The hit Netflix series swaps the Seine for the Tiber as Season 5 lands, and we’ll be exploring every Italian filming location in the months ahead
Emily Cooper is back — but not in Paris. The fifth season of Emily in Paris lands today, and for the first time since the series began, the world’s most optimistic marketing executive is starting her story somewhere entirely new: Italy!
The shift south marks the biggest creative pivot in the show’s history. When we last saw Emily, she had left behind the familiar boulevards of Paris for the sun‑drenched streets of the Italian capital, trading the Eiffel Tower for the Colosseum and swapping croissants for cornetto. Netflix has confirmed the show won’t be rebranded — Paris will still play a role — but Season 5 firmly plants Emily in Italy as she navigates new opportunities, new clients, and, inevitably, new romantic complications.
A New Life, New Love Tangles, and a New City
Season 4 closed with Emily and Gabriel agreeing to part ways, both recognising they were at different points in their lives. But with Gabriel rumoured to follow her to Italy, the emotional stakes remain high. Meanwhile, Emily’s professional world expands as she becomes entangled with a powerful Italian family business — and a charismatic new figure who may complicate things further.
Where Emily Will Be Filming in Italy
Italy becomes the show’s visual and narrative anchor this season, with filming taking place across some of the country’s most atmospheric and culturally rich locations. Expect a blend of iconic landmarks, hidden neighbourhoods, and cinematic coastal escapes.
Over the next few months, Travelling for Business will be spotlighting each of these destinations — their hotels, restaurants, cultural highlights, and the business‑travel angles that make them compelling for 2025 and beyond.
Here’s where Emily’s Italian chapter unfolds:
Rome
The heart of Season 5. From the Colosseum to Trastevere’s cobbled lanes, Rome provides the backdrop for Emily’s new professional challenges and personal reinventions. Expect scenes around:
- The Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Piazza Navona
- Trastevere
- Aventine Hill
- The Spanish Steps
The Amalfi Coast
A glamorous escape featuring cliffside hotels, pastel‑coloured villages, and yacht‑dotted bays. Likely filming spots include:
- Positano
- Amalfi
- Ravello’s terraces and gardens
Tivoli
A short hop from Rome, Tivoli’s UNESCO‑listed villas offer a dreamlike backdrop. Key locations:
- Villa d’Este
- Villa Adriana
Ostia & the Lazio Coast
Emily’s Roman summer wouldn’t be complete without seaside scenes. Expect beach clubs, waterfront cafés, and sunset shots along the Tyrrhenian coast.
Florence (Rumoured)
While not confirmed, production sightings suggest a possible Florence cameo — think Renaissance palazzi, Ponte Vecchio sunsets, and fashion‑forward moments.
What’s Next for Travelling for Business
As Emily’s Italian adventure unfolds on screen, we’ll be diving deeper into the real‑world destinations behind the series — from where to stay and dine to the best spots for remote working, corporate retreats, and bleisure escapes.
Expect:
- Destination guides to Rome, Tivoli, and the Amalfi Coast
- Hotel spotlights inspired by the show’s filming locations
- Italian business‑travel trends for 2025
- Cultural itineraries for travellers mixing work and leisure
Season 5 may begin in Italy, but the journey is just getting started — and we’ll be following every step.