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BLUF Paris Spring 2026
Join BLUF Paris for a Spring weekend of leather and fetish events including dinners, theme parties and more.
BLUF Paris Spring 2026
Join BLUF Paris for a Spring weekend of leather and fetish events including dinners, theme parties and more, all taking place within the BLUF dress code.
- Stay in Le Marais, close to all the popular gay bars and parties. The Jules & Jim Hotel is located in a former 18th century precious metals factory with designer rooms and romantic views over the city’s rooftops.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Use the following as a guide, awaiting full schedule: Venues may change:
- Friday – Bluf Paris Opening at Quetzal Bar. To open this Spring Weekend come for a pre-drink with other BLUF men, in the heart of Paris’s gay area, followed by the Bluf Paris Dinner from 9.30 pm.
- Saturday – Kick start your Saturday evening with the Bluf Paris Aperitif at One Way, 28 rue Charlot, from 7 pm followed by the Bluf Paris Party at 22.30 at at Mensch, 34 rue Charlot. The party is the highlight of the weekend, an intense night of playing hard, smoking cigars and drinking beers until Sunday morning. (Note, the events alternate between One Way and Mensch each year).
- Sunday – Come over for a tasty Brunch in casual BLUF dresscode, last round during this Spring weekend, enjoying French culinary cooking with the French baguette or Chocolatine, also salt dishes, orange juice and hot drinks ! Venue to be confirmed.
- For a unique stay, try Le Général Hôtel, rated “Superb” by guests and featuring spacious rooms, a modern gym and excellent service.
The Venues
- Quetzal Bar – A must-visit bar of the Marais, filled with hot men, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. A 7-minute walk from Le Marais.
- Mensch – The best gay place in Paris for cruising and BDSM. No dress code required, from naked to full gear, sportwear and fetish.
- One Way – Old-school gay bar with smoking area & a back room. The underground level has a video room and dark corners
Recommended Hotels in Paris
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
Ritz Paris, L’Empire Paris, Hôtel Le Relais des Halles, Hotel du Petit Moulin
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel Duo is our preferred hotel when
staying in Le Marais gay district in Paris.
Official Website
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Gay Map of Paris
The gay district in Paris is located primarily in Le Marais, right in the heart of the city and featuring some of the finest museums and architecture in the French capital.
Hôtel Regina, 2, Place des Pyramides, Quartier du Palais Royal, 1st Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75001, France
Housed in a 19th-century private mansion, this boutique hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Champs-Elysées and Grand Palais, as well as 200 m from the River Seine and the Montaigne Avenue. It offers free WiFi, spacious and individually decorated rooms with rich fabrics and a restaurant with a glass-roof. A welcome tray with mineral water, coffee and tea is provided.
Hôtel Novotel Paris Les Halles, 8, Place Marguerite de Navarre, Quartier Les Halles, 1st Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75001, France
The Novotel Paris Les Halles is situated in the heart of Paris. From this hotel, you can go shopping in the nearby districts of Rue de Rivoli, Boulevard Haussmann or Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. There are 5 metro lines and 3 RER lines located within a short walk of the hotel. Guest rooms are spacious and equipped with private bathrooms, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, internet connection and air conditioning. Rooms are non-smoking
26 Rue Pierre Lescot, 75001 Paris, France
Located in a in the centre of , 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.
duO, 11, Rue du Temple, Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75004, France
Set in the lively Marais district in central Paris, this design hotel features a sauna and fitness room. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a minibar. Satellite TV and a telephone are standard in each contemporary guest room. Some of the stylish rooms feature a seating area and a private courtyard. A hairdryer is included in the private bathrooms.
19 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.
56 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France
Offering a living room, with a TV and a DVD, a sound system, a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher, a washing machine, On the mezzanine, you will find the king size bed, a bathroom with a shower,
32 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris, France
Apartments located in the heart of the Marais, one of the liveliest areas of Paris. Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife !! Luxury designer apartment fully equipped, Air conditioning., Free wifi
18 Avenue Victoria, 75004 Paris, France
The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Free WiFi
IDM, 4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris
● IDM is one of Paris largest gay saunas. ● This gay bathhouse is located next to the city center, in a discreet alley. ● It extends over 5 floors and is fully air conditioned.
