Gay district in paris france

As we near the end of the alphabet season of the podcast, Q is for Lgbtq+, and here’s our insight into Homosexual Paris (and by gay we signify LGBTQIA+). Featured in this blog upload, and the podcast episode below, is also a stare at how the ever-increasing rent prices of the Marais have changed the face of the district’s famed lgbtq+ quarter.

The podcast episode

On this week’s podcast episode is Bryan Pirolli from The Gay Locals, Boris from Le Ju’ cafe, and Nicolas Wanstok from Les Mots à la Bouche bookshop. Listen below or wherever you become podcasts.

But First … A Brief History of the LGBTQIA+ in France

It was at the inception of the 19th century that Paris began to thrive as the gender non-conforming capital of Europe.

France’s history has evidence of male aristocrats who were acknowledged to have had relationships with other men and some hypothesize that King Louis XIII (depicted in the sculpture pictured below) might have been lgbtq+. Critics used to call him “Louis the Chaste”, because he never had any mistresses and it took 20 years to conceive an heir.

Bryan Pirolli from The Gay Locals said on the podcast that “these accusations undercut his force – and we see the equal sorts of endeavor

How to be male lover in Paris – in the daytime

Travelling solo, but long to socialise?

Gay bars have always been hubs to uncover and hang with fellow queers. In the digital era, there’s an app for that: Lex.

Lex is not only for dating; you can utilize it to locate LGBTQIAP+ events and arrange meet-ups with Lex community members near you (where better to receive recommendations than from a local transitioned guy you met on the app?).

Alternatively, you can get your social and cultural correct with tours race by Paris Homosexual Village and The Gay Locals – or get amongst gay-owned wine and food experiences at We Taste Paris.

Maybe just an apéro?

So, what about those times when you’re keen for a tipple, but not committed to a night out? Head to La Mutinerie in the 3rd arrondissement.

La Mutinerie is a self-managing collective that runs a bar-slash-queer-feminist space designed as an inclusive see in Paris for “reflection and collective struggles against oppression”. More of a community corner than a bar, La Mutinerie offers a wholesome and harmless way to rub shoulders with local LGBTQIAP+ Parisians when the sun goes down, with programs in music, performances, workshops, drag, yoga and karaoke.

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The Perfect Gay Day
Since 2018, when the city of Paris hosted the Gay Games, and the municipality supported this sporty and festive operation, the streets of the Marais district display rainbow flags everywhere. Street signs also display the colors of the gay flag and crosswalks possess been transformed into rainbow crossings, only in some streets and near historical LGBT places, adv those that have survived, because they are, as in all Western capitals, less and less numerous. Sign of recognition for some or pure washing and commercial recovery for others... They have the merit of indicating that you are in a gay-friendly territory, and that's reassuring!
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9 AM. The best way to get around the Marais, if not on foot, is by bike. You can rent a bike by the night or by the week at Paris Bike Tour or operate Velib, the municipal system, or the free-floating rental companies. Don't park just anywhere, respect the red lights and use the spaces dedicated to this employ. Paris is not yet Amsterdam and Parisians are not very careful with cyclists!
11 AM. In Paris, there is no period for the Aperitif on the terrace, at an

Where to Have a Homosexual Day in Paris
I'm a gay man in Paris and can confidently exclaim that the city is awesome for the Gay community. France is already pretty liberal as a country, but Paris is especially accepting of us. I'll even go so far as to tell that there are parts of the city that are practically built for queer people. I'm sure you already know about Le Marais, right? It's the LGBTQ+ hub of Paris, complete with the most provocative gay clubs and chicest gay cafes. La Pigalle is marvelous, too, since it's the red-light district. Don't worry! I didn't forget Montmartre's fascinating artistry and chilly creativity.

Le Marais
As the resident “gayborhood” of Paris, it's only natural that I start this list with Le Marais. Located in the 4th arrondissement, this is the LGBTQ+ hub of the city, finalize with cafes, restaurants, bars, and clubs run and established for the society. Naturally, it's one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris too, with all sorts of popular hotspots popping up now and then. If you hope for to proudly live your life as part of the LGBTQ+ community, this is the best place to settle down. The gay vibes here are so strong, it almost feels like it's a d