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Gay Paris Clubs 1 Le Queen | 102 Champs-Élysées, 75008 | 01 53 89 08 90 | http://queen.fr/ There are some girls here straight girls but make no mistake, this is a gay bar through and through, with some of the hottest guys you'll ever see grinding away to the DJ's beats. Stay on the balcony level to do your scoping, then head down to the dance floor to get in on the insane action. Overkitsch on Sundays is the party to be at. 2 Tango: La Boîte à Frissons | 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 | 01 42 72 17 78 | http://www.boite-a-frissons.fr/home_en.htm A different take on a gay night, this Saturday party brings out gays and lesbians for ballroom dancing, followed by a regular dance party. It's a great space, and quite a spectacle to see; if you want to take a break from cruising bars, this is the place to go. 3 Scream | 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 | no number | http://www.scream-paris.com/ Another Saturday night party, this time in a massive, three-story space, each level with a different vibe: serious dancing with a top DJ; pop music, fun and chatty; and a dark room for the real action. There's also an outdoor terrace for when you need to catch your breath. 4 Le Dépot | 10 Rue aux Ours, 75003 | 01.44.54.96.96 | http://www.ledepot-paris.com/index_site.php Unlike some of the other listings, this is a hardcore gay cruising club that is open from 2pm to 8am, so you don't have to wait until the sun goes down to get your cruise on. Every conceivable kind of gay, with every conceivable kind of desire, can be found here. 5 Full Metal | 40 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 | no number | http://www.fullmetal.fr/02_presentation.swf Full Metal bills itself as a Hard Cruising Tavern, which is exactly 100% correct. Check their website for theme nights, as there is a pretty strict admission policy. Inside you'll find a steel and concrete décor, with the action just as hard and masculine. Plenty of cruising hallways, back rooms, and even a sex swing in the two-level basement. 6 Impact | 18 Rue Grenata, 75002 | 01.42.21.94.24 | http://impact-bar.com/GAY-FR/index.php Nudie bar! Some nights they let you keep your pants on after a certain hour, but once you've got your clothes off, don't bother you'll be sucking and fucking too much to care. Come ready, and come often. 7 Club 18 | 18 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 | 01 42 97 52 13 | http://www.club18.fr/ Unfortunately the 18 is the address and not the age, but you'll still find plenty of pretty young things. This is the club you want to go to if you're tired of the loud techno and flashing lights; it's more intimate, but no less dance-y, and everybody comes for a good time. 8 Folies Pigalle: BBB Black Blanc Beur | varying locations | http://www.kelma.org//PAGES/B.B.B/soiree_gay_bbb.php This is a weekly party that brings out the glorious men of color, and the paler amongst us who adore them. There is all kinds of music played, and go-go boys to get your heart racing. If you like 'em mocha, this is the party for you. 9 Le Divan du Monde: Beardrop | 75 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 | no number | http://www.beardrop.fr/index.html This Friday night party brings out bears from all over Europe for a fun night with a heaving dance floor and plenty of hot, hairy action. Check the website, or ask around when you're there, for other bear weekend plans that pop up. 10 Club 79: Under | 22 Rue Quentin-Bauchart, 75008 | no number | http://www.fluidparty.com/ Although they do have some Saturday parties, the main focus of Under is the morning hours of Sunday usually starting at 10AM for those who aren't ready to call it a night. But this is no brunch scene you'll hardly know it's daytime, with the dark space lit by lasers and the guest DJ whipping the still-up crowd into a frenzy.