Monday > Thursday 12h-01h Friday 12h-02h Saturday & Sunday 11h-02h
Euro Men's Club, 10 rue Saint-Marc, Paris, 75002, France
●The Euro Men's Club opens a new modern and resolutely trendy space. ● New wellness area, bar, lounges, cinema, smoking room
Daily 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
13 Rue de la Ferronnerie, Paris 75001
● One of Paris's longest-running gay-friendly bars since 1990.
● Welcomes a mixed clientele.
Daily 5pm till 7am
6 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75004
● The go-to spot in Paris for bears, chubbies, and daddies.
● Features a bar, a lounge floor, and a disco-bar.
Daily 16:00 – 02:00
15 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004
● Renowned and centrally located gay bar in the Marais.
● One of the most famous and popular spots.
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
12 Rue des Haudriettes, Paris 75003
● The Cud Bar is one of the flagship establishments of the Marais district. ● Gay bar and late-night club in the Marais.
● Open till the early hours of the morning.
Daily 23:30 – 06:00; Friday, Saturday till 07:00
25 Rue Michel Le Comte, Paris 75003
● Large, straightforward bar with exhibitions.
● Attracts a less competitive and snobbish crowd than other Marais venues.
Daily 19:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 05:00
15 Rue de la Reynie, Paris 75004
● Popular bears-friendly music bar in central Paris.
● Known for its lively atmosphere.
Daily 16:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday till 05:00
35 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris 75004
● Popular gay bar with live DJs in the Marais.
● Gets packed on weekend nights.
● Features tabletop football in the back room.
Daily from 18:00
15 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75004
● Small gay music bar.
● Cozy and intimate setting.
Tuesday-Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
28 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004
● New gay bar and bistro with a small street terrace in the Marais quarter.
● Perfect for a relaxed evening.
Daily 12:00/15:00 – 02:00
8 Rue des Archives, Paris 75004
● French cafe-bar with a significant gay clientele.
● Located between the gay epicenter in the Marais and popular shopping streets.
Daily 7am till 2am, Saturday, Sunday 9am till 2am
7 Rue du Trésor, Paris 75004
● New LGBT-friendly resto-bar in the Marais quarter.
● Offers a cozy dining experience.
Monday-Friday 17:00 – 24:00; Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 24:00
7 Rue de la Verrerie, Paris 75004
● Small queer-inclusive bar in the Marais.
● Hosts DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights.
Daily 19:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday till 05:00
150 Rue Saint-Maur, Paris 75011
● Cruising club in the 11th arrondissement of Paris (formerly Bunker club).
● Equipped with lockers, labyrinth, booths, slings, etc.
● Check the website for its weekly program and dress codes.
● Non-alcoholic drinks only. Admission ranges from 6-15 €.
Tuesday-Saturday 16:00 – 02:00; Sunday 15:00 – 22:00
28 Rue Charlot, Paris 75003
● Small gay bar with a rustic ambiance.
● Known for some cruising in the basement.
● Attracts a rather mature and middle-aged clientele.
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
10 Rue de la Verrerie, Paris 75004
● Gay music bar on the edge of the Marais quarter.
● Vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Daily 17:00 – 02:00
23 Rue du Temple 75004 Paris,France
● Music bar with gogo dancers and a shower show at night.
● One of the largest and busiest gay bars in the Marais.
Daily 18:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday till 05:00
37 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75001
● Gay-friendly music bar with a vibrant street terrace.
● Perfect for dancing and socializing.
Daily 15:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 06:00
14 Rue Saint-Merri, Paris 75004
● Contemporary restaurant offering international cuisine.
● Stylish bar located in the heart of the Marais district.
Wednesday-Sunday 18:00 – 02:00/06:00
173 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris 75003
● Large LGBT-friendly cafe-bar with an inviting street terrace.
● Attracts a mix of young and middle-aged patrons.
Tuesday-Saturday 15:00 – 02:00
41 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004
● Cozy and unpretentious gay bar.
● Popular among a bears-friendly crowd.
Daily from 18:00
40 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004
● Gay cruising bar in the Marais.
● Fetish-friendly with a weekly program and possible dress codes.
● Minimum consumption: 1 drink.
Monday-Thursday 19:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 06:00; Sunday 19:00 – 04:00
12 Rue Simon le Franc, Paris 75004
● Cruise bar located in the Marais.
