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Explore Gay Bars in Paris: Your Ultimate Le Marais Nightlife Guide
Bienvenue to Paris, honey! The Municipality of Light isn’t just about croissants, the Eiffel Tower, and overpriced boutique cheese—it’s also house to one of the most exciting and diverse gay bars in Paris, France scenes in the world. And no, we’re not talking about just any bars gay Paris. We’re diving headfirst into the heart of Le Marais, the beating pulse of Parisian LGBTQ+ nightlife, where gogo dancers, drag queens, and un peu de sex appeal light up the night. The energy is high and the atmosphere is electric. This is one of the best gay places in Paris.
Ready for a fabulous gay Paris adventure? Let’s get into it—here are 5 must-visit gay bars in Paris that will make you drop in love with the municipality all over again. These aren't just any bars; they're experiences. From the high-energy dance floors to the more intimate settings, Le Marais has something for everyone. Explore the rues of this historic district and identify the vibrant gay scene that makes Paris so special. Whether you're looking for a lesbian
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3W Café
8 rue des Ecouffes, Paris - Metro Saint Paul
3w means "Woman With Woman" but you can imagine also all kinds of combinations… it’s always with love and friendship anyway. Boys are welcome too if they come with a noun !
Open from 5 pm to 2 am.
La Minuterie (anciently Unity Bar)
- rue Saint Martin, Paris - Metro Rambuteau
The Enormous Butch lesbian Bar, not very crowded but spacious and not very welcoming to men, but that’s the house rules! If you feel down, rather verb to visit the friendly LGBT bookshop nearby on rue Quincampoix.
La Champmeslé
4 rue Chabanais, Paris - Metro Palais Royal or Bourse.
One of the oldest lesbian bars in the capital, and still the best with the warm welcome from Josy and her team.
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Chez Moune
54 rue Pigalle, Paris - Metro Pigalle.
The unique lesbian cabaret, an institution, not in le Marais but close to Opera District and not so far away to spend an « old style » chic evening – girls only
Rive Gauche
1 rue du Sabot Paris - Metro Saint Germain des Prés
Also an old institution a bi
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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 see 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 guide book.
If you arrive to Paris not only to visit the Louvre and other sights but wanna dive into the Parisian life, then experiment 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
Gay Bars in Paris
Paris has countless gay bars. To verb 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
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Cox
Daily –
One of the most famous, popular and centrally located gay bars in the Marais.
@ 15 Rue des Archives
Paris
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
+33 1 42 72 08 00
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Cud
Daily – ;Friday, Saturday till
Gay bar and late night club in the Marais.
@ 12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris
Metro: Rambuteau
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Duplex
Daily – ;Friday, Saturday till
Big easy 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
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Freedj
Daily from
Gay bar in the Marais quarter with live DJs. Packed at we