Gay bar marais paris

Paris is a European capital for all things same-sex attracted 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 leading way to find out from the locals what’s going on in other gay bars around town. Whether you’re looking to share casual drinks, boogie until dawn, or possess a brush with a local Parisian, there’s pleasurable to be had any night of the week. 

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Top 10 lgbtq+ bars in Paris

1. Les Souffl

Explore Gay Bars in Paris: Your Ultimate Le Marais Nightlife Guide

Bienvenue to Paris, honey! The City of Light isn’t just about croissants, the Eiffel Tower, and overpriced boutique cheese—it’s also home to one of the most invigorating 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 foremost gay places in Paris.

Ready for a fabulous male lover Paris adventure? Let’s receive into it—here are 5 must-visit gay bars in Paris that will build you fall in adore with the city 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 discover the vibrant gay scene that makes Paris so special. Whether you're looking for a lesbian

Lesbian Guide

BARS

3W Café
8 rue des Ecouffes, Paris - Metro Saint Paul

3w means "Woman With Woman" but you can dream also all kinds of combinations… it’s always with adore and friendship anyway. Boys are welcome too if they come with a girl !
Open from 5 pm to 2 am.

La Minuterie (anciently Unity Bar)
- rue Saint Martin, Paris - Metro Rambuteau

The Large Butch lesbian Prevent, not very crowded but spacious and not very welcoming to men, but that’s the property rules! If you feel down, rather choose to stop by 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.

CLUBS

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 allocate an « aged style » chic evening – girls only


 

Rive Gauche
1 rue du Sabot Paris - Metro Saint Germain des Prés

Also an old institution a bi

Gay Bars in Paris

Paris has countless gay bars. To retain 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 plain 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 live DJs. Packed at we