Naman Shrestha
Created by Darren Star, Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ is a romantic comedy series that revolves around the titular character, a young, free-spirited woman trying to make her mark in the world of social media. Season 5 picks up right where the previous season left off as Emily flies to Rome, Italy, where she is tasked with launching Agence Grateau’s new Italian office successfully. As Emily attempts to make new strides in the Italian city, a work idea unexpectedly backfires, and she finds herself back in Paris, France, seeking stability and balance.
Further complications arise when her past and present collide, threatening to damage one of her closest relationships. Driven by the impressive performances of Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, and Bruno Gouery, the story of the fifth season unfolds in multiple locations, including Paris, Rome, and Venice, highlighting different phases of Emily’s personal and professional life.
Emily in Paris Season 5 Filming Locations
‘Emily in Paris’ season 5 was filmed in Italy and France, particularly in Rome, Venice, and Paris. According to reports, principal photography for the fifth iteration of the romantic series got underway in May 2025. It continued smoothly until the evening of August 21, when director Diego Borella collapsed while filming. The medical staff on set tried to revive him, but he tragically passed away at the scene, likely due to a sudden heart attack. Following the unfortunate incident, production resumed and was completed by the last week of August.
Rome, Italy
Since most of the story is set in Rome, Italy, the production team lensed a significant chunk of the fifth season of ‘Emily in Paris’ on location. According to reports, several streets and neighborhoods, along with multiple establishments, in the capital city were converted into film sets for a few weeks in May 2025. The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Quadrato della Concordia served as a prominent production location for season 5. Also known as the Colosseo Quadrato, the iconic building was designed in 1938, representing romanità through its neoclassical design. In the establishing and exterior shots, you might spot numerous landmarks and places of interest, such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, Castel Sant’Angelo, and the Pantheon.
Venice, Italy
In the month of August 2025, the cast and crew members of ‘Emily in Paris’ season 5 were spotted taping pivotal sequences in the city of Venice, the capital of Italy’s Veneto region. They took over various picturesque streets and the Grand Canal to record numerous outdoor scenes. The production team also set up camp in and around Hotel Danieli, located at Riva degli Schiavoni, 4196, where director Borella collapsed on set.
Elaborating on the fact that shooting for the Netflix series was taking place in Venice, the governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, told Variety, “This is extraordinary news, confirming how our region is increasingly attractive for major global audiovisual productions…It’s a source of pride to see Venetian talent promoting their region and bringing the name of Venice and the Veneto to millions of homes around the world.”
Paris, France
Additional portions for the fifth round of ‘Emily in Paris’ were also shot in the capital of France — Paris. Various familiar streets and establishments feature in the scenes as Emily revisits the places and people close to her heart. The City of Light is home to many popular landmarks and monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Palais Garnier, and more, some of which are likely featured in the backdrop of several outdoor sequences.
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