Patroc Paris Gay Guide 2024
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Accommodation Tips
Hôtel Jacques De Molay
Hotel. ***, from 170 €
Boutique hotel in the Marais. With air-conditioned rooms, small sauna and fitness room.
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94 rue des Archives
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Hôtel Jules & Jim
Hotel, gay-friendly. ****, from 190 €
Gay-friendly stylish boutique hotel in the Marais quarter. Air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms. Professional and helpful staff.
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11 Rue des Gravilliers
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau, Arts et Métiers
Restaurants
Le Ju'
Daily 07:00 – 02:00
French brasserie with big street terrace in the Marais quarter.
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16 Rue des Archives
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Le Petit Prince de Paris
Monday-Saturday 19:30 – 24:00
Gay-friendly restaurant in the Quartier Latin, close to the Sorbonne.
Reservation recommended.
Reservation recommended.
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12 Rue de Lanneau
Paris 75005
Paris 75005
Metro: Maubert – Mutualité, Cluny – La Sorbonne
Tata Burger
Daily 12:00 – 24:00
Burger restaurant with small street terrace in the middle of the gay area in the Marais.
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54 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
Who's
Wednesday-Sunday 18:00 – 02:00/06:00
Modern and stylish restaurant (international cuisine) and bar in the Marais.
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14 Rue Saint-Merri / 1 Rue Pierre au Lard
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
Bars & Pubs
Banana Café
Since 1990, one of the longest running gay-friendly bars in Paris.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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13 Rue de la Ferronnerie
Paris 75001
Paris 75001
Metro: Châtelet, Les Halles
Bear's Den
Daily 16:00 – 02:00
The honey pot in Paris for bears, chubbies and daddies.
With bar, lounge floor and disco-bar.
With bar, lounge floor and disco-bar.
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6 Rue des Lombards
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Châtelet
Cox
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
One of the most famous, popular and centrally located gay bars in the Marais.
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15 Rue des Archives
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Cud
Gay bar and late night club in the Marais.
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12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau
Duplex
Big simple bar, with exhibitions.
The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.
The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.
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25 Rue Michel Le Comte
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau
Freedj
Daily from 18:00
Gay bar in the Marais quarter with live DJs. Packed at weekend nights.
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35 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
La Boite
Tuesday-Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
Small gay music bar.
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15 Rue des Lombards
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Châtelet, Hôtel de Ville
Le Barlone
Queer inclusive lounge bar with street terrace, karaoke evenings, cabaret, exhibitions and more.
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13 Rue Bergère
Paris 75009
Paris 75009
Metro: Bonne Nouvelle, Grands Boulevards
Le Cactus
Daily 15:00 – 23:00/02:00
Gay-oriented bar and bistro with small street terrace in the Marais quarter.
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28 Rue des Archives
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
Le Carrefour
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.
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8 Rue des Archives
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Le Comptoir du Trésor
LGBT-friendly resto-bar in the Marais quarter.
With various events such as karaoke, shows and DJ sets.
With various events such as karaoke, shows and DJ sets.
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7 Rue du Trésor
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Saint-Paul, Hôtel de Ville
Les Souffleurs
Small queer-inclusive bar in the Marais.
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7 Rue de la Verrerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
One Way
Daily 17:00/18:00 – 02:00
Small gay bar with rustic ambience and some cruising in the basement.
Rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
Rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
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28 Rue Charlot
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Saint-Sébastien – Froissart, Rambuteau
Quetzal
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
Gay music bar on the edge of the Marais quarter.
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10 Rue de la Verrerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Raidd Bar
Music bar, at night with gogo dancers and a shower show.
One of the biggest and busiest gay bars in the Marais.
One of the biggest and busiest gay bars in the Marais.
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23 Rue du Temple
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
The Labo
Gay-friendly music bar with large street terrace.
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37 Rue des Lombards
Paris 75001
Paris 75001
Metro: Châtelet
Who's
Wednesday-Sunday 18:00 – 02:00/06:00
Modern and stylish restaurant (international cuisine) and bar in the Marais.
