City Streets

Agora Presse

Buy every day your local newspaper... and look the magazines and more ...Agora Press is a popular International newsstand in the Marais, right across from the Open Café. Whether you’re searching for a specialty magazine, a foreign newspaper or just want to pick up one of the French dailies, you’re sure to find it all here. There is also a good selection of gay press and books to please the local clientele.

Amnésia Café

A relaxing bar in the heart of the Marais, where one can go to listen to music and have a drink. The service is smiling and always charming. During the evening, l’Amnésia “wakes up” and offers high-energy soirees on the bottom floor, to music of the 80s.

Apparemment Café

A restaurant bar that has adopted a new concept: amid its library-themed interior, you can find yourself a quiet place to enjoy a drink and a good book, or alternatively take advantage of the many board games to amuse yourself with friends. The cocktail and dining menus offer a wide range of choices.

Aux Pied de Cochon

Open 24 hours a day, this brasserie is really an invitation to the typcaly and traditional french cuisine. The exceptional decoration is open on 4 floors with private Rooms. Reservation can be made on-line

Aux Trois Petits Cochons

This is our favorite Gay owned gourmet restaurant in Paris. Located in the famous area of Montorgueil, this restaurant is intimate for a romantic moment with a affordable price. Get a free aperitif if you reffer to us when you book you table.

Banana Café

A tropically decorated bar with well-connected clientele. Centrally located near châtelet, and open all night. An underground bar offers a convivial ambiance every night after midnight (except Monday), with dancing and singing. The entry fee is slightly expensive but one can really have fun!

Bataclan

A multi-faceted establishment, as much a concert hall as a discotheque. Follivores occurs every two weeks, in alternation with the Crazyvores event. It is a soiree which recalls the nostalgia of pandi-panda and sometimes Albator. Revisit the world of Casimir and discover the fountain of youth while dancing and singing to the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. An event where gays come to remember their younger years. Numerous bars are at clients’ disposition.

Bliss Kfé

A small lesbian bar in the heart of the Marais, where boys are nevertheless welcome. This bar, with its softened atmosphere, arranges animated evenings with DJettes directing the ambiance. The atmosphere quickly gets hotter as the evening goes on, especially on the weekends, and above all in the basement, which its intimate dance floor and numerous clientele.

Blue book Paris

The unavoidable gay book store in the Marais. Blue Books Paris is a popular and cozy gay bookstore located in a pedestrian side street in the Marais/Beaubourg area, next to Pompidou center. A wide range of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs from all over the world are available. A host of readings, expositions and conferences are also held year-round.

Boy’s Bazar

Boy’s Bazar is by far the most popular gay clothing store in the Marais. There are actually two different outlets located right next door to each other. Boy's Bazar Collection sells top-of-the-line clothing from major designers such as Thierry Mugler, J.-P. Gaultier, Paul Smith, Andrew McKenzie and many others. Boy’s Bazar Basic specializes in jeans, streetwear and basic accessories. A must for any visit to the Marais.

Café Beaubourg

A well connected, trendy café-restaurant, where the most noted feature is the large, modernly-decorated terrace opening up onto the square in front of the Georges Pompidou Center. One can go here to admire the striking architecture of the Pompidou building, or to take advantage of some of the best people-watching in Paris. It must be said that the atmosphere is decidedly spicy.

Centre Georges Pompidou

With its futuristic architecture, it's hard to miss this museum, one of the premier modern art establishments in Europe.

Club 18

The oldest gay club in Paris! It remains, however, a frequented location for a younger and devoted clientele. The dance floor is rather small, but it does permit a corporal proximity that is not at all displeasing while you dance to a range of different sounds, from variety to electronica. An unpretentious place where the new staff and management are young and friendly, a fact which makes Club 18 a uniquely pleasant place to go out at night. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays it opens at 8:00 so you can go party early and not be late for work the next day!

Collette

Chic fashion house. Collette is a much-talked-about boutique located on rue St Honoré which maintains an exclusive collection of the very latest in chic objects and clothing. The shop is a destination in itself, complete with its own designer water bar and restaurant below. Beautiful people shopping for beautiful things are all part of this boutique’s energy and glamorous reputation.

Cristal Room Baccarat

Cristal Room designed by Stark

Curieux Spaghetti Bar

Situated on a small rue between the Marais and Beaubourg, this restaurant has a curiously design-influenced décor. A stylish place where patrons dine on spaghetti with various sauces.

Diesel Stylelab Store

Une des grandes enseignes de la mode pour des jeunes gens assez fashion. Diesel propose une grande gamme de vêtements de qualités : jeans, sweat, t-shirt… le tout est très branché et très fréquenté mais aussi porté par les gays. Une grande marque qui propose aussi de nombreux accessoires.

