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DARKROOM Paris 2026

Address: 2 Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France

• Historic 5-star hotel from 1900, steps from the Louvre.
• Belle Époque décor meets modern comfort and spa amenities.
• Rooms range from classic to luxury suites with garden or city views.
• On-site bar, restaurant, tea room and 24-hour concierge.
• Perfect base for sightseeing in central Paris.
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Address: 8 Place Marguerite de Navarre, 75001 Paris, France

• Modern hotel in the heart of Paris.
• Comfortable rooms with useful amenities.
• Restaurant, bar and fitness area on site.
• Perfect for walking to key attractions.
• Great transport links for easy city access.
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26 Rue Pierre Lescot, 75001 Paris, France

Located in a pedestrian street in the centre of Paris, Hôtel Le Relais des Halles Paris is 500 m from the Georges Pompidou Museum. It offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi access and an antique-style décor.

The air-conditioned rooms and suites feature a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Address: 11 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris, France

• Design boutique hotel in the centre of Marais.
• Rooms with modern comforts, from standard to suites.
• Sauna, fitness room, lounge-bar and garden patio included.
• Staff praised for friendly and efficient service.
• Excellent base for exploring Paris on foot or by metro.
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Address: 4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris

• Gay sauna with wellness, gym, jacuzzi and cruising zones.
• bar, sauna, jacuzzi; upper floors: cabins, darkrooms, glory-holes.
• Mixed-age gay male crowd, from chill to intense.
• Good balance of sauna-relaxation and cruising energy.
• Large, multi-floor venue — strong Paris staple.
• Open: Mon–Thu 12pm–1am, Fri 12pm–2am, Sat 11am–2am
• Sun 11am–2am
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Address: 10 rue Saint-Marc, Paris, 75002, France

• Gay sauna and bathhouse with multiple floors of amenities.
• Facilities: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, pool, cabins and dark-rooms.
• Clientele mostly mature gay men seeking wellness and cruising.
• Clean, discreet space with welcoming staff.
• Ideal for laid-back afternoons or chill cruising sessions.
• Open: Daily 11am–8pm
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Address: 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie, Paris 75001

• A classic gay venue in the heart of Paris.
• Early-evening drinks turn into a packed late-night dance floor.
• Bright shows, dancers and themed nights keep the crowd engaged.
• Music stays upbeat with a strong party energy.
• A familiar name for gay visitors looking for a fun night out.
• Open: Daily: 5pm–7am
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Address: 6 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75004

• A gay bar focused on the bear and daddy crowd.
• Laid-back bar energy upstairs with a busier room below.
• Regular themed nights keep things lively.
• Friendly atmosphere with a loyal following.
• A solid stop for bears and friends.
• Open: Daily: 4pm–2am
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Address: 15 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004

• A popular gay bar at the centre of Le Marais nightlife.
• Terrace drinks set a relaxed tone before the night builds.
• Music and a friendly crowd keep the energy steady.
• Easy place to meet people and start the evening.
• A classic stop for gay visitors in Paris.
• Open: Daily 5pm–2am

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Address: 12 Rue des Haudriettes, Paris 75003

• CUD is a gay bar-club tucked in the Marais.
• Bar upstairs, dance floor downstairs — ideal after 2 a.m.
• Young, lively, international crowd.
• DJs spin pop and house; often themed nights.
• Good pick for late-night dancing in Paris.
• Open: Daily 11:30pm–6am (Fridays & Saturdays until 7am)
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Address: 25 Rue Michel Le Comte, Paris 75003

• A long-running gay bar in the Marais with a relaxed mood.
• More for drinks and conversation than full clubbing.
• Regulars and neighbours keep the tone easy.
• A quieter option within the district’s nightlife.
• Good place to start the evening calmly.
• Open: Daily 5pm–2am
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Address: 35 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris 75004

• Freedj is a gay bar-club in the core of Le Marais.
• Bar upstairs flows into a basement dance floor after dark.
• Mostly gay men, with a friendly, youthful crowd.
• Good drinks, DJs and a welcoming, club-night vibe.
• Solid choice for drinks and dancing in Paris.
• Open: Daily 6pm–4am
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Address: 15 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75004

• La Boîte is a friendly gay-bar in central Paris.
• Relaxed vibe with music and affordable drinks.
• Mixed, open crowd welcome to locals and visitors.
• Easy drinks-and-chat energy over club intensity.
• Good spot for a laid-back gay night out in Marais.
• Open: Tuesday–Sunday 6pm–3am
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Address: 28 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004

