Here are the best gay bars in Paris
While Le Marais serves as the primary gayborhood of the French capital, gay establishments are speckled all across the city.
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While Le Marais serves as the primary gayborhood of the French capital (think of it as a Parisian Castro or West Hollywood), gay establishments are speckled all across the city. As an epicenter of global art, culture, and fashion, Paris offers myriad options for spending your days absorbing famous works of art and shopping in its various boutiques. And this inclusion of the gay community continues through out the night in its many queer bars and clubs.
Le Carrefour
Neophytes of Paris can get their feet wet in this comparatively unintimidating bar. Located in the iconic gayborhood of Le Marais, this unassuming establishment foregoes the kitschy aesthetics embraced by many queer watering holes. So grab a drink of the terrace and aloofly cruise the cavalcade of Parisian queers strutting by.
Les Pietons
For a laid-back feel, head to this Spanish tapas bar in Beauborg to share a small plate meal and a pitcher of sangria with friends.
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El Hombre
Bears visiting Paris will feel right at home at El Hombre. As the name implies, the crowd fits into that hypermasculine Tom of Finland archetype. So put on a harness and cruise for the French dudes.
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Les 3w Cafe
For our female queer travelers, the bar formerly known as Les Scandalouses is an ideal setting for sapphic tourists. It’s also great for men looking to take out their girl-besties in an environment less cruise-y than many other options.
Duplex
While the Champs-Élysées is predominantly known as a shopping mecca for visiting fashionistas, it’s also home to this hybrid restaurant/nightclub/bowling alley. And for tourists who are easily intimidated by the locals, this venue prides itself on its more welcoming crowd.
Mix
Be sure to head over to this spacious club in Montparnasse on Sunday for their popular weekly Tea Dance. Heads up, if you get there early, admission is free.
L’Imprévu Café
While most of this list caters to boisterous venues, this cafe offers a more laid-back environment. This kitschy cafe is a great place to grab an afternoon coffee or beer and talk with friends.
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