From “Amélie” to “Moulin Rouge!” (and maybe even “Ratatouille”), there have been quite a few onscreen stories that have made plenty of us want to pack up and move to indulge in a fabulous French lifestyle. That list, of course, includes the Netflix hit “Emily in Paris,” which stars Lily Collins. A fashion-fueled, romance-filled idyllic look at the City of Love, you can now live there yourself, just like Emily in your own Paris apartment in the same building that the character herself calls home.
Indeed, “[i]f you’ve ever found yourself feeling jealous of Lily Collins’s on-screen pad in Emily in Paris, now is your chance to live like the fictitious expat — but with much more square footage,” according to Architectural Digest. “A unit in the same building where the main character of the Netflix series resides has come to market, listed by Junot Forbes Global Properties for about $4.02 million (€3.5 million).”
The Large Apartment Offers ‘Period Charm’
The apartment, which boasts four bedrooms as well as two bathrooms, is an “exceptional” home that “occupies the third floor of an elegant period building,” according to the Forbes Global Properties listing.
“From the moment you enter, the generous proportions and period charm are immediately apparent,” the listing notes. “The expansive double reception room features impressive ceiling height, a fireplace, and large windows opening directly onto the square, offering open views with no overlooking neighbors. The abundant natural light enhances the apartment’s original character, including exposed stone walls and parquet flooring.”
The listing also explains, “[o]n the corner of the building, the eat-in kitchen is fully fitted with Gaggenau appliances and benefits from multiple windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere ideal for entertaining.”
“The sleeping quarters include a first bedroom overlooking the courtyard with built-in storage, a second bedroom facing the street with a dressing area, a bathroom with a window, and a separate powder room,” per the listing. “A magnificent primary suite completes the apartment, featuring a dressing room, a corner bedroom with large windows, and an elegant bathroom with both a shower, a bathtub, and a toilet.”
If that’s not enticing enough, the listing adds that “[a] studio apartment located on the same landing, with the possibility of combining the two properties, further enhances this rare offering. Beautifully laid out, it includes an entrance, a spacious living area with kitchen, a sitting area with a large window, a sleeping area, a shower room, and a separate toilet. Quiet, bright, and benefiting from high ceilings, it provides an ideal independent space for guests, a home office, or staff accommodations.”
Finally, the listing mentions the fact that “[a] large vaulted cellar completes this unique property.”
What and Where Is Place de l’Estrapade?
The listing notes that the building in “[i]deally located on the iconic Place de l’Estrapade.” But what is exactly is that and where can you find it?
Well, it happens to be a public square where local residents (or tourists who are interested in the show) can take a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the fountain which is the centerpiece of the dreamy space, along with the lampposts, trees, flowers and Parisian ambience.
Found in the 5th arrondissement — where Rue de l’Estrapade meets Rue Lhomond and Rue des Fossés-Saint-Jacques — you may want to stop by if you’re ever in the area.