• A gay-oriented bar-bistro set in the Marais with a friendly local mood.
• Drinks and simple tapas create an easy, unhurried pace.
• The small terrace brings a relaxed street-side feel.
• Crowd stays warm and open, mixing regulars and visitors.
• A comfortable choice for a calm gay night before bigger venues.
• Open: Weekdays: 3pm–11pm, Wed–Sat: 3pm–2am
• Sunday: 3pm–12am
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Address: 8 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004

• Le Carrefour is a laid-back gay bar in Le Marais with terrace seating.
• Street-side terrace and simple drinks for relaxed social nights.
• Welcoming crowd of locals and visitors without pretense.
• Great meet-up spot before deeper dives into Paris nightlife.
• Easygoing, inclusive bar atmosphere — no loud club pressure.
• Open: Daily 6pm–2am
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Address: 7 Rue du Trésor, Paris 75004

• Le Comptoir du Trésor is a gay bar in the Marais village of Paris.
• Cozy, loft-style decor with cocktails, drinks and simple bites.
• Relaxed early-evening vibe — good for quiet socialising or a first stop.
• Weekend theme nights add energy and a more lively crowd.
• Welcoming, inclusive atmosphere ideal for LGBTQ visitors and locals.
• Open: Mon–Fri 5pm–12am,
• Saturday 12pm–1am, Sunday 5pm–12am
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Address: 7 Rue de la Verrerie, Paris 75004

• Les Souffleurs is a gay bar and club in Le Marais.
• Upstairs offers laid-back drinks and comfy seating.
• Downstairs turns into a lively space with DJs and themed nights.
• Friendly, open crowd with a relaxed, inclusive vibe.
• A great pick for cocktails, mingling and casual nightlife in Paris.
• Open: Tue–Wed: 5pm–2am, Thu–Sat: 5pm–5am, Sun: 5pm–2am

Address: 150 Rue Saint-Maur, Paris 75011

• XKBOYS is a gay cruising club with private cabins and fetish facilities.
• Bar/lounge up front, cruising and play zones throughout the venue.
• Fully gay clientele seeking kink, anonymity or social cruising.
• Dim lighting, themed nights and full anonymity for visitors.
• A heavy-duty option for those into fetish nightlife.
• Open: Tue–Sat 4pm–2am, Sun 3pm–10pm (Closed Mondays)
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Address: 28 Rue Charlot, Paris 75003

• One Way is a gay bar in favoured by bear & leather-crowd regulars.
• Simple bar upstairs, cruising-style darkroom downstairs.
• Laid-back vibe, older or mature crowd, no pretence.
• Caps on the ceiling and relaxed decor bring old-school charm.
• Good for a quiet drink or a private late-night visit in central Paris.
• Open: Daily 6pm–2am
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Address: 10 Rue de la Verrerie, Paris 75004

• Quetzal Bar is a gay bar in the Marais with strong nightlife energy.
• Cocktails, beers and club-style music set the tone.
• Crowd is mostly gay men, friendly and social.
• Industrial-style interior and relaxed bar-to-club flow.
• Good for drinks, dancing or cruising after dark.
• Open: Daliy 5pm-2am
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Address: 23 Rue du Temple 75004 Paris,France

• Raidd Bar is a gay bar-club in the centre of Le Marais.
• Known for its shower shows and go-go dancers.
• Loud music and a packed dancefloor set a party tone.
• Happy-hour drinks early make it an easy start.
• A go-to spot for bold nightlife and a lively gay crowd.
• Open: Sun–Thu 6pm–4am, Fri–Sat 6pm–5am
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Address: 37 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75001

• The LABO is a gay bar-club in central Paris.
• Drinks, terrace and a laid-back early vibe.
• Turns clubby after dark with DJs and dancing.
• Welcoming, mixed crowd — locals and travellers alike.
• Solid for a relaxed drink or a full night out.
• Open: Mon–Wed–Sun 3pm–3am, Thu 3pm–4am, Fri–Sat 3pm–6am
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Address: 14 Rue Saint-Merri, Paris 75004

• Le Who’s is a gay bar-restaurant-club in Le Marais.
• Starts calm with brunch or drinks, turns into late-night party.
• Welcoming mixed crowd of locals and travellers.
• Cocktails, music and occasional drag sets give it nightlife energy.
• Good balance between relaxed early night and lively late hours.
• Open: Daily 5pm–6am (weekends starts 11am)

Address: 173 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris 75003

• A gay bar-club with two levels in the Marais.
• Street bar and terrace set a relaxed start.
• Downstairs DJ room brings late-night energy.
• Gay crowd with an open, social mood.
• Works for both early drinks and full nights out.
• Open: Tue–Sat: 5pm–2am, (Closed Sun–Mon)
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Address: 41 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004

