The most popular gay bars in Paris are located in the area called Le Marais. Most popular bars for Paris locals ánd tourists are the Open Cafe, Cafe Cox (with a butchy atmosphere) and Mixer bar (young guys). The Raidd bar is very popular with tourists because of the shower ... every hour or so a hot stripper takes a shower shower!
Akhenaton Cafe
Bear's Den
6 Rue des LombardsIt's all in the name..... Gay bear bar with terrace outside, small darkroom and videos inside.
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Cox Bar
15 Rue des ArchivesBar for real guys...The crew cuts and dress code of most of the visitors is in line. Can be very crowded (also outside) but always friendly. The pink decor proofs that. Happy hours till 9pm.
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Curieux Spaghetti Bar
14 rue Saint MerriTrendy bar to drink your cocktail changes into a pasta restaurant during lunch and dinner hours.
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L'Oiseau Bariole
16 Rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieSmall and quiet bar at one of the main gay streets in Le Marais. Relaxed atmosphere.
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Le 49
Le Carre
Le Central Marais
Le Feeling
Le Scarron
3 Rue Geoffroy l'AngevinNew bar with live DJ's, inspired by the French poet Paul Scarron, who lived in Le Marais.
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Les Jacasses - Adonis Cafe
Mixer Bar
23 rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieSmall and slightly alternative bar with live DJ's, who play the latest beats from small balcony above the entrance. Bathroom is at the first floor, but watch your head, the ceiling is only high enough for midgets......Young crowds
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Oh! Fada
35 Rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieTrendy and slightly arty bar in Le Marais with a young crowd, smooth drinks and live DJ's. Also with special theme nights on Friday and Saturday.
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Okawa
Open Cafe
17 Rue des ArchivesPopular popular gay cafe and meeting place at one of the bussiest cross roads in Le Marais. Very for (late) breakfast and lunch. Small terrace outside to watch the cute boys cruising by.
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Quetzal
10 Rue de la VerrerieVery large gay bar, specially popular during weekends. Crowd ranges from young fashion queens to older muscle mary's. Techno / house atmosphere. Free condoms available.
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Raidd Bar
23 Rue du TempleTrendy gay DJ cafe in the very heart of Le Marais. Can be very busy with all kinds of men. Gorgeous muscled bar tenders....Mmmmm maybe we should also take a shower like the go go dancers do frequently next to the bar....
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Banana Cafe
13-15 Rue de la FerronnerieSmall gay bar next to Les Halles. The tropical look and strippers on the bar make it a popular hang out for younger gays. Entrance fee in weekends required.
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Cafe Beaubourg
43 Rue St MerriLarge terrace with mixed public in opposite of the Centre Pompidou. Just watch all the shopping French boys and tourists go by. And have a wonderfull view at Renzo Piano's master piece...
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Le Palmier
Le Troisieme Lieu
52 Rue QuincampoixLa Cantine Des Ginettes Armees - a mix of kitsch, drinks, food, world music and electro house. All over 2 floors.
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Snax KFE
Tropic Cafe
66 rue des LombardsGay bar-restaurant in the Paris Les Halles area with terrace. the crowd is young and happy. Regular happy hours.
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Wolf Bar
37 Rue des LombardsGay bar for men, wolves, bears, chubbies and their admirers. At Wolfparis you can find lots of men for a drink, talk and have fun. It's a huge bar, with tables outdoor and even a dance floor inside. DJ sessions on weekends. They make a great happy hour from 17 to 21 every day!
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Alexander's Bar
Le Bar du Kent'z - Le Back Up
Le Duplex
25 rue Michel Le ComteOne of the oldest bars of Paris outside the busy gay scene of Marais. Jazz, house, art, conversations and some girls. That's the mix....
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Le Sofa
Le Zango