Shops in Paris

Most of the shops in the Marais district are at least gay-friendly. Especially on Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie and its side streets you'll find several shops for underwear, clubwear and streetwear.

Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed. Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.

Update November 2020: By order of the French government, all restaurants and bars have to stay closed until further notice.

Update 16 January 2021: The night curfew in Paris is now from 18:00 to 06:00.

Les Mots à la Bouche

Reopened November 2020; daily 10:00 – 18:00

Gay and lesbian bookstore with a long tradition.
Moved here to the 11th arrondissement in 2020 because of exploding rents in the Marais.

motsbouche.com

@ 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise
Paris 75011

Metro: Rue Saint-Maur, Saint-Ambroise

+33 1 42 78 88 30

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BMC

Gay sex shop.

@ 21 Rue des Lombards
Paris 75004

Metro: Châtelet, Hôtel de Ville

+33 1 40 27 98 09

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Boxxman

Small gay sex shop near Forum des Halles.
In the basement small cruising area 'Le Boxx' (admission from 10 €, busiest between approx. 16:00 and 18:00).

boxxman.fr

@ 2 Rue de la Cossonnerie
Paris 75001

Metro: Les Halles

+33 1 42 21 47 02

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IEM Le Marais

French gay sex shop chain. Magazines, toys and leather gear.

@ 16 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Paris 75004

Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Paul

+33 1 42 74 01 61

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Le BHV Marais L'Homme