Paris Gay Activities Master List

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Gay Paris Hotels

1 Enjoy Bed & Breakfast (ebab) | http://www.ebab.com/Europe/France/Paris

ebab is a website dedicated to gay-owned and/or gay-friendly accommodations in the world's major cities. They have 74 available apartments in Paris listed on their site, so you can live like a local while visiting the City of Light.

2 Absolu Living | http://www.absoluliving.com/gay-hotel-paris/

This is another gay listing site that has plenty of self-catered apartments to choose from in Paris. They also own My Gay Paris (http://www.my-gay-paris.com/), which has up to the minute gay news and listings.

3 B&B Gay Paris | http://www.agayroomparis.net/

This site advertises three gorgeous, gay-owned flats in different parts of the city 75003, 75004 and 75010 each with their own websites and contact information, and bargain-basement prices. A real steal; definitely check these out before thinking about a hotel.

4 La Maison Bleue | 60 rue du Capitaine Ferber, 75020 | 09 51 96 05 92 | http://www.bedandbreakfastofparis.com/

Alain and Christophe have a beautiful apartment within the city limits but a bit outside the hustle and bustle, which means you have a lovely garden and a bit of peace and quiet to yourself. They also have a studio in 75002 that can be available as well.

5 Gay Accommodation Paris | 271, rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75011 | 01 43 48 13 82 | http://www.gayaccommodationparis.com/index.php

Yet another gay site, this one with apartments rentable at a weekly rate, with everything from studios to multi-bedroom duplexes available all over the city.

6 Hôtel Duo | 11 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 72 22 | http://www.duo-paris.com/

Located in the Marais, this designer boutique hotel is very popular with the gays, so there's always a bit of a scene in the lobby bar and while their sauna is not a cruising spot, you never know who'll you'll find having a steam.

7 Hotel le Bellechasse | 8 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 | 01 45 50 22 31 | http://www.lebellechasse.com/

Le Bellechasse is another boutique hotel, this time with 33 themed rooms exquisitely designed by Christian Lacroix. While the hotel itself doesn't have many amenities, the rooms are chock-full of gadgets and perks.

8 Hotel Emile | 2 Rue Malher, 75004 | 01 42 72 76 17 | http://www.hotelemile.com/

The Emile is yet another design boutique hotel in the Marais, but at a price that won't bust your wallet. Some rooms have an open plan with an enormous glass-walled shower, a plus if you're with someone particularly beautiful.

9 Hotel Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais | 12 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 34 12 | http://www.carondebeaumarchais.com/

With its beamed ceilings and authentic period furniture, some may find this hotel stuffy while others will feel like they've finally found the true Paris. There are 19 rooms with sound-proofing and wifi, and even though it's an old building there is an elevator!

10 Le 20 Prieuré Hôtel | 20 Rue du Grand Prieur, 75011 | 01 47 00 74 14 | http://www.hotel20prieure.com/en/

This cosy hotel is near the Canal St-Martin, which has been a draw recently for those looking to get out of the Louvre-Opera axis of tourist evil. Cute rooms, if a bit on the small side, but the prices are unbeatable and includes wifi and breakfast.

11 Paris Le Grand (An Intercontinental Hotel) | 2 Rue Scrib Paris , 75009 France | Front Desk +33-1-40073232

http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail

The Paris Le Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city. It is in the 9th arrondissement, in front of the Opera, close to Vendome plaza, The Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde. If you are lucky enough to get a room in the summer facing the Opera, you will hear beautiful music flowing inside your room each night as the free concerts abound in the summer. The hotel has some of the best food in Paris and the staff is a delight.

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Gay Paris Bars

1 Café Cox | 15 Rue des Archives, 75004 | 01 42 72 08 00 | http://www.cox.fr/

With a name like that, how could we not put it at the top of our list? With a constantly changing décor and guest DJ roster, the older leather crowd does have some young things scattered here and there, and it's practically an institution in the Marais so put it on your agenda.

