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Gay Paris Clubs 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.

Gay Paris Clubs 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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 Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Bars 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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!

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

Gay Paris Hotels 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.

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