Paris is an emblematic destination for the LGBTQIA+ community, with a wide range offestive, cultural and activist addresses and events to discover and experience all year round. With, as its epicenter, the Marais of course, straddling the 3rd and 4ᵉ arrondissement of the capital, home to the heart of Parisian LGBT life.
You'll find feminist and queer bars with a laid-back vibe, LGBT clubs with a boisterous atmosphere, bookshops specializing incommitted literature , and queer designer boutiques.
For art lovers, the annual Paris Ass Book Fair at the Palais de Tokyo showcases queer artists and publishers, offering an alternative to traditional art circuits. And let's not forget the traditional Marche des Fiertés ( Pride!) which, every year, allows the LGBTQIA+ community to get together and parade freely through the streets of the City of Light, or the ever-growing number of drag shows!
Want to discover LGBT Paris? Here are the best places to slay in the capital!
What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Our tips and best addresses
Looking for a good address in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne? Well, this emblematic district of Paris still offers great ideas for outings. For the best spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Restaurants in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple, our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in the Marais district of Paris? Here are our tried and tested addresses, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple. [Read more]
What to do in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Here are the latest addresses and ideas for outings!
The 4th arrondissement, often referred to as the Marais, is one of the capital's hippest spots! Here, you'll find yourself in the historic Jewish quarter, the stronghold of the LGBTQIA+ community and the temple of fashion lovers. We take you on a tour of the latest outing ideas and the best addresses in this festive, multicultural district! [Read more]
What to do in Paris's 3rd arrondissement: Current addresses and ideas for outings
Paris's 3rd arrondissement, also known as the Haut-Marais, is a favorite spot for Parisians in search of neighborhood nuggets. Here, gourmet cafés and gourmet restaurants share the limelight, while souls in search of cultural visits head off to conquer the various art galleries and confidential museums that await us. The 3rd arrondissement also boasts a fine heritage, where historic townhouses stand side by side with industrial-style buildings echoing the legacy of Gustave Eiffel and his peers. Welcome to the Paris of Parisians! Here are some ideas for not-to-be-missed outings in the area right now. [Read more]
Chéries-Chéris 2024, the LGBTQIA+ film festival returns to MK2 cinemas
Chéries-chéris, the festival that breaks down borders and celebrates differences, returns from November 15 to 26, 2024 at MK2 Beaubourg, Quai de Seine and Bibliothèque cinemas, for a 30th edition rich in events and the discovery of LGBTQIA+ cinema heritage. [Read more]
Drag Race France season 3 at the Folies Bergère
Are you hooked on "Drag Race France"? Join the 11 drag queens of season 3, from September 14 to 21 and December 3 to 7, 2024 at the Folies Bergère, for their frenzied new show! [Read more]
Marche des Fiertés 2024 in Paris: the program for the Grand Podium at République
Eddy de Pretto, Bilal Hassani, Desire, Louïz and Piche await you on the Place de la République in Paris this Saturday, June 29, 2024, for the return of the Grand Podium organized as part of the Marche des Fiertés. [Read more]
Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris, the route
The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, announces its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. This year, the parade will set off from the Porte de la Villette to the Place de la République, where the traditional Podium will be held. [Read more]
La Pride des Banlieues, the popular queer march in La Courneuve and its after party
La Pride des Banlieues takes place this June 22, 2024 at 1pm, departing from the La Courneuve RER station. The aim of this event, which runs parallel to the Marche des Fiertés, is to demand the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in working-class neighborhoods. [Read more]
Drag Show in Paris: Top addresses and breathtaking performances
Discover the best places to attend unforgettable drag shows in Paris and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of drag queens and drag kings. [Read more]
Le Cabaret du Prisme, the LGBTQIA+ cabaret in Paris: Drag shows, stripping, circus, stand up
Discover Cabaret du Prisme, the new nugget on the Paris queer scene for the 2023-2024 season. On the program? Nine festive evenings mixing Drag Shows and committed arts, until June 2024, to support equality thanks to partner associations and a charity tombola. Paris shines in all the colors of the rainbow! See you at the 7th edition this Wednesday, May 8, 2024. [Read more]
Festival des Fiertés, a program celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities in Paris
After the "14e des Fiertés" in 2021, the festival of LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities extends to two other arrondissements, from November 9 to 26, 2023. The aim of this new edition is to raise public awareness of the fight against discrimination and highlight the culture and diversity of the identities concerned. [Read more]
Reopening of the famous feminist and LGBTQI+ bookshop Violette and Co, in the 11th arrondissement.
After closing in early 2022, the 11th arrondissement literary institution is back, thanks to the determination of feminist activists. More modern, the bookshop now houses a small café, which you can try out from October 13, 2023! [Read more]
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The Gros Marché de Noël 2024: the must for eco-responsible festivities in Paris
Sponsored - The Gros Marché de Noël 2024 takes place over several festive and committed weekends in Paris and its inner suburbs, from November 23 to December 15. This unique event features over 230 exhibitors in five emblematic locations, offering Parisians a creative, inclusive and sustainable Christmas experience. [Read more]
Trans*galactique: our photos of the exhibition celebrating trans identities at Gaité Lyrique
The TRANS*GALACTIQUE exhibition awaits you at La Gaîté Lyrique from October 18, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A visual exploration celebrating trans and queer identities and questioning notions of gender, identity and resistance in a rapidly changing world. [Read more]
Thematic tourism in Paris, our ideas for addresses and walks to discover the capital differently
Would you like to discover cheap Paris, cultural Paris, gourmet Paris, cinema Paris or LGBT Paris? Discover all the facets of the City of Light by following our recommendations! [Read more]
Thematic tourism in Paris, our ideas for addresses and walks to discover the capital differently
