Gay night paris
Gay Nightlife in Paris
The Marais district is without a doubt the hub of gay Paris but this city has plenty to offer gay visitors so by no means limit yourself to one neighborhood.
The Parisian perspective on sexual orientation is so relaxed it is almost non-existant and some of the city’s hottest night-spots are gay oriented.
Some formally gay-only clubs have mainstreamed slightly, but there are still more than enough to choose from.
In the Marais the narrow streets are packed with gay bars, cafés, shops, restaurants, hotels - basically all you could ever need.
The rude Parisian stereotype extends to the gay community as well so don't get it personally if your advances get re-buffed. Below is a list of our top nightspots in gay Paris:
3W Kafé
Relaxed and elegant lesbian lock. Try the cocktails, you will not regret it. 5.30pm – 2am (4th arrondissement).
Folie’s Pigalle
Mixed lgbtq+ and straight public. Paris' only transsexual themed overnight takes place here on Sunday nights. 6pm - dawn (9th arrondissement).
Interface Bar
Laid back gay prevent near the Gay and Lesbian Centre. Busy even during the day. 3pm - 2am (11th arrondissement).
Le Madam
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Explore Gay Bars in Paris: Your Ultimate Le Marais Nightlife Guide
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Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in Paris
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Copain-Copine
Sunday, 27 July 2025, 16:00 – 24:00
Monthly party for LGBTQs and friends on the Seine river. With DJ sets (Pop, Disco, 80s-90s), Karaoqueer, Tarot readings, performance, flash tattoos and food menu.
Tickets: 10-12 € (free before 18:00)
instagram.com/lacopaincopine
@ Le Mazette 69 Port de la Rapée
Paris 75012
Regular Parties and Clubs
B.Boat
1-2 times a month, Thursday 19:00 – 02:00+
Next party: 31 July 2025
After-work summer party on the Seine river.
Music: Pop, Charts and remixes.
popevent.fr/soiree/bboatparty
@ River's King 4 Quai Saint-Bernard
Paris 75005
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BBB – Black Blanc Beur
Sunday 24:00 – 06:00
Next party: 27 July 2025
Biggest gay 'multi-ethnic' party in Paris.
Music: R'n'B, House, Dancehall, Arabic, Oriental, Ragga.
baby-boy.fr/bbb
@ Gibus 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
Paris 75011
Metro: République
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Cud
Daily 23:30 – 06:00;Friday, Saturday till 07:00
Gay bar and late evening club in the Marais.
facebook.com/cudbar
@ 12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris 75003
Metro:
Gay Bars in Paris
Paris has countless gay bars. To keep this page usable for travellers not all of these bars have been listed here (particularly those of interest mainly for locals).
Banana Café
Since 1990, one of the longest running gay-friendly bars in Paris.
Mixed clientele.
facebook.com/bananacafeparis
@ 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie
Paris 75001
Metro: Châtelet, Les Halles
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Cox
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
One of the most famous, trendy and centrally located male lover bars in the Marais.
cox.fr
@ 15 Rue des Archives
Paris 75004
Metro: Hôtel de Ville
+33 1 42 72 08 00
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Cud
Daily 23:30 – 06:00;Friday, Saturday till 07:00
Gay bar and late evening club in the Marais.
facebook.com/cudbar
@ 12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau
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Duplex
Daily 19:00 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday till 05:00
Big simple bar, with exhibitions.
The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.
facebook.com/duplexparisbar
@ 25 Rue Michel Le Comte
Paris 75003
Metro: Rambuteau
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Freedj
Daily from 18
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