Bars
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Gay cruising club in the 11th arrondissement of Paris with lockers, labyrinth, booths, slings etc. Non-alcoholic drinks only.
Iconic gay bar in the heart of Le Marais on Rue des Archives, a Paris institution known for its lively terrace and welcoming mixed queer crowd.
Gay bar and club in Le Marais on Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie with regular DJ nights and a festive atmosphere.
Quetzal
Lively gay bar on Rue de la Verrerie in Le Marais with a loyal local following and a prominent place in Paris's queer nightlife.
Casual gay bar on Rue des Archives in the heart of Paris's Le Marais neighborhood, a relaxed neighborhood spot popular with a local crowd.
Bear's Den
A popular, rugged neighborhood bar catering to the bear community and their admirers with a friendly, local feel.
Gay cruise bar on two levels. Dresscode naked or underwear. Admission: 10-20 €, incl. 1 drink
Gay cruise bar in the Marais. With bar on the ground floor and two small basement levels that can get quite busy at times.
Small kinky gay cruise bar for fetish and special interests. Atmospheric play area in the 400 years old cellar vaults. A 'bar with a soul', friendly atmosphere and passionate staff. Admission: free. Minimum consumption: 1 drink
Le Comptoir du Tresor
LGBT-friendly resto-bar in the Marais quarter. With various events such as karaoke, shows and DJ sets.
One Way
Small gay bar with rustic ambience and some cruising in the basement. Rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
Big LGBT-friendly cafe-bar with street terrace. Rather young and middle-aged clientele.
Queer inclusive lounge bar with street terrace, karaoke evenings, cabaret, exhibitions and more.
French cafe-bar with its share of gay guests due to its street terrace and location between the gay epicenter in the Marais and the stores around Rue Verrerie and Rue Rivoli.
Queer feminist bar near the Centre Pompidou in Paris, an inclusive space hosting events, readings, and performances for LGBTQ+ and feminist communities.
Big simple bar, with exhibitions. The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.
Cabaret Michou
Legendary Le Marais cabaret and gay bar that anchored Parisian queer nightlife for decades, famous for its female impersonator shows and its flamboyant owner Michou.
Paris legendary lesbian bar offering warm community-first atmosphere.
LGBTQ+ bar in Paris with a local queer crowd and regular social nightlife activity.
Paris Les Halles long-running gay bar with cabaret, disco, karaoke, and go-go dancers.
Iconic gay bar in Le Marais known for its shirtless dancers performing in glass shower boxes above the bar, one of Paris's most photographed queer venues.
Queer-friendly floating bar and restaurant moored on the Seine at Port des Invalides, known for its mixed crowd, outdoor dancing, and scenic riverside setting.
Legendary Montmartre cabaret with a long history of glamorous drag and transgender performances, one of Paris's most storied queer entertainment venues.