Gay Paris Bars 1 Café Cox | 15 Rue des Archives, 75004 | 01 42 72 08 00 | http://www.cox.fr/ With a name like that, how could we not put it at the top of our list? With a constantly changing décor and guest DJ roster, the older leather crowd does have some young things scattered here and there, and it's practically an institution in the Marais so put it on your agenda. 2 Sly | 22 Rue des Lombards, 75004 | 06 62 84 64 61 | http://www.sly-bar.com/ A mixed gay crowd leaning towards the younger demographic, but all ages and kinds of gay come here to play. Thursday happy hours include a bracelet that signifies your relationship status, making flirting a whole lot more efficient. 3 Banana Café | 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie, 75001 | 01 42 33 35 31 | http://www.bananacafeparis.com/ Another fantastically named place, it may look like your run-of-the-mill gay bar at first but come a bit later, and head downstairs for the real action: drag shows, smokin'-hot go-go boys, and themed nights that include the non-PC Oriental Session, with an Arab theme. 4 Le CUD Bar | 12 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 | 01 42 77 44 12 | http://cud-paris.com/ This is another bar where the upstairs is good for a chat, but the real action is down below. There is a lot more cruising at this bar than some others on our list, and skews a bit younger as well although, this being Paris, you will find some heteros in the mix. Don't go before 2am. 5 One Way | 28 Rue Charlot, 75003 | 01 48 87 46 10 | http://www.oneway-paris.com/site/ Once again, a bar with a fun downstairs level. So make your way past the leather hat-studded ceiling and head down to the dungeon-style basement, where there is a sex swing, videos, and a dark room with a smoking section. Bears love it, and leather daddies abound. 6 Quetzal Bar | 10 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 | 01 48 87 99 07 | no website Everyone at some point or another makes their way to and through Quetzal, so make sure to at least cruise on by when you're out and about. It a cruise-y atmosphere, but there are plenty of people just hanging out and chatting as well, and plenty of them are young and HOT. 7 La Mine | 20 Rue du Plâtre, 75004 | 01 42 71 30 39 | http://www.bar-mine.fr/ This leather and fetish bar has many theme nights, from rubber to uniforms - so check their website to make sure you're dressed appropriately. Otherwise, it's yet one more place that has a traditional bar up top and tons of action down below. 8 Le Raidd | 23 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 92 77 09 88 | http://www.raiddbar.com/ This is a bar, not a club, although that's because of its size more than anything. The big draw here, other than the DJ, is the shower. Yes, the shower go-go boys soap up and get down in a hot, steamy shower as the main entertainment here. There are also fun theme nights and plenty of cruising to go around. 9 Café Moustache | 138 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 | http://cafe.moustache.free.fr/ We don't know what's up with these bars that pass as traditional cafes, but here's another one. It even has quaint terrace seating out front! But inside there is a dark room, video room, private cabins, and all your other cruising needs. 10 La Bonne Nouvelle | 4 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 | no number | no website Tired of the super-gay Marais? Just want a drink at a gay bar without the thumping bass? Head to La Bonne Nouvelle, where everyone is just chilling out and also happen to be gay. The chatty crowd are definitely checking each other out, but everyone's friendly and chatty. A lot of fun. 11 Krash | 12 Rue Simon le Franc, 75004 | 09 50 41 13 26 | http://www.krashbar.com/ This sex bar has a Saturday night Naked Night that is not to be missed! Sundays are underwear nights, and Mondays are free-for-alls.

Gay Paris Hotels 1 Enjoy Bed & Breakfast (ebab) | http://www.ebab.com/Europe/France/Paris ebab is a website dedicated to gay-owned and/or gay-friendly accommodations in the world's major cities. They have 74 available apartments in Paris listed on their site, so you can live like a local while visiting the City of Light. 2 Absolu Living | http://www.absoluliving.com/gay-hotel-paris/ This is another gay listing site that has plenty of self-catered apartments to choose from in Paris. They also own My Gay Paris (http://www.my-gay-paris.com/), which has up to the minute gay news and listings. 3 B&B Gay Paris | http://www.agayroomparis.net/ This site advertises three gorgeous, gay-owned flats in different parts of the city 75003, 75004 and 75010 each with their own websites and contact information, and bargain-basement prices. A real steal; definitely check these out before thinking about a hotel. 