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, 12 Rue du Plâtre
Amnesia Cafe, 42 Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Large gay bar right in the middle of Le Marais in Paris. Two small floors with a relaxed atmosphere. Sometimes musical shows downstairs.
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Bear's Den, 6 Rue des Lombards
Cox Bar, 15 Rue des Archives
Bar 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 Merri
L'Oiseau Bariole, 16 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Le 49, 49, rue des Blancs Manteaux
Le Carre, 18 Rue du Temple
Le Central Marais, 33 Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Le Feeling, 43 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Le Scarron, 3 Rue Geoffroy l'Angevin
Les Jacasses - Adonis Cafe, 5 Rue des Écouffes
Mixer Bar, 23 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Small 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 Bretonnerie
Trendy 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, 40 Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Open Cafe, 17 Rue des Archives
Popular 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 Verrerie
Very 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 Temple
Trendy 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 Ferronnerie
Small 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 Merri
Large 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 Bar du Kent'z - , 2-4 rue Vauvilliers
Le Palmier, 16 Rue des Lombards
Le Troisieme Lieu, 52 Rue Quincampoix
La 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, 18 Rue Saint-Martin
Tropic Cafe, 66 rue des Lombards
Gay 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 Lombards
Gay 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, 2, rue de Marivaux
Le Duplex, 25 rue Michel Le Comte
One 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, 21 Rue Saint Sabin
Le Zango, 15 Rue du Cygne