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14 Rue Saint-Merri / 1 Rue Pierre au Lard
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
WorkshoW
Tuesday-Saturday 15:00 – 02:00
Big LGBT-friendly cafe-bar with street terrace.
Rather young and middle-aged clientele.
Rather young and middle-aged clientele.
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173 Rue Saint-Martin
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau, Étienne Marcel
+33 6 63 78 06 21 (mobile)
Ze Baar
Daily from 18:00
Small no-frills gay bar. Popular with a bears-friendly crowd.
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41 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville
Clubs & Parties
See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Paris.
BBB – Black Blanc Beur
Sunday 24:00 – 06:00
Biggest gay 'multi-ethnic' party in Paris.
Music: R'n'B, House, Dancehall, Arabic, Oriental, Ragga.
Music: R'n'B, House, Dancehall, Arabic, Oriental, Ragga.
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18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
Paris 75011
Paris 75011
Metro: République
Cud
Gay bar and late night club in the Marais.
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12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau
Drag me up
Sunday 20:00 – 02:00 (till 8 June 2025)
Weekly gay party in the Marais with Pop music, hits and remixes and a drag artist contest, hosted by Cookie Kunty.
@ Who's
14 Rue Saint-Merri
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
Gibus Club
Friday, Saturday 23:30/24:00 – 06:00
Gay club with two dancefloors: House and Pop/R'n'B.
Admission: from 15 €
Admission: from 15 €
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18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
Paris 75011
Paris 75011
Metro: République
Tango
(Usually) Friday, Saturday 22:30 – 05:00
Ballroom nights for LGBTQs and friends. Till approx. 00:30 couple dancing: Waltz, Tango, Paso Doble, Polka, Rock 'n' Roll and Cha-cha-cha. Afterwards disco with all kinds of music except Techno.
Admission: from 10 €
Admission: from 10 €
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11-13 Rue au Maire
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Arts et Métiers
Cruising & Fetish
Boxxman
Small gay sex shop near Forum des Halles.
In the basement small cruising area 'Le Boxx' (busiest between approx. 16:00 and 18:00).
In the basement small cruising area 'Le Boxx' (busiest between approx. 16:00 and 18:00).
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2 Rue de la Cossonnerie
Paris 75001
Paris 75001
Metro: Les Halles
Full Metal
Gay cruising bar in the Marais. Fetish-friendly – check the Full Metal website for its weekly program (and possible dresscodes).
Minimum consumption: 1 drink
Minimum consumption: 1 drink
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40 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Rambuteau
Krash
Cruise bar in the Marais, with a nice bar area on the ground floor and play areas in the basement (where the atmosphere and smell tend to be more on the sleazy side).
Minimum consumption: 1 drink
Minimum consumption: 1 drink
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12 Rue Simon le Franc
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Rambutea, Hôtel de Ville
+33 9 81 77 18 51 (mobile)
L'Impact
Gay cruise bar on two levels. Dresscode naked or underwear.
Admission: 10-20 €, incl. 1 drink
Admission: 10-20 €, incl. 1 drink
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18 Rue Greneta
Paris 75002
Paris 75002
Metro: Étienne Marcel, Réaumur – Sébastopol
Le Keller
Gay cruising club for harder and special interests.
Since 1977.
Admission: 20 €, incl. 1st drink
Since 1977.
Admission: 20 €, incl. 1st drink
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14 Rue Keller
Paris 75011
Paris 75011
Metro: Bastille, Voltaire, Ledru-Rollin
Le Mensch
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
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
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34 Rue Charlot
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
+33 9 53 53 38 84 (mobile)
One Way
Daily 17:00/18:00 – 02:00
Small gay bar with rustic ambience and some cruising in the basement.
Rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
Rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
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28 Rue Charlot
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Saint-Sébastien – Froissart, Rambuteau
Secteur X
Gay cruise bar in the Marais. With bar on the ground floor and two small basement levels that can get quite busy at times.