4 La Maison Bleue | 60 rue du Capitaine Ferber, 75020 | 09 51 96 05 92 | http://www.bedandbreakfastofparis.com/ Alain and Christophe have a beautiful apartment within the city limits but a bit outside the hustle and bustle, which means you have a lovely garden and a bit of peace and quiet to yourself. They also have a studio in 75002 that can be available as well. 5 Gay Accommodation Paris | 271, rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75011 | 01 43 48 13 82 | http://www.gayaccommodationparis.com/index.php Yet another gay site, this one with apartments rentable at a weekly rate, with everything from studios to multi-bedroom duplexes available all over the city. 6 Hôtel Duo | 11 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 72 22 | http://www.duo-paris.com/ Located in the Marais, this designer boutique hotel is very popular with the gays, so there's always a bit of a scene in the lobby bar and while their sauna is not a cruising spot, you never know who'll you'll find having a steam. 7 Hotel le Bellechasse | 8 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 | 01 45 50 22 31 | http://www.lebellechasse.com/ Le Bellechasse is another boutique hotel, this time with 33 themed rooms exquisitely designed by Christian Lacroix. While the hotel itself doesn't have many amenities, the rooms are chock-full of gadgets and perks. 8 Hotel Emile | 2 Rue Malher, 75004 | 01 42 72 76 17 | http://www.hotelemile.com/ The Emile is yet another design boutique hotel in the Marais, but at a price that won't bust your wallet. Some rooms have an open plan with an enormous glass-walled shower, a plus if you're with someone particularly beautiful. 9 Hotel Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais | 12 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 34 12 | http://www.carondebeaumarchais.com/ With its beamed ceilings and authentic period furniture, some may find this hotel stuffy while others will feel like they've finally found the true Paris. There are 19 rooms with sound-proofing and wifi, and even though it's an old building there is an elevator! 10 Le 20 Prieuré Hôtel | 20 Rue du Grand Prieur, 75011 | 01 47 00 74 14 | http://www.hotel20prieure.com/en/ This cosy hotel is near the Canal St-Martin, which has been a draw recently for those looking to get out of the Louvre-Opera axis of tourist evil. Cute rooms, if a bit on the small side, but the prices are unbeatable and includes wifi and breakfast. 11 Paris Le Grand (An Intercontinental Hotel) | 2 Rue Scrib Paris , 75009 France | Front Desk +33-1-40073232 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail The Paris Le Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city. It is in the 9th arrondissement, in front of the Opera, close to Vendome plaza, The Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde. If you are lucky enough to get a room in the summer facing the Opera, you will hear beautiful music flowing inside your room each night as the free concerts abound in the summer. The hotel has some of the best food in Paris and the staff is a delight.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Termas Omni | Rua Augusto França , 22 | 71 321-9044 | no website Omni is another of the quieter saunas in Salvador, with laid back boys and a cozy vibe. You'll know the working boys by their black swim trunks. It's also spotlessly clean, which is always a good sign.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Planetario 11 | Rua José Duarte, 11 | 71 3321 4511 | http://www.planetario11.com.br/ This club, known to locals as simply P11, looks unassuming from the outside but inside is a huge sauna packed with working boys they say if you can't get laid here, you can't get laid anywhere. Stick around for the shows and other entertainment, ranging from drag to strippers to DJs.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Paradiso | Rua Leoni Ramos, 59 | (71) 3237-7332 | no website While the working boys tend to treat Sauna Paradiso like their own private clubhouse, your fellow guests are quite flirtatious! There's also a dark room, a video room, private rooms, and a full bar. You'll want to look for the number of the address, as there is no signage outside.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Rio's | Almeida Sande, 8 | 71 328-3275 | http://www.saunarios.com.br/index2.htm (doesn't work) While it's not a good idea for a gringo to be seen around here at night, during the day there is plenty of fun to be had, mostly with other guests. However, there are some lovely working boys as well. The best place to chat up a local is in the video room

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Persona | Rua Junqueira Aires , 230 | 71 329-1273 | no website Persona is quiet during the week, but weekends can get quite busy, even though it's a little ways out of town. Best to take a taxi there and back. They have dark rooms and glory holes, and a very discreet entrance (ring at the gate to be let in).

