Paris Fashion Week—
Hidden Gems,
No Reservations Needed
If you’re in town for Fashion Week and want a taste of the scene without elbowing your way through reservations made months ago, here’s a curated list of insider addresses that deliver the full Parisian experience—no advance booking required. Curated by Linda Solanki and Jérémie Colin, founders of Where Should I Go?, a Paris-based bespoke itinerary service for travelers seeking authentic local experiences.
STUDIO MULE
Studio Mule at Ogata
16 rue Debelleyme
75003 Paris
Tokyo’s cult audiophile wine bar, Studio Mule, lands in Paris, taking over Ogata’s basement for Fashion Week. For one week only, guests can taste 25 top French natural wines poured by founder Toshiya Kawasaki, while jazz, ambient, and disco are spun straight from vinyl.
U.GRAINE
5 Rue Littré
75006 Paris
Barely a few months old, U.Graine is a charming florist-café on a quiet Left Bank street, where you can sip a delicate flower-infused latte while surrounded by the loveliest blooms. There’s also a tempting little extra: opt for the special and your drink arrives with a mini bouquet on the side.
CLASSIQUE
1bis rue Lallier
75009 Paris
Sited in a former pharmacy, Classique is a drawcard for the neighborhood’s 30-somethings meeting for an adventurous (wine-based!) cocktail, a bottle of Muscadet, or a glass of natural wine. There are still some reminders of the old pharmaceutical days—like the snake in the logo and the cabinets that have long been filled with a different kind of medicine.
SUPERFINE
8 Passage Josset
75011 Paris
A cooler, French-leaning spin on the classic American dive, this bar boasts one of the most exciting cocktail menus around. Drinks are organized by occasion—All Day Breakfast, Appetizer, Main Course, Late Night—but it’s the desserts that steal the show: try the bourbon-laced milkshake topped with smoked whipped cream.
Where Should I Go?
Linda Solanki and Jérémie Colin are the founders of ‘Where Should I Go?’, a Paris-based bespoke itinerary service designed for travelers who crave true-to-place encounters and a deep dive into local life.
Jérémie Colin