Energie

Energie is another popular brand with gays in Paris and all over Europe. High fashion and high quality, the Energie line proposes several collections throughout the year. And their shop is just a few steps away from Diesel on rue Etienne Marcel. The savvy shopper is sure to find exactly what they’re looking for.

Footsie

A pleasingly original concept—Footsie is named after the London Stock Exchange. In the bar, the price of drinks vary in function of demand. On 4 large screens, you can survey the eventual “price crashes” that will allow you to buy drinks for much less. Just steps from the Opéra.

Kabuki

One of the four Parisian shops from designer Barbara Bui, Kabuki proposes a complete line of women’s prêt-a-porter. Harmonious with its Franco-Vietnamese origins, the style represents a mixture of feminine and androgynous, force and brittleness, relaxation and quality. A line of accessories were added to her creations since 2000.

La Grande Epicerie

The Grande Epicerie is the upmarket food hall of the famous left-bank deparment store, Le Bon Marche. There you will find a unique assortment of food items from all over the world, with a particular emphasis on items which are not easy to find in France. Gourmet prepared items are also abundant. Expect only the highest quality (and prices!) But the experience is worth it.

La Scène-Bastille

A venue where two ambiances are offered, depending on the day. Live concerts are organized on certain evenings, while on others la Scène becomes a club. Recently renovated, it welcomes you among dark décor, lounge atmosphere and a dance floor. The location is not too large, which permits a closer conviviality among patrons. Numerous gay and gay-friendly soirees are organized, notably Saturday and Sunday nights. Consult the schedule on the website for more information. Restaurant and Club venue near Bastille.

Le Bon Marché

Upmarket Left Bank department store (with styles and prices to match!); the first one in Paris. Le Bon Marché is the largest department store on the left bank of Paris. It opened its doors in 1888 and is an architectural landmark, Gustave Eiffel being involved in the design and construction. Throughout the years, it has upheld its image as true boutique de luxe and thus very Parisian.

Le Cab

A well-known discotheque with unique décor. Recommended for those with an interest in design, it is one of the best-looking clubs in the capital, thanks to the work of the celebrated decorator Ora-Ito, who uses modern furnishing and lighting effects to give the establishment its ambiance. This club has a restaurant on the 1st floor. Le CAB is very selective, though the Gay-themed Sunday afternoon events accept everyone. A fashionable place just steps from the Louvre Museum.

Le Cab Restaurant

Le Cabaret club recently added a designer restaurant, conceived by the renowned Japanese artist Ora Ito.

Le London

Le London is above all a discotheque: there is a bar, an underground dance floor, a disco ball, and diverse music, all of which make for a great night of frenzied rhythm. The place is frequented by the gay community. Underground, in a vaulted basement, you can also find a backroom which is rather active.

Le Loup Blanc

Very pleasant mixture of grills and world cooking. Nice and smilling service.From its original dishes (piri piri chicken or pineapple shrimp) to its agreeable ambiance, this small, local restaurant is worth a try. Prices are reasonable and one is sure to eat well.

Le Mixer Bar

This mixer has a mixed clientele with a diversity of sexual orientations, although many gays show up here (the Marais makes sure of that!) Techno music is provided by DJs, to the great pleasure of clubbers who are getting ready to go out.

Le Pulp

An establishment principally for the ladies, who are young and outgoing. Just steps from the Rex Club, the entrance to the pulp is recognizable by its large neon marquee. The music is more and more appreciated by the partygoers who converge en masse at the entrance. Soirees on Wednesday and Thursday nights are free for everyone, and it must be said that “boys even like to come here”! Other days are reserved for ladies. Numerous soirees are organized throughout the month; consult the club’s website for more details.

Le Snax Café

A small, appealing restaurant bar owned by two men, the perfect place to muck around for a while. Situated on a small, calm street, just steps from the Georges Pompidou Center, this bar is deal to enjoy a glass of wine and the day’s paper in complete tranquility. During the evening, the ambiance becomes more and more exciting. Light meals are offered. During the afternoon, sit out on the terrace.

Le Sofa

A restaurant-bar frequented by the ladies, which is a veritable invitation for a voyage to a far-off land. Sitting comfortably on sofas, patrons can savor a delicious cocktail in a felted (yes, felt everywhere) and cozy atmosphere.

Le Vinyl

Differents styles in a same club for different people, it's here!Venue for Oh La La!

Les 3W Café

3W signifies “Woman With Woman”—enough said! This bar, which replaces more scandalous establishments, is one of the more infrequent types of lesbian bars in Paris. Amidst a cosy, warm décor, one can come for a drink, meet other ladies, and dance (on the bottom floor). Men are welcome, on the condition that they are accompanied!