• Ze Baar is a small gay bar with a calm, relaxed vibe in Le Marais.
• Ground floor bar and upstairs lounge offer easygoing drinks and chat.
• Mostly older or mellow crowd — no push for club-level energy.
• Comfortable, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Good for a quiet night before heading to bigger venues.
• Open: Daily 6pm–2am
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Address: 40 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004

• Full Metal is a gay fetish & cruising bar in the Marais.
  Dark rooms, themed nights & a strict leather/rubber/skin dress code.
  Bar early on, shifting into a full fetish-club atmosphere after dark.
  Diverse, open gay crowd comfortable with kink and cruising.
  Strong option for those seeking leather, fetish or late-night play.
• Open: Sun–Thurs 7pm–4am, Fri-Sat 7pm–6am
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Address: 12 Rue Simon le Franc, Paris 75004

• Krash Bar is a gay fetish-cruise bar in Le Marais.
• Ground-floor drinks shift into a dark cruising basement.
• Leather, rubber, naked parties and themed nights are common.
• Mostly gay men, many open to kink and late-night cruising.
• Strong option if you seek raw, adult-orientated gay nightlife.
• Open: Mon–Thurs 3pm–5am
• Fri 3pm–7am, Sat 2pm–7am, Sunday 2pm–5am
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Address: 18 Rue Greneta, Paris 75002

• L’Impact Bar is a gay cruising & naturist bar-club in central Paris.
• Street-level bar leads to a basement of dark-rooms and cruising.
• Nightly themed parties, nude or underwear dress codes.
• Friendly staff, inclusive crowd — easy for locals and visitors.
• Firm pick for fetish, cruising, and late-night gay nightlife.
• Open: Mon–Thurs 7pm–4am, Fri–Sat 7pm–6am, Sun 5pm–4am
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Address: 14 Rue Keller, Paris 75011

• Le Keller is a gay fetish/cruising club in Paris.
• Street-level bar upstairs, dark play/cruise zones downstairs.
• Strict dress-code nights with leather, bondage and fetish themes.
• Men-only crowd focused on cruising and kink.
• Long-running institution of Paris’s fetish nightlife.
• Open: Thurs Fri & Sat 10pm–5am, Sun 5pm–12am
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Address: 34 Rue Charlot, Paris 75003

• Gay bar with a fetish focus in the Marais.
• Low-lit rooms and a busy cruising basement.
• Men-only crowd, confident and relaxed.
• Strong night-time energy and direct encounters.
• A long-running spot for harder play.
• Open: Mon–Wed 9pm–3am, Thu 5pm–5am
• Fri–Sat 9pm–6am, Sun 5pm–3am
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Address: 49 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004

• Gay cruising bar with a fetish edge.
• Upstairs bar, action downstairs.
• Two basements of dark rooms and cabins.
• Mixed-age male crowd, discreet vibe.
• Popular for late-night encounters.
• Open: Sun–Thu 3pm–4am, Fri–Sat 3pm–6am
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Address: 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris

• Gay nightclub with two dance floors and a vibrant crowd.
• Varied music: house, pop, R&B and themed club nights.
• Spacious interior with VIP area, smoking lounge and bar.
• Late-night parties that run into early morning.
• Great for dancing hard & meeting other clubbers from across Europe.
• Open: Fri 11:45pm–6am, Sat 12am–6am, Sun 11:45pm–6am
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Address: 14 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris, France

• Gay club night with circuit/house music.
• Dance floor + darkroom for adventurous nights.
• Lively crowd, mostly men or gay-friendly people.
• Late hours, good for dancing and flirting.
• Not a bar — a party-club vibe for bold nights.
• Open: 11pm–6am on event nights
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Address: 11 - 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 Paris, France

• Gay bar and dance hall with retro flair.
• Early tango and waltz before club music starts.
• Friendly mixed-age gay crowd.
• Laid-back, nostalgic interior.
• A Paris classic for casual dancing.
• Open: Wed 2pm–7pm, Fri–Sat from 10.30pm, Sun 6pm–11pm
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Address: 45 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris, France

• Gay nudist bar with a strong cruising focus.
• Front bar for drinks, rear rooms for action.
• Basement adds darker play spaces and mats.
• Mixed-age male crowd, relaxed and confident.
• Best for nights when you want a bold, no-frills vibe.
• Open: Mon–Thu 3pm–12am, Fri–Sat 3pm–2am, Sun 3pm–12am
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Address: 15 Rue Michel le Comte75003 Paris,France

• Gay bar and karaoke lounge in the Marais.
• Cocktail lounge upstairs, vaulted cellar for karaoke.
• Mixed-age gay crowd; relaxed, sociable vibe.
• Affordable drinks and friendly atmosphere.
• Good for laid-back nights or singing with friends.
• Open: Tue–Sat 11pm–6 :30am (Closed Sun & Mon)
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