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Casarão 25 | Rua Dom Marcos Teixeira, 25 | 71 3264-1050 | http://www.casarao25.com.br/ Casarão 25 has private cabins, a dark room, a video room, two bar and lounge areas, and lo and behold! - a sauna. The interior could use a facelift, but it's clean and the staff is courteous. And, of course, the boys are fucking gorgeous.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Fox | Rua das Rosas, 682 | 71 3354-0047 | http://www.saunafox.com.br/ While many of the saunas rely heavily on interactions between guests and the boys on staff, Fox is known for guests canoodling among each other so, basically, everyone is free game here. Make sure to get there early and secure a private room on the weekends, when the parties and shows bring in what seems like half of Salvador.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Thermas Olympus | Rua Tuiuti, 183 | 71 329 0060 Olympus is small, quiet, basic, and has astonishingly beautiful boys who give great massages (and other delights). It isn't packed, though, so you can basically have your choice and even negotiate the rate.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Boate Tropical | Rua Gamboa de Cima, 24 | 71 3267 0847 | http://www.boatetropical.com.br/ A fun, weekend dance party club with insane drag shows and strippers galore. How they put on such spectacular shows is anyone's guess think Priscilla Queen of the Desert set in a basement. The low ceilings and disco balls will remind you of underground clubs back in the day in the best possible way.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Boite Caverna | Rua Carlos Gomes, 616 | 71 3358 2410 | no website Smack on the main drag in the center of town, the Boate Caverna features go-go boys, stripper shows, DJs, and more hot bodies than you can shake your stick at. Laser lights provide most of the lighting for the crowd, giving the drag queens a chance to shine.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos San Sebastian Salvador | Rua da Paciência, 88 | 71 3012 5013 | http://www.sansebastiansalvador.com.br/ This club is right on the beach, so you can roll on out in the morning and right into the sea for a refreshing swim. The Blessed and Liberty parties are arguably the most popular, with DJs spinning mostly electronica in the large, futuristically lit space.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Queens Clube | Rua Teodoro Sampio, 160 | 71 3328 6220 | no website The only club in Salvador with a darkroom, making this a cruiser's heaven. There are also go-go boys, strippers, and even an on-site sex shop (open in the afternoon and early evening if you're feeling cheeky. Come ready for action. Only opened on Fridays and Saturdays.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Off Club | Rua Dias Dávila, 33 | 71 3267 6215 | http://boiteoffclub.com.br/ Hipsters might say this club has lost its luster, but it's still the gay go-to spot for club fun. Don't bother going until after 1am; if in doubt, follow the crowd heading off from Beco dos Artistas bar. You'll see a fairly mixed crowd, but have no doubt it's a gay world, and they're just living in it.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Bahia Cafe | Mirante dos Aflitos | 071 3329 0944 | http://www.bahiacafe.com.br/bahia_cafe.asp If you are craving a grown-up place in which to enjoy the view and have a proper cocktail that doesn't come in a plastic cup, then this is it. You'll come away relaxed, refreshed and ready to join the fray at your favorite sauna or club!

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Alphorria | Rua Direita de Santo Antônio, 97 | 071 3242 0053 | no website While not in the normal sections of town you're used to haunting (and hunting), if you want to "get away" this bar has a diverse group of pretty things that flock here to listen to all manner of live music, which switches from night to night but never fails to entertain.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Bar da Ponta | Av do Contorno Cidade Baixa | 071 3326 2211 | no website Locals know there is only one spot from which to watch th sun set over the sea, and that is Bar da Ponta. While not a gay bar, it's fabulous enough that it just should be. Hobnob with the elite, nurse your expensive cocktail, and watch the sun set from your perch on a pier out in the water.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Cabaret 54 | Rua Carlos Gomes, 860 | 71 3018-7821 | https://www.facebook.com/bar54UrsosBearsGaysEAmigos This heaving bear bar is the place to be if you like 'em big and hairy. It's a smallish place, but the rooftop lounge is a life saver. Nightly drag shows are a huge draw, the staff is friendly and fun, and the DJs definitely know their audience.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Sankofa Brasil | Ladeira de São Miguel, 7 | 71 3321 7236 | http://www.sankofabrasil.com Sankofa is one and the same with Panela Restaurante, except this is its bar, and is considered a separaet business. Here you can find a gay-friendly crowd jamming to everything from samba to reggae, and munching on yummy African treats.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Bar Ray | Rua Carlos Gomes, 1001 | 71 3329 7157 | no website This is easily the most famous gay bar in Salvador, and it's right on the main drag in the gayborhood. Locals pronounce it "Bar High," and some might call it Bar Champagne. But it's a true gay scene that brings out hot young things to dance to the live music all night long.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Âncora do Marujo | Rua Senador Costa Pinto, 808 | 71 3242 2680 | https://www.facebook.com/ancoramarujo This bar specilizes in drag shows that are a hoot - it can get loud and raucus when the ladies take the stage. It's also a popular bear spot, so come here to get your woof on. A fun place to bring your date!

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Mocambinho Bar | Rua da Faísca, 12 | 71 3328 1430 | no website Delicious food, cold beer, lively conversations and a bohemian vibe make Mocambinho a no-brainer hangout for the LGBT crowd. This is the place you want to try the local cachaça drink, and it's also where you want to eye the gorgeous young things hanging about.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Beco dos Artistas | Av. Cerqueira Lima, 10 (Entrance on Rua Leovigildo Filgueira) | no number | no website On Friday and Saturday nights from around 10pm, this is the the place to be to scope out the young hot talent who will be heading to the clubs in a couple hours. It can get crowded and some would call it a dive bar, but it is gay ground zero for weekend action.