2 Sly | 22 Rue des Lombards, 75004 | 06 62 84 64 61 | http://www.sly-bar.com/

A mixed gay crowd leaning towards the younger demographic, but all ages and kinds of gay come here to play. Thursday happy hours include a bracelet that signifies your relationship status, making flirting a whole lot more efficient.

3 Banana Café | 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie, 75001 | 01 42 33 35 31 | http://www.bananacafeparis.com/

Another fantastically named place, it may look like your run-of-the-mill gay bar at first but come a bit later, and head downstairs for the real action: drag shows, smokin'-hot go-go boys, and themed nights that include the non-PC Oriental Session, with an Arab theme.

4 Le CUD Bar | 12 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 | 01 42 77 44 12 | http://cud-paris.com/

This is another bar where the upstairs is good for a chat, but the real action is down below. There is a lot more cruising at this bar than some others on our list, and skews a bit younger as well although, this being Paris, you will find some heteros in the mix. Don't go before 2am.

5 One Way | 28 Rue Charlot, 75003 | 01 48 87 46 10 | http://www.oneway-paris.com/site/

Once again, a bar with a fun downstairs level. So make your way past the leather hat-studded ceiling and head down to the dungeon-style basement, where there is a sex swing, videos, and a dark room with a smoking section. Bears love it, and leather daddies abound.

6 Quetzal Bar | 10 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 | 01 48 87 99 07 | no website

Everyone at some point or another makes their way to and through Quetzal, so make sure to at least cruise on by when you're out and about. It a cruise-y atmosphere, but there are plenty of people just hanging out and chatting as well, and plenty of them are young and HOT.

7 La Mine | 20 Rue du Plâtre, 75004 | 01 42 71 30 39 | http://www.bar-mine.fr/

This leather and fetish bar has many theme nights, from rubber to uniforms - so check their website to make sure you're dressed appropriately. Otherwise, it's yet one more place that has a traditional bar up top and tons of action down below.

8 Le Raidd | 23 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 92 77 09 88 | http://www.raiddbar.com/

This is a bar, not a club, although that's because of its size more than anything. The big draw here, other than the DJ, is the shower. Yes, the shower go-go boys soap up and get down in a hot, steamy shower as the main entertainment here. There are also fun theme nights and plenty of cruising to go around.

9 Café Moustache | 138 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 | http://cafe.moustache.free.fr/

We don't know what's up with these bars that pass as traditional cafes, but here's another one. It even has quaint terrace seating out front! But inside there is a dark room, video room, private cabins, and all your other cruising needs.

10 La Bonne Nouvelle | 4 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 | no number | no website

Tired of the super-gay Marais? Just want a drink at a gay bar without the thumping bass? Head to La Bonne Nouvelle, where everyone is just chilling out and also happen to be gay. The chatty crowd are definitely checking each other out, but everyone's friendly and chatty. A lot of fun.

11 Krash | 12 Rue Simon le Franc, 75004 | 09 50 41 13 26 | http://www.krashbar.com/

This sex bar has a Saturday night Naked Night that is not to be missed! Sundays are underwear nights, and Mondays are free-for-alls.

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Gay Paris Clubs

1 Le Queen | 102 Champs-Élysées, 75008 | 01 53 89 08 90 | http://queen.fr/

There are some girls here straight girls but make no mistake, this is a gay bar through and through, with some of the hottest guys you'll ever see grinding away to the DJ's beats. Stay on the balcony level to do your scoping, then head down to the dance floor to get in on the insane action. Overkitsch on Sundays is the party to be at.

2 Tango: La Boîte à Frissons | 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 | 01 42 72 17 78 | http://www.boite-a-frissons.fr/home_en.htm

A different take on a gay night, this Saturday party brings out gays and lesbians for ballroom dancing, followed by a regular dance party. It's a great space, and quite a spectacle to see; if you want to take a break from cruising bars, this is the place to go.

3 Scream | 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 | no number | http://www.scream-paris.com/

Another Saturday night party, this time in a massive, three-story space, each level with a different vibe:

serious dancing with a top DJ; pop music, fun and chatty; and a dark room for the real action. There's also an outdoor terrace for when you need to catch your breath.

