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!
Big Pride Energy Ball: an exceptional dance party at Paris City Hall.
Get ready to dance the night away at Paris City Hall: the Big Pride Energy Ball event is back for its third edition on November 29, 2025. This year, the theme of the ball is "Cosmic healing," for an inclusive, supportive, and iconic LGBTQIA+ evening! [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]
Restaurants in the Marais, Hôtel de Ville, and Temple neighborhoods: Where to eat in these areas of Paris?
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]
Things to do in the Marais district, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Ideas for outings and places to visit
Looking for a great place to visit in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne, straddling the 3rd and 4th arrondissements? You're in luck, because this iconic Parisian neighborhood always has great ideas for things to do. For the best spots, follow the guide! [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]
What to do in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris: ideas for outings, activities and good addresses
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! [Read more]
Kiddy Smile & Friends, a voguing festival turns the Grande Halle de la Villette into a ballroom
Ready to strike a pose? A voguing festival headlined by Kiddi Smile awaits us at the Grande Halle de la Villette on Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30, 2025. With waacking, lip-sync, drag shows and DJ sets, the event promises an XXL ballroom atmosphere. [Read more]
Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine & DJ sets at La Bellevilloise
The TAW TAW association is organizing Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine and DJ sets at La Bellevilloise! [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]
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]
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