Les Amazones

Find a book written by or speaking of women

Les Bains

A still-mythical establishment, even if it has lost some of its luster. The music is pleasant, with electronic influences. The clientele remains select. Popular with the young, well-heeled Parisian who wants to show himself off in style. Still a cult attraction, though you have to visit it to form your own opinion. The restaurant on the 1st floor is not bad.Now includes an "after" party from 6:00am until noon.

Les Marronniers

Situated on the rue des Archives, this bar restaurant offers a secluded terrace in the shade of chestnut trees, which permits the patrons to meet the charming young men which people the streets of the Marais. Ideal for a pleasant pause during the summer.

Les Mots à La Bouche

The gay bookstore in the gay village

Maxim's

A hot party at the famous Maxim's restaurant, which is rented out once a month. 3 dance floors, 3 different types of music. Ask us to buy your ticket in advance.

MenByMen

Men by Men is THE place to go for original, creative and great fitting men’s t-shirts. If you’re looking for something smart to wear out clubbing or take home to a friend, this boutique is where you will find it. It is located in the Passage du Grand Cerf, a hip, redesigned shopping arcade near Montorgueil which is a haven for young artisans, designers and creators. **15% OFF WITH OUR CARD**

Mix

After l’amnésia and le club by (pure), the team which runs Queen has opened the Mix club. This club aims to attract all of the hippest contemporary DJs, including Antoine Clamaran and others. It offers numerous events for students (such as Erasmus, which occurs every Thursday but is a largely hetero crowd) and gays (the “tea-dance” is 100% male on Sundays). Although large, it fills quickly.

Murano Bar

Looking for a piano bar in Paris? It’s here. A lounge bar with contemporary decoration, it is a striking mix of luxury and comfort. Often filled with people, in the evening the place becomes a veritable piano bar complete with the nostalgic atmosphere of Paris of the past. Later in the evening, however, the ambiance is replaced by a DJ and turntables.

My Cayito

This Cuban “little island” (what “mi cayito” means in Spanish) offers exotically-inspired cuisine. This restaurant romanticizes the Caribbean voyage with its unique dishes and warm atmosphere. A real treat for the taste buds!

Oh ! Fada

A new bar reminiscent of the gay scene in Marseille. The idea is original and pleasing—the space is decorated in the colors of the south. A convivial ambiance awaits you inside, where on the ground floor there is a dance area and a DJ spinning.

Opéra Bastille

The new Paris Opera theatre, located in the up-and-coming Bastille neighborhood

Ozo

An original concept for creative cuisine: an entire meal served on toast. A well-connected restaurant where patrons eat well, and the welcome is warm.

Pig'z

Gay owned, this restaurant offer good and french food for affordable price.Set up by the same people who established “Au trios petits cochons”. The majority of the clientele is gay, the cuisine is decent, and the ambiance is peaceful.

Queen Club Paris

The benchmark for gay-friendly clubs in Paris. Le Queen is one of the best-known clubs in the capital. Situated in the center of the most beautiful avenue in the world, this club, which still welcomes a largely gay clientele, has branched out and now welcomes a diverse crowd thanks to its varied events schedule. Certain evenings are reserved exclusively for gays, such as Saturday nights and the famed Sunday soiree “Overkitsch”, while others are mixed but still gay-friendly. The music is of high quality, and some of the best DJs in the world have played here. This club is composed of a large dance floor with podiums, a select VIP room as well as a mezzanine where one can admire the multitude, or survey one’s prey! An incontrovertible clubbing institution in the capital. The gay club in Paris, less and less gay....

Restaurant Georges

A dream location for a lovers’ dinner, with an unbelievable view of the capital looking over the centre Georges Pompidou. With exceptionally modern décor, a terrace with a sublime view of Paris, and world cuisine, this restaurant is truly unique.

Rex Club

A club in the 2nd arrondissement with a diverse program. Known for its art displays near the entryway.A techno institution and cult favorite in Paris, where one can dance to techno, house, and other electronic music. All of the best DJs have played here. Connoisseurs are rarely disappointed. The ambiance is highly charged. The clientele is largely male, though not always gay. The staff is pleasant.

RoB Paris@Zone

The new hard leather boutique with RoB leather brand in Paris.

Tropic Café

Come discover this well-connected bar with rather kitschy decoration (such as red velvet on the ceiling), in an atmosphere reminiscent of the tropics. In such a nice ambiance it is possible to rub shoulders with as many regulars as there are tourists in Paris markets! You will quickly feel at ease, as the service is not only charming itself, but charming to look at! Ideal to spend a good evening.

UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles

UGC Ciné Cité is a large movie theater chain in France. Their Les Halles location is the closest to most Absolu Living apartments.