What a disappointment, Paris the city of love?
This city surprises me that it lacks so much in queer culture. I had desperately searched the internet, asked friends who live in Paris thinking maybe I would come across a list of places to venture to on my visit, but only to be met by a few clubs, not even an art gallery. What was I to do!
So the traditional places, Paris is famous for, are there for me to visit, The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, but having already been to these places I wanted to experience the hidden Paris, the queer side.
It was a shame to be met by very little, however I did enjoy my trip to Paris and found some clubs online that might be of interest if one was to visit Paris and would like to venture out at night for a drink and a dance.
Online resources
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| Map of gay Paris |
Places you could visit
Scream
18 rue du Faubourg du Temple | map
Weekend opening times: Sat 24:00 - 06:00
Audience Rating: 5.0 stars from 2 votes - Click to vote
DANCE PARTY: Scream – New Year’s Eve / 2013-12-31
One of the most popular gay dance party venues in Paris spread out over three floors attracting a gym-toned crowd who just can’t wait to get their shirts off. Part of Scream’s success can be attributed to the world-class DJs that have taken over the decks, including the likes of Juanjo Martin, Offer Nissim, Mark Anthony, Chris Cox and Danny Verde. Scream is open every Saturday from midnight – 6am. Expect a long queue – but it is worth it! Metro: République
La Nuit des Follivores/Crazyvores at Bataclan
50 Boulevard Voltaire | map
Weekend opening times: Sat 24:00
Audience Rating: 4.0 stars from 1 votes - Click to vote
The popular and highly successful monthly gay dance party in Paris that has gained an international reputation with spin-off events across Europe.
La Nuit des Follivores/Crazyvores at Le Bataclan takes top spot on the Paris gay dance calendar with parties every 1st (or the 3rd) Saturday of each month. Follivores is for those who enjoy a big party with plenty of fabulous French hits and songs from the past. Crazyvores is the same concept but with with a broader range of international/English language music. Check website for upcoming events. Metro: Oberkampf
CUD
12 rue des Haudriettes | map
Weekday opening times: 00:30 - 07:00 (Mon - Thu) 08:00 (Fri)
Weekend opening times: 00:30 - 08:00 (Sat) 07:00 (Sun)
Audience Rating: 4.0 stars from 2 votes - Click to vote
Stylish all-night gay dance bar that gets busy after 2am attracting a young, fun and friendly crowd. CUD has a relatively small bar on the ground floor – the dance floor is in the basement. Great sound and lighting system and occasional special events. Metro: Rambuteau
After WAKE UP
77 rue JB PIGALLE | map
Weekend opening times: Sun 07:00 - 13:00
Audience Rating: Click to vote
From the club that brought you the legendary SCREAM party. After WAKE UP is a club night that runs from the morning through to the night every Sunday, for the hardcore partygoer. Music and dance in one of Paris’ most glamorous venues, a perfect way to end the night (or rather morning!).
Biggest monthly gay party in Paris for bears and leather lovers, with resident DJs spinning mostly house, electro and progressive music. The party normally takes place at Le Divan du Monde on rue des Martyrs. Metro: Pigalle
Club 18
18 rue de Beaujolais | map
| website | +33 (0)1 42 97 52 13 |
Audience Rating: 4.0 stars from 1 votes - Click to vote
Weekend gay dance club in a small venue (200 persons maximum capacity) but also one of the oldest in Paris. Club 18 attracts a young crowd who come to enjoy popular tunes and top 40 songs. Metro: Palais Royal, Musée du Louvre, Pyramides
Overkitch at Queen Club
102 avenue des Champs-Elysées | map
Weekend opening times: Sun 23:30 - 06:00
Audience Rating: 5.0 stars from 1 votes - Click to vote
An institution in Paris nightlife that wrote its way into gay clubbing history in the 1990′s. Queen Club, located on the famous Champs-Elysées, now attracts a rather ‘metrosexual’ crowd. The only gay night at the moment is the Overkitsch party on Sunday nights. Metro: George V
Café Rosa Bonheur
Parc des Buttes Chaumont, 2 allée de la Cascade | map
Weekday opening times: Wed-Fri 12:00 - 24:00
Weekend opening times: 12:00 - 24:00
Audience Rating: 3.0 stars from 1 votes - Click to vote
Rosa Bonheur is a fabulous café bar attracting a fun-loving and free-spirited crowd. Popular with gay customers every Sunday evening. Drink, eat, dance and perhaps even more at this indoor/outdoor venue right in the middle of the beautiful Parc de Buttes Chaumont. Arrive early (around 6pm) if you want to be able to get indoors. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Highly recommended. Metro: Botzaris
BBB – Black Blanc Beur at Folies Pigalle
11 Place Pigalle | map
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Weekend opening times: Sun 21:00 - 03:00
Audience Rating: 2.5 stars from 2 votes - Click to vote
Weekly gay tea dance party that is particularly popular with the black gay community. BBB offers a great mix of R&B, top 40, house, disco, hip-hop and world music. The party takes place at Folies Pigalle every Sunday. Entrance fee includes one drink. Metro: Pigalle
La Boîte à Frissons at Tango
13 rue au Maire | map
Weekend opening times: Fri-Sat 22:30 - 05:00; Sun 18:00 - 23:00
Audience Rating: 3.0 stars from 1 votes - Click to vote
Weekend ballroom dance club for gays and lesbians. La Boîte à Frissons (or “Thrill Box”) at Le Tango has kept the old-fashioned charm of old dance halls with decorations from the fifties, wooden floors and tables and seats all around the hall. Expect various genres of music including pop, tango, cha cha cha, campy 70s disco, rock ‘n roll, etc. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Metro: Arts et Métiers
Mix has one of the largest dance floors in Paris that attracts some of Europe’s best DJ’s. Mostly straight crowd with some gay partygoers. Check Mix’s website for current agenda. Metro: Montparnasse
More information
If anyone knows anything queer going on in Paris be sure to email me hellofreespirits@live.com, I would love to hear from you as I plan to revisit this city again
If anyone knows anything queer going on in Paris be sure to email me hellofreespirits@live.com, I would love to hear from you as I plan to revisit this city again
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