Netflix’s Emily in Paris is officially back for Season 5 on December 18, 2025, and this time, Emily Cooper is no longer just navigating Parisian politics and pastries.
She’s taking on Rome, scooters, espresso shots, and a brand-new professional and love chapter.
According to Netflix and creator Darren Star, Season 5 is a true “tale of two cities”, with Paris and Rome sharing center stage.
If you’ve ever wanted to travel like Emily, now’s your moment!
Paris: Emily’s forever home base
Despite the Italian expansion, Paris is still essential to Season 5. Emily hasn’t abandoned the City of Lights.
She’s simply evolved.
Key Paris filming locations
- Place de l’Estrapade (5th Arrondissement)
Emily’s iconic apartment exterior returns, grounding the season emotionally. - Luxembourg Gardens
Used for reflective moments and character conversations. - Seine River Quays
Scenic walking shots reinforce Paris as Emily’s anchor. - Agence Grateau Offices (Central Paris)
Boardroom drama remains very much alive.
Paris represents continuity, unresolved relationships, and professional tension, especially as Gabriel remains very much part of the story.
Rome: The new chapter begins
Rome is not a vacation backdrop. It’s a career pivot.
Season 5 opens with Emily being sent to launch and lead Agence Grateau’s Rome office, making the Eternal City a primary filming location rather than a side trip.
Confirmed Rome filming locations:
Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)
One of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, the Spanish Steps appear in Season 5 as a visual symbol of Emily’s new chapter. The setting brings instant drama, elegance, and historical weight.
Trevi Fountain
Yes, it’s there. No surprises. The Trevi Fountain appears in classic cinematic fashion, reinforcing Rome’s romantic mythology. Tossing a coin is optional but culturally encouraged.
Historical context:
Dating back to Ancient Rome, the fountain marks the terminal point of an old aqueduct and remains one of the city’s most visited landmarks.
Trastevere
Season 5 highlights Trastevere, one of Rome’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. Cobblestone streets, ivy-covered buildings, and authentic trattorias make it ideal for scenes that feel spontaneous and intimate.
Villa Borghese
This vast park overlooking Rome offers sweeping city views and calmer moments away from the chaos. In Season 5, it’s used for reflective scenes and slower pacing.
Travel tip:
Rent bikes or walk to the Pincian Hill terrace for one of the best panoramic views in Rome.
🎬 Venice with romance interlude
It’s officially confirmed that filming also took place in Venice from August 5–15, 2025.
Venice appears as a romantic interlude, used sparingly for atmospheric scenes along canals and historic palazzi. It enhances the season visually but does not replace Rome or Paris as narrative centers.
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
One of the most recognizable squares in the world appears in Season 5 for sweeping establishing shots.
Practical tip:
Early morning or late evening visits avoid cruise-ship crowds and match the calmer tone used on screen.
- Doge’s Palace Exterior
Used visually to anchor Venice’s historical weight and cinematic scale.
Cultural context:
Once the political heart of the Venetian Republic, the palace reinforces Venice’s legacy of power, artistry, and refinement. Exactly the vibe the show leans into when Emily is “rethinking her life.”
- Canals of Venice (Gondola sequences)
Yes, there are gondolas. No, the show doesn’t pretend Venetians actually commute like that.
Season 5 uses canal shots and gondola scenes for romantic transitions rather than dialogue-heavy moments.
- Luxury Hotels Along the Grand Canal
While specific hotel names aren’t always credited, filming took place along the Grand Canal, especially near historic palazzi now operating as luxury hotels.
💼 Trailer & plot context without spoilers!
Season 5 picks up immediately after Season 4’s finale:
- Emily takes charge of the Rome branch of Agence Grateau
- A work project backfires, triggering professional and emotional fallout
- A major secret threatens one of her closest relationships
- Paris remains emotionally unresolved, especially with Gabriel still in the picture
Creator Darren Star describes this season as showing Emily beyond “vacation mode”, finally allowing her to grow without constant chaos.
📅 Final Reminder
- Release date: December 18, 2025
- Platform: Netflix
- Seasons : 5
Whether you’re planning a trip or just binge-watching in sweatpants, Season 5 is designed to make you want to book a flight immediately. Mission accomplished.
