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Gay Friendly Rating: Gay Friendly Rating Very welcoming; this place is gay-tastic!
The world's most romantic city still sizzles and seduces. Before you die, you've got to live "la vie en rose."

Paris Fast Facts:

  • Gayborhood The artsy and cool "Marais" is Paris' most obvious gay area, spanning blocks across the 3rd and 4th arrondisements on the Right Bank. But the enire city is ready to romance gay travelers.
  • Along with Colette, fashionistas must visit the new Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton stores.
  • The underground Metro system doesn't run between 1am and 5:30am, so be prepared to bus- or cab-it home after a late night of partying.
  • Carte Orange cards are the best deals for carefree Metro riding. Just be sure you have an extra passport photo handy.
  • Hike up Montmartre to enjoy one of the most incredible sunrise views of the city. Go early to avoid the throngs of tourists.
  • The pre-paid Paris Museum Pass is a must-you get to jump lines and save precious Euros at over 60 different museums and monuments around town. (http://www.parismuseumpass.fr/flash/hp_en.html)
  • Pick up a copy of LGBT monthly Tetu (en francais) to catch up on all the most current events around town.
  • Parisians aren't as snobby as you think. As long as you don't fit the "loud, obnoxious American" stereotype, they won't fulfill theirs. They're always happy to answer questions if you're lost or don't understand certain words.
  • Paris Gay Pride 2010 is on June 26th. (http://www.gaypride.fr/)
  • Paris undoubtably has some sex appeal, voted The Sexiest Place on Earth in the 2009 TripOut Gay Travel Awards.
  • The PARISMARAIS.COM is a member of the IGLTA, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, which supports and promotes LGBT travel around the world.

Paris: Fall in Love

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Every time I leave Paris, I always feel like I’ve left something behind that I’ll never be able to replace. Is there anywhere else in the world that can make me feel like that? My guess is no. Paris is, simply put, a gay paradise. Luxury... Read More Paris: Fall in Love
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Paris Top 5

Don't leave town before checking out...
TripOut Top Five
  1. Musee du Louvre
  2. Pere Lachaise Cemetary
  3. Paris Gay Pride
  4. Bofinger
  5. RAIDD Bar

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    La Champmeslé 4 rue Chabanais
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    La Scene Bastille 2 bis rue des Taillandiers
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    Le Pulp 25 bvd Poissonniere
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    Les Bains Douches 7 Rue Bourg l'abbé
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    Mix Club 24 rue de l'Arrivee
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    Open Café Rue Des Archives
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    Queen 102 Avenue des Champs-Elysees
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    RAIDD Bar 23 rue du Temple

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