4 Le Dépot | 10 Rue aux Ours, 75003 | 01.44.54.96.96 | http://www.ledepot-paris.com/index_site.php

Unlike some of the other listings, this is a hardcore gay cruising club that is open from 2pm to 8am, so you don't have to wait until the sun goes down to get your cruise on. Every conceivable kind of gay, with every conceivable kind of desire, can be found here.

5 Full Metal | 40 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 | no number | http://www.fullmetal.fr/02_presentation.swf

Full Metal bills itself as a Hard Cruising Tavern, which is exactly 100% correct. Check their website for theme nights, as there is a pretty strict admission policy. Inside you'll find a steel and concrete décor, with the action just as hard and masculine. Plenty of cruising hallways, back rooms, and even a sex swing in the two-level basement.

6 Impact | 18 Rue Grenata, 75002 | 01.42.21.94.24 | http://impact-bar.com/GAY-FR/index.php

Nudie bar! Some nights they let you keep your pants on after a certain hour, but once you've got your clothes off, don't bother you'll be sucking and fucking too much to care. Come ready, and come often.

7 Club 18 | 18 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 | 01 42 97 52 13 | http://www.club18.fr/

Unfortunately the 18 is the address and not the age, but you'll still find plenty of pretty young things. This is the club you want to go to if you're tired of the loud techno and flashing lights; it's more intimate, but no less dance-y, and everybody comes for a good time.

8 Folies Pigalle: BBB Black Blanc Beur | varying locations | http://www.kelma.org//PAGES/B.B.B/soiree_gay_bbb.php

This is a weekly party that brings out the glorious men of color, and the paler amongst us who adore them. There is all kinds of music played, and go-go boys to get your heart racing. If you like 'em mocha, this is the party for you.

9 Le Divan du Monde: Beardrop | 75 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 | no number | http://www.beardrop.fr/index.html

This Friday night party brings out bears from all over Europe for a fun night with a heaving dance floor and plenty of hot, hairy action. Check the website, or ask around when you're there, for other bear weekend plans that pop up.

10 Club 79: Under | 22 Rue Quentin-Bauchart, 75008 | no number | http://www.fluidparty.com/

Although they do have some Saturday parties, the main focus of Under is the morning hours of Sunday usually starting at 10AM for those who aren't ready to call it a night. But this is no brunch scene you'll hardly know it's daytime, with the dark space lit by lasers and the guest DJ whipping the still-up crowd into a frenzy.

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Gay Paris Saunas

1 Tilt Sauna | 41 Rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 | 01 42 96 07 43 | http://www.tiltsauna.fr/

Done with the Louvre? This sauna in the 1st arrondissement is open from late afternoon and right on through the night, and has everything you'd want in a sauna and more the usual showers, cabins and porn films, as well as a dark room, glory hole section, sex swing, and tons of action, including nightly parties.

2 IDM Sauna | 4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 | 01 45 23 10 03 | http://www.idm-sauna.com/

This sauna has it all full legit sauna facilities and a gym, as well as 40 cabins, dark rooms, and all kinds of nooks and crannies to get your gay on. There are also nightly shows and a full bar why go anywhere else?

3 Sun City | 62 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75003 | 01 42743141 | http://www.suncity-paris.fr/suncity/index_site.htm (under construction)

Did you have fun at Le Dépot? Then come to Sun City, just down the block and owned by the same peeps. Its huge facilities have an Indian décor, and it's open until 6am on the weekends, so you can see some hot action here after the bars and clubs close.

4 Le King | 21 Rue de Bridaine, 75017 | 01 42 94 19 10 | http://www.kingsauna.fr/sauna-gay-paris-en.html

They have a traditional hammam as well as a Finnish sauna, as well as group showers, cabins, a dark room, a video room, glory holes, and even a smokers' room. It's open from 1pm to 7am, seven days a week, and has lots of cuties looking for action.

5 Euro Men's Club | 01 42 33 92 63 | 28 Passage des Panoramas, 75002 | http://e-m-c.fr/

This sauna caters to an older gay crowd, but with them comes the younger men who love them (and who get a discount at the door). Its Greek-themed facilities include a gorgeous pool, great sauna spaces, a steam bath, dark rooms, and cabins. Only open from noon to 9:30pm, though.

