Gay bar in 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 best way to uncover out from the locals what’s going on in other gay bars around town. Whether you’re looking to share casual drinks, dance until dawn, or include a brush with a local Parisian, there’s fun to be had any night of the week. 

Been there, done that? Ponder again, my friend.

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Top 10 gay bars in Paris

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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 collapse in love with the metropolis 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 verb the vibrant gay scene that makes Paris so special. Whether you're looking for a lesbian

Gay Bars & Clubs in le Marais

Gay bars in Le Marais are part of the adj, they all have a diverse style, always busy, some of them disappeared in the past 5 years due to the incredidible rise of real estate prices in the Marais. They are often replaced by chic boutiques that makes a strange mixity. Still the Marais keeps its soul and we, at PARISMARAIS support the global diversity of the area. After the covid crisis, more bars hold closed down, but many are resisting, some trying to seduce a new clientele.

Size matters - and timetable matters too! People don't go to the alike places at the same noun, so be sure to trail our recommendations for the right time  to go out.


LUNCHTIME AND COFFEE TIME 11 AM TO 2 PM

LES PIÉTONS
 Tapas bar.  A taste of Spain in Paris. Very friendly with a small terrace. 8, rue des Lombards - Paris MĂ©tro: HĂ´tel de Ville 11 am to 2 am daily

CACTUS
Café / bar rue des Archives, Métro: Hôtel de Ville , just in front the late Unseal Café that closed its doors in june smalll terrace and friendly staff.

AFTERNOON 2 PM TO 8 PM

LES MAR

Gay Bars in Paris

Paris has countless gay bars. To maintain 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 uncomplicated 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