probably have noticed its pretty groves of flowers as well as its courtyard adorned with its black and white columns that still attract as many tourists.
After 16 years of closure, it is in the series that the Samaritaine premiere in an inauguration evening organized by Savoir, the marketing agency where Emily works. Located on the right bank of the Seine, this iconic multi-story store is world-renowned for its large retail area — 48,000 m2 — and its typical art deco architecture. An adage says, "You can find everything in La Samaritaine".
Head to this place known worldwide for its jewelry and luxury boutiques: Place Vendôme. In the series, we see Emily going there for an event in a hotel overlooking the majestic lead column. Not far from the rue Rivoli and the Jardin des Tuileries, a passage through this square, which embodies the former monarchical power, is mandatory! During your walks on the banks of the Seine, a stop by the most beautiful and famous bridge in Paris is required; it is indeed the Pont d'Alexandre III. This magnificent 154 m long bridge, built of steel and adorned with its gilded bronze statues and numerous street lamps, was honored during the filming of a perfume that Emily supervised.
Want to pass in the one named the prettiest street in Paris? Go to the rue de l'Abreuvoir. Indeed, this alley with black cobblestones has many quiet spots you probably noticed in the series. Let us mention, for example, Dalida Square, which bears her name thanks to the bronze bust bearing the effigy of the singer. Like Emily and Mindy, you can dine at La Maison Rose, which offers seasonal dishes between French and Italian cuisine. Beyond a beautiful culinary discovery, you will be surprised by its picturesque pink facade and history. For a long time, it served as a workshop for famous painters such as Dali and Picasso. Then as a restaurant, it was also frequented by many artists such as Camus or Dalida.
Like the Parisian cliché, do not hesitate to sit down in one of the mythical cafes of the capital exhibited in the series. First, we find Café de Flore on the rue de Rennes, where Emily has a coffee with Thomas, who portrays the café as the meeting place of literary people like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Also, the marketing agency Savoir organizes an inauguration evening on the terraces of the Café de l'Homme, giving a breathtaking view of the iron lady. This brasserie, ideally located on Place Trocadéro, allows you to enjoy more refined dishes in a peaceful setting in the center of Paris.
For an immersive journey into the heart of your favorite painters' emblematic works of art, head to the Atelier des Lumières. It is a digital exhibition room in which works of art are projected on the walls. Experience this famous scene where Emily, seated, remains captivated in front of these works exhibited at 360 °. To continue in the cultural field, go and indulge in daydreaming by visiting the Palais Garnier, where Emily and her friends could attend the ballet of Swan Lake. Beyond the excellent number of shows represented, the opera is an actual architectural monument in Paris for its typically baroque facade and its sumptuous interior thanks to its painted ceiling, marble floor, or several gardens sheltered from the Parisian tumult.
If you are looking for outdoor activities to enjoy the sunny days in Paris, Emily Cooper gives us ideas. To the northeast of Paris, the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin are very popular with students for a break of greenery in Paris intra muros. Picnics or walks are enjoyable there, but boat rentals or cruises of a few hours are also offered.
How to talk about beautiful exteriors without mentioning the exquisite garden of the Palace of Versailles? Less than an hour's drive from Paris, this symbol of power, luxury and France history is not among the most famous French attractions for nothing. Imagined by Le Nôtre during the seventeenth century, the gardens remain a work of art for the eyes, with its spaces arranged to the millimeter and its many statues, fountains and basins. However, as you will have understood in the series, visiting the castle's interior is essential.
Trust us, and you will not fail to be surprised by the luxurious furniture left as is and its equally fascinating pieces. ◄