6 Sauna Mykonos | 71 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 | 01 42 52 15 46 | http://www.everyoneweb.fr/saunamykonosparis/

Another gay sauna with a Greek theme, this one is 100% nude, 100% of the time. On the lower level you'll find the dark room, cabins, and a sex swing. While it's not the best sauna in town, it is the cheapest, at 5 euro before noon, and there's action to be had.

7 Key West | 141 Rue La Fayette, 75010 | 01 45 26 31 74 | http://www.keywestsauna.com/index-en.php

The video room, dark room and cubicles some with prison bars! - bring in a young, hot crowd that wants to get it on. The scene is a little bit harder, and the sauna could use a facelift, but it's no less hot.

8 Bains D'Odessa Sauna | 5 Rue d'Odessa, 75014 | 01 40 47 83 43 | http://bearprod.fr/

This gay sauna appeals to a mildly older crowd, usually 30 and up. Facilities include all the usual video room, cabins, smoking room, and even an outdoor terrace for the warmer months. On the second Saturday of the month, they host a Bear Steam Party, which is exactly what it sounds like - hot, hairy action from noon until 10pm.

9 Gym Louvre Sauna | 7 Rue du Louvre, 75001 | 01 40 39 95 01 | http://www.gymlouvre.com

This is a massive facility that has actual an actual gym and sauna, as well as a porn room and other little alcoves for pleasure. This is where a lot of the gay club kids come for fun and relaxation, FYI, so it's quite a scene.

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Gay Paris Restaurants

1 Who's Paris | 14 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 | 01 42 72 75 97 | http://www.whosparis.com/

This is a legit restaurant, and even serves the increasingly popular brunch on Saturdays. But at night it becomes a pretty fabulous gay bar scene, so don't rush out after you've finished your meal, particularly on Fridays, when it hosts a Wild Party (as it's called).

2 Le Gai Moulin | 10 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 | 01 48 87 06 00 | http://www.le-gai-moulin.com/

This gay-owned restaurant has gay in its name and gays at the tables, who come not only to hang out but to scarf up the classics for relatively cheap, given the gayborhood. You could easily make a meal out of the starters, which include onion soup!

3 Open Cafe | 40 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 |

4 L'Ange 20 | 8 Rue Geoffroy lAngevin, 75004 | 01 40279367 | http://www.lange20.com/lange20/Accueil.html

This cute little place in the Marais is super gay-friendly and serves up the traditional French cuisine you've been craving. Get the duck cooked two ways, it's a winner, but leave room for the caramelized apple to finish.

5 Villa Keops | 58 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75004 |

Between Villa Keops, Le Dépot and Sun City Sauna, you can literally come to Paris and never leave this block.

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Gay Paris Activities

1 Bunker | 150 Rue Saint-Maur, 75018 | 01 53360116 | http://www.bunker-cruising.com/

Leather, latex, denim, sport, underwear and naked nights are the scenes at this cruising bar. They have sex swings, dark rooms, video rooms, and even lockers and showers for cleaning up after getting deliciously dirty.

2 Le Keller | 14 Rue Keller, 75011 | no number | http://www.lekeller.com/

NOTE that you MUST register BEFORE heading to this hard cruising club. You'll also have to abide by their dress codes for your particular fetish/look, as well as when there are open dress code nights (e.g., no sneakers). While it may seem like a hassle, it's worth it there is some serious action going down here.

3 Steel Club | 23 Rue de Penthièvre, 75008 | 01 45 61 90 28 | http://www.steel-club.fr/

This cruising club has no dress code, thankfully, although it barely matters you'll be naked and fucking in no time. There are lockers, cabins, the now-ubiquitous sex swing, glory holes, and everything else you'd need to have a gay old time.

4 Boxxman | 2 Rue de la Cossonnerie, 75002 | 01 42214702 | http://www.boxxman.net/

A gay store for all your gay needs, from porn DVDs to cock rings to lube. Downstairs there's a pretty hard cruising scene in the late afternoon a true one-stop-shopping