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BluntTruth

Any advice for a gay traveler going to Paris?

Going to Paris in a few weeks. Anyone have any information to pass along? Places you've gone and shouldn't be missed? Things that weren't as awesome as you thought they'd be?
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Mexico Traveler asked why specify that I'm gay. (Nobody get bent out of shape - it wasn't asked rudely.) It's really a case of "if you were you'd understand," but let me give it a shot.

Yes, I'm interested in knowing about the clubs and bars. While that is not the intent of my trip, I am interested in going out at least a couple nights and would like to hear from others like me where they've enjoyed going.

Also, there might be places of particular interest to a gay traveler that a non-gay traveler wouldn't feel was noteworthy. It never hurts to ask.

And finally, unfortunately - and I know this isn't an issue in Paris - there are some parts of some cities that a gay person should avoid at all costs.

It's kinda funny that you would ask me this. The reason that I specified "gay" is that most of my friends are straight, so most of the travel advice I got was the general tourist stuff. I posted the question because I wanted the specific gay experience.

Thanks for asking!

    



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Rillifane
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Paris is very gay friendly city.

The center of Gay life is in the historic heart of the town called Le Marais in the 4th arrondissement but Gays are generally welcome everywhere.

Walk down any of the following streets in the Marais, rue Ste-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, rue des Archives, rue Vieille du Temple and you will immediately recognize friendly territory. The Open Cafe on the corner of rue St Croix Bretonnerie and rue des Archives, has almost become an institution as the axis of the Marais life.

One thing that most gay visitors immediately notice about the Paris scene, is that it's largely dominated by a crowd of trendy young, buffed bunnies, typically many with shaven heads (cran rase).

this website will tell you want you need to know:http://www.parismarais.com/gay-paris-le-marais.htm

If you can read French you may find this site useful:http://citegay.fr/

NB: Amusingly, the original Gay venues were found on Rue des Mauvais Garcons...the street of naughty boys. (the name actually dates from the 16th century.) Have your picture taken in front of a street sign bearing the name.

NB2:Go to Pierre Lachaise cemetery and pay homage to Edith Piaf, the French equivalent of Judy Garland.

NB3: A bar you might enjoy:

Bar du Palmier
16, rue des Lombards
Tél. 01 42 78 53 53
Metro:Châtelet/Les Halles
A video of the place:http://www.paris-zoom.com/place.asp?P=Bar+du+Palmier&H=video#VIDEO


luca
I am not gay so i can not give "good adresses" but i live in Paris and if you go in the district "le marais" you will found what you want. Stop at the subway station "hotel de ville" or "Saint Paul". This district is the gay area of Paris and it is very nice.


04/12/2008 :)
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lol I haven't been yet.. I'll be there in March. But from what I've been told if you are gay your going to fit right in. (No Offense)
Also, I was told that if you go to the smaller towns in Paris like where the college's are that restaurants and all of that stuff is alot cheaper and there are more people that actually speak English. I know when Im there Im forsure seeing, Tower De Eiffle, Notre Dame, Le Louvre- Just the main hits! Have lotsa fun-Also i was told to try to be one of the last people at night going up the Eiffle Tower cause When it lights up when its dark out and your in it I've heard its the best thing ever!

Have fun!!! :-)


Mexico Traveler
What is the importance of saying you are a gay traveler? Unless you only want gay themed places. Being gay doesn't mean you like more gay themed places, does it?

I am sorry, it just seems strange that unless you want to know the bars and discos and spots when the men hang out that saying your gay is not necessary. But then again I could be completely wrong.

Your question maybe should be asked without saying you are gay and then again mentioning it and comparing the different results. That way you have a diverse aspect to your question.

I have never been and I would want to know both sides. Both straight and gay.

I hope you have Fun and Enjoy. Good Luck!


ronb48146
yea here's a good one STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!



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