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49 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Rambuteau
xkboys
Cruising club in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. (The former Bunker club.)
With lockers, labyrinth, booths, slings etc.
Non-alcoholic drinks only.
Admission: 6-18 €
With lockers, labyrinth, booths, slings etc.
Non-alcoholic drinks only.
Admission: 6-18 €
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150 Rue Saint-Maur
Paris 75011
Paris 75011
Metro: Goncourt, Belleville, Parmentier
+33 9 77 87 62 43 (mobile)
Saunas
IDM Sauna
Gay sauna on 4 floors; one room with a small gym.
Admission: 22-24 € (16-18 € up to 35 years)
Admission: 22-24 € (16-18 € up to 35 years)
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4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre
Paris 75009
Paris 75009
Metro: Grands Boulevards
Euro Men's Club
Daily 11:00 – 20:00
Gay sauna in the center of Paris with a rather mature clientele, friendly staff and clean premises.
Entrance in the passage on the right.
Admission: 24 € (16 € up to 30 years)
Entrance in the passage on the right.
Admission: 24 € (16 € up to 30 years)
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10 Rue Saint-Marc
Paris 75002
Paris 75002
Metro: Bourse, Grands Boulevards
Key West Sauna
Daily 12:00 – 22:00
After work gay sauna, located north of the center of Paris, close to the train stations Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est .
Reported to be rather quiet, run-down and unfriendly.
Admission: 23 €
Reported to be rather quiet, run-down and unfriendly.
Admission: 23 €
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141 Rue La Fayette
Paris 75010
Paris 75010
Metro: Gare du Nord
Les Bains d'Odessa
Daily 12:00 – 22:00
Gay sauna in Montparnasse. Clientele: bears and mature guys.
Admission: 25 €
Admission: 25 €
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5 Rue d'Odessa
Paris 75014
Paris 75014
Metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (exit 6)
Riad
Daily 13:00 – 22:00
Small gay sauna in the east of Paris, with a touch of oriental style.
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184 Rue des Pyrénées
Paris 75020
Paris 75020
Metro: Gambetta
Sun City
Big gay sauna in Indian decor. Located in the center of Paris, close to the Marais quarter.
Admission: 22–25 € (14–17 € up to 25 years)
Admission: 22–25 € (14–17 € up to 25 years)
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62 Boulevard de Sébastopol
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Étienne Marcel, Réaumur – Sébastopol
Shops
Les Mots à la Bouche
Daily 10:30 – 19:30
LGBTQ bookstore with a long tradition. (Moved here to the 11th arrondissement in 2020 because of exploding rents in the Marais.)
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37 Rue Saint-Ambroise
Paris 75011
Paris 75011
Metro: Rue Saint-Maur, Saint-Ambroise
BMC
Daily 10:00 – 01:00
Gay sex shop.
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21 Rue des Lombards
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Châtelet, Hôtel de Ville
Boxxman
Small gay sex shop near Forum des Halles.
In the basement small cruising area 'Le Boxx' (busiest between approx. 16:00 and 18:00).
In the basement small cruising area 'Le Boxx' (busiest between approx. 16:00 and 18:00).
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2 Rue de la Cossonnerie
Paris 75001
Paris 75001
Metro: Les Halles
IEM Le Marais
French gay sex shop chain. Magazines, toys and leather and rubber gear.
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16 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Paul
Le BHV Marais L'Homme
The department store for men: clothes, shoes, accessories and perfumes.
At the edge of the Marais quarter and very gay frequented.
At the edge of the Marais quarter and very gay frequented.
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36 Rue de la Verrerie
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
Les Dessous d'Apollon
Wide selection of underwear for men.
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8 Rue de Moussy
Paris 75004
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
+33 1 42 74 06 06, +33 970 408 405 (mobile)
Services
Centre LGBT Paris
The centre hosts several LGBT associations and provides help and advice.
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63 Rue Beaubourg
Paris 75003
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau, Arts et Métiers
Massages pour hommes
List of masseurs in Paris offering professional relaxation massages for men.
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Paris