Gay bars le marais

Explore Gay Bars in Paris: Your Ultimate Le Marais Nightlife Guide

Bienvenue to Paris, honey! The Urban area of Light isn’t just about croissants, the Eiffel Tower, and overpriced boutique cheese—it’s also abode to one of the most exciting and diverse gay bars in Paris, France scenes in the world. And no, we’re not talking about just any bars gay Paris. We’re diving headfirst into the heart of Le Marais, the beating pulse of Parisian LGBTQ+ nightlife, where gogo dancers, drag queens, and un peu de sex appeal light up the night. The energy is high and the atmosphere is electric. This is one of the best same-sex attracted places in Paris.

Ready for a fabulous gay Paris adventure? Let’s get into it—here are 5 must-visit gay bars in Paris that will make you descent in love with the capital all over again. These aren't just any bars; they're experiences. From the high-energy dance floors to the more intimate settings, Le Marais has something for everyone. Explore the rues of this historic district and find the vibrant gay scene that makes Paris so special. Whether you're looking for a womxn loving womxn

Paris is a European capital for all things gay and fabulous, from extravagant local personalities to a neighborhood teeming with addresses for a night of cavorting. The Marais, centrally-located just north of the Hôtel de Ville and south of the Place de la République, is the epicentre for nightlife catering to boys and men of all walks, but it’s just the beginning. Starting an evening in or around the Marais is the foremost way to discover out from the locals what’s going on in other gay bars around town. Whether you’re looking to give casual drinks, twist until dawn, or have a brush with a local Parisian, there’s entertaining to be had any night of the week. 

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Gay Bars & Clubs in le Marais

Gay bars in Le Marais are part of the fun, they all have a diverse style, always busy, some of them disappeared in the past 5 years due to the incredidible rise of real estate prices in the Marais. They are often replaced by chic boutiques that makes a strange mixity. Still the Marais keeps its soul and we, at PARISMARAIS support the global diversity of the area. After the covid crisis, more bars possess closed down, but many are resisting, some trying to seduce a modern clientele.

Size matters - and timetable matters too! People don't go to the same places at the same time, so be sure to follow our recommendations for the right time  to go out.


LUNCHTIME AND COFFEE TIME 11 AM TO 2 PM

LES PIÉTONS
 Tapas bar.  A taste of Spain in Paris. Very friendly with a small terrace. 8, rue des Lombards - Paris Métro: Hôtel de Ville 11 am to 2 am daily

CACTUS
Café / bar rue des Archives, Métro: Hôtel de Ville , just in front the late Unseal Café that closed its doors in june smalll terrace and friendly staff.

AFTERNOON 2 PM TO 8 PM

LES MAR

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 , one of the longest running gay-friendly bars in Paris.
Mixed clientele.

@ 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie
Paris

Metro: Châtelet, Les Halles

Cox

Daily  – 

One of the most famous, popular and centrally located gay bars in the Marais.

@ 15 Rue des Archives
Paris

Metro: Hôtel de Ville

+33 1 42 72 08 00

Cud

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Gay bar and late night club in the Marais.

@ 12 Rue des Haudriettes
Paris

Metro: Rambuteau

Duplex

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Big simple bar, with exhibitions.
The clientele tends to be less competitive and snobbish than in other gay venues in the Marais quarter.

@ 25 Rue Michel Le Comte
Paris

Metro: Rambuteau

Freedj

Daily from

Gay bar in the Marais quarter with reside DJs. Packed at we