Gay bars paris

Paris is a European capital for all things gay and fabulous, from extravagant local personalities to a neighborhood teeming with addresses for a night of cavorting. The Marais, centrally-located just north of the Hôtel de Ville and south of the Place de la République, is the epicentre for nightlife catering to boys and men of all walks, but it’s just the beginning. Starting an evening in or around the Marais is the finest way to discover out from the locals what’s going on in other gay bars around town. Whether you’re looking to contribute casual drinks, move until dawn, or have a brush with a local Parisian, there’s joy to be had any night of the week. 

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Top 10 queer bars in Paris

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Gay Bars in Paris

Paris has countless gay bars. To keep this page usable for travellers not all of these bars have been listed here (particularly those of interest mainly for locals).

Banana Café

Since , one of the longest running gay-friendly bars in Paris.
Mixed clientele.

@ 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie
Paris

Metro: Châtelet, Les Halles

Cox

Daily  – 

One of the most famous, popular and centrally located gay bars in the Marais.

@ 15 Rue des Archives
Paris

Metro: HĂ´tel de Ville

+33 1 42 72 08 00

Cud

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Gay bar and late night club in the Marais.

@ 12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris

Metro: Rambuteau

Duplex

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Big simple bar, with exhibitions.
The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.

@ 25 Rue Michel Le Comte
Paris

Metro: Rambuteau

Freedj

Daily from

Gay bar in the Marais quarter with dwell DJs. Packed at we

Paris Gay Travel Guide

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About Paris and its gay life

Paris is certainly one of the top 3 travel destinations in Europe, and for the author of these lines it is the most beautiful one. Considering how many wonderful cities in Europe had been destroyed in the last war and didn't gain their former beauty and fame, yet, after 80 years, Paris is truly a treasure and miracle.

You could stay in Paris for months or check in Paris again and again, and you would still see other beautiful and interesting spots if you explore the city with curiosity and open eyes. Just stroll around a bit and do not only follow the routes in your travel mentor book.

If you arrive to Paris not only to visit the Louvre and other sights but wanna dive into the Parisian life, then strive to avoid August. Many Parisians take their long vacations in August and some companies are even completely closed. In the gay scene even the most popular gay clubs and bars won't be very crowded or will be empty or closed.

The gay center of Paris is the Marais, an old district in the 4th arrondisse

Paris gay bars and clubs

Cox Bar

Bar for real crew cuts and dress code of most of the visitors is in line. Can be very crowded (also outside) but always friendly more

15 Rue des Archives, Paris map
    Opening hours are indicative only.

    Freedj

    Freedj is a trendy and slightly arty bar in Le Marais on 2 floors with a young crowd, smooth drinks and live DJ's. Also with special theme nights on Friday and Saturday more

    35, Rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris map
      Opening hours are indicative only.

      Raidd Bar

      Trendy gay DJ cafe in the very heart of Le Marais. Can be very busy with all kinds of men. Gorgeous muscled bar tenders. more

      23 Rue du Temple, Paris map
        Opening hours are indicative only.

        Banana Cafe

        Small gay block next to Les Halles. The tropical look and strippers on the exclude make it a trendy hang out for younger gays more

        Rue de la Ferronnerie, Paris map
        Opening hours are indicative only.

        Bear's Den

        Gay bear bar with terrace outside (smokey), cavernous darkroom and dance floor in the ancient 3-level cellars typical of