When you think of the French capital, most people picture endless queues, packed boulevards and a hopeless fight for a seat at an overpriced café. On our last visit, Lukáš and I discovered that Paris has a much quieter, more intimate side.

Discover all 15 real Emily in Paris filming locations in Paris — from Emily's apartment on Place de l'Estrapade to iconic cafés, Montmartre gems, and romantic bridges over the Seine. A complete guide with addresses, prices, and practical tips.

As the city wakes up, the scent of butter drifts from corner bakeries and you stroll past the first boutiques opening their doors with a hot coffee in hand — that's when it hits you. Paris shopping isn't about mindless bag-filling.

Paris is wonderfully all-consuming, loud and constantly buzzing. But sometimes you just need to escape the stone streets, breathe some fresh air and let your toddler run free on the grass.

Walking through the narrow streets of old Paris with a morning coffee in hand as the city lazily wakes and bakeries fill the air with the scent of fresh butter, you feel like you've stepped into a perfect film. But the romantic façade of the French capital is actually one beautiful, elaborate lie.

As the city stirs awake each morning, the streets slowly filling with the clatter of metal shutters and the scent of freshly baked butter croissants drifting from the nearest corner bakery, you feel like the whole world is at your feet.