● Nice bar area on the ground floor and play areas in the basement.
● Basement atmosphere tends to be more on the sleazy side.
● Minimum consumption: 1 drink.
Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 05:00; Friday 15:00 – 07:00; Saturday 14:00 – 07:00; Sunday 14:00 – 05:00
18 Rue Greneta, Paris 75002
● Gay cruise bar spanning two levels.
● Dress code is naked or underwear.
● Admission ranges from 10-20 €, includes one drink.
Monday-Thursday 17:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 17:00 – 06:00; Sunday 15:00 – 04:00
14 Rue Keller, Paris 75011
● Gay cruising club for harder and special interests since 1977.
● Admission is 15 €, includes one drink.
Thursday 22:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 05:00; Sunday 17:00 – 24:00
34 Rue Charlot, Paris 75003
● Small kinky gay cruise bar for fetish and special interests.
● Atmospheric play area in the old cellar vaults.
● Described as a 'bar with a soul' with a friendly atmosphere and passionate staff.
● Admission is free, minimum consumption of one drink.
Monday-Wednesday 21:00 – 03:00; Thursday, Sunday 17:00 – 05:00;
Friday, Saturday 21:00 – 06:00
49 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 75004
● Gay cruise bar in the Marais.
● Features a bar on the ground floor and two small basement levels that can get busy at times
Daily 15:00 – 04:00; Friday, Saturday till 06:00
14 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris, France
● big gay bar with dance floor and fun darkroom
Saturday 11:59 PM–12 AM & Sunday 12–7 AM
11 - 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 Paris, France
● Much loved gay bar with a dance floor
Friday & Saturday 10.30pm till 5am
138 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris, France
● Fun gay bar with friendly locals. ● Dark room in the back for those looking for a bit of fun
45 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris, France
● Entre Deux Eaux is the smallest GAY SEX CLUB in Paris ● the only GAY CRUISING where the bartenders are naked.
Daily 3pm till 12am Friday & Saturday till 2am
15 Rue Michel le Comte75003 Paris,France
● Gay bar, lounge & karaoke in a 2-level venue with a vaulted cellar fitted out for singing.
Dailly 11pm till 6.30am (Tuesday Closed)
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Hôtel San Régis
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, 19th-century mansion, near Champs-Elysées.
- Close to the gay district.
- Spacious, rich fabrics, free WiFi.
- Opulent boutique experience, prime location for luxury shopping and Parisian charm.
Novotel Paris Les Halles
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, heart of Paris, shopping districts.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, air conditioning, non-smoking.
- Ideal for shopping and cultural exploration in Paris’ vibrant center.
Hôtel Duo
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, lively Marais district, design hotel.
- Close to the gay district.
- Free Wi-Fi, minibar, satellite TV.
- Modern design and comfort in a lively area, perfect for a chic Parisian experience.
Hôtel Le Relais
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, pedestrian street, central Paris.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned, antique-style décor.
- Intimate and charming, offering a unique stay in the heart of Paris.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Paris
Paris, the City of Love, flaunts its vibrant gay scene with panache and elegance. Nestled amidst the historic boulevards and charming bistros, the gay bars, clubs, and cafes offer a blend of classic French culture and Romance, no more so than in Le Marais, the city’s primary gay neighbourhood, while the popular 10th and 11th arrondissements are just a 10 to 15 minute walk away.
Le Marais | 3rd and 4th arrondissements
Photo: Le Marais, one of Europe’s most famous gay neighbourhoods
- The epicentre of Parisian LGBTQ+ life, Le Marais is brimming with trendy boutiques, gay bars, and chic eateries.
- Rue de la Verrerie and Rue des Archives are known for their gay bars and shops.
- Le Marais houses the historic Place des Vosges, the oldest planned square in Paris.
- The neighbourhood is abuzz during the annual Paris Pride, the heart of the post-parade celebrations.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Le Marais
11th Arrondissement
Less touristy than Le Marais, the 11th is known for its eclectic hipster mix of bars and music venues.
7th Arrondissement
The most affluent areas of Paris, Home to the Eiffel Tower, where streets exude luxury & Parisian elegance.
10th Arrondissement
Emerging hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community with a more laid-back feel; home to the scenic Canal Saint-Martin.
Montmartre
With winding streets, artists’ studios, a village-like atmosphere & the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica
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