Netflix has done it again. The streaming giant confirmed that the hit series 'Emily in Paris' will return for a sixth season, and this time the show is taking Lily Collins and her impeccable wardrobe to two brand-new playgrounds: Greece and Monaco. Filming kicks off in May 2026 and runs through September, which means we're about to witness another tourism boom sparked by one of the world's most-watched shows.
The fifth season premiered in December 2025 and immediately captured global attention with 26.8 million views in just 11 days. That kind of momentum practically guarantees a renewal, and Netflix wasted no time making the announcement at PaleyFest in Los Angeles this April. The creative team, led by showrunner Darren Star, has already locked down locations and assembled the familiar cast including Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, Samuel Arnold, and Bruno Gouery.
A Greek Postcard Sets the Stage
Here's where it gets interesting for plot nerds. In the season 5 finale, Emily's on-and-off romantic interest Gabriel (played by Bravo) sent her a postcard inviting her on a Greek escape. The fact that Greece is now confirmed as a filming location? That's probably not a coincidence. Expect sun-soaked romance, Mediterranean drama, and yes, more impossibly chic outfits shot against whitewashed villages and azure waters.
If you've been watching the show since it launched in 2020, you know the travel pattern. Emily has already graced Paris, Rome, Venice, Saint Tropez, and the French Alps with her presence. Each location became a pilgrimage site for viewers eager to replicate the show's glamorous lifestyle. Southern Europe's summer boom has been real, with Greece and Spain seeing unprecedented booking surges, and a new Emily in Paris season will only accelerate that trend.
Monaco Brings Glitz and Glamour
Then there's Monaco. Monaco's notoriously expensive, with costs running 11 times higher than some countries, but that hasn't stopped travelers from flocking there to soak up its Formula 1 culture and high-roller casino scene. Netflix hasn't revealed whether the show will tap into Monaco's racing heritage or focus on its glitzy nightlife, but either way, the Principality is about to get a global spotlight.
For Emily's storyline, Monaco offers plenty of dramatic potential. Wealth, intrigue, impossible decisions. The setting practically writes itself for a show built around a woman navigating luxury, ambition, and complicated romance.
The Set-Jetting Effect Is Real
Call it set-jetting, call it travel by TV. Whatever the name, it works. A 2023 study by France's National Centre of Cinema found that more than half of international tourists visiting France were influenced by films or series. The White Lotus sparked tourism surges with every new location. Emily in Paris has already proven it can move the needle. Paris saw a measurable uptick in visitors after the show premiered, with travelers eager to photograph themselves at the show's iconic spots.
Greece and Monaco should prepare for similar waves. Between May and September 2026, production crews will be scouting, filming, and probably creating Instagram moments faster than you can say "bonjour." Once the sixth season drops on Netflix, these two destinations will likely experience booking spikes, particularly among younger travelers and TV enthusiasts looking to walk in Emily's footsteps.
What Travelers Need to Know
So should you book a trip to Greece or Monaco right now? That depends on your priorities. If you want to potentially spot the cast or production crew during filming, summer 2026 is your window, though Netflix hasn't confirmed exact shooting locations within either country. If you want to visit after the show airs and join the official set-jetting crowd, wait for the season to drop later in 2026, then plan accordingly.
Neither Netflix nor the cast have released details about plot specifics or the exact Greek islands and Monaco neighborhoods that will feature. The internet is already speculating wildly. Will Emily finally choose between Gabriel and her other romantic entanglements? Will Monaco's casino culture play a role? Will we see her in traditional Greek attire (styled impossibly well, of course)? For now, those answers remain locked in production meetings.
One thing is certain: by late 2026, these two Mediterranean destinations will be on every Emily in Paris fan's travel bucket list. If you're thinking about visiting Greece or Monaco soon, book early and expect crowds. The show's influence on travel is undeniable, and a sixth season heading to two of Europe's most glamorous destinations might just make these places harder to visit without bumping into fellow superfans.
