Event Dates
From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
To: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Fierté Ours Paris Bear Pride is one of the highlights of the French gay calendar taking place annually in May
Paris hosts the International Bear Pride each year attracting thousands of bears, admirers and chasers from all over Europe and beyond to the French capital. Two of the highlights of the event include the Bear Picnic and the Bear Cruise on the Seine.
- Visiting for Paris Bear Pride? The city is very busy in May, so book your hotel early. Stay in Le Marais, close to all the popular gay bars and parties during the bear pride weekend.
The Event
- Next Edition – Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May 2024.
- The weekend is packed full of activities including a cruising party, a series of nightly dinners and the election of Mr Bear Pride.
- Multiple cities from around France host regional finals.
- The winner is crowned Mr Bear France during the week long event, followed by an after party.
Daily Highlights
- Events kick off with an aperitif on Wednesday at Bearsden at 6.30 pm, followed by Bear Karaoke from 10 pm.
- On Thursday enjoy apre-ours at Cox from 6.30 pm followed by the Kinky Bear Party at Secteur X from 11.30 pm.
- Friday’s events begin at Quetza for aperos from 6.30 pm, then on to Bearsden for the Disco Dance at 10.30 pm.
- Don’t miss Bear Fever on Saturday and Sunday at IDM Sauna, with discounts for passholders from 3 pm.
- Events end on Sunday with the Bear PiqueNique on the River Seine (at 34 Voie Georges Pompidou), finishing up with an Aperitif at Bearsden from 6 pm.
- Stay at the Jules & Jim Hotel, located in a former 18th century precious metals factory with designer rooms and romantic views over the city’s rooftops.
The Bear Cruise
- Thursday May 9th, 2024 – Prepare for “la croisière des Ours 2024” for a trip on the River Seine. The boat departs at 3 pm and includes dancing and a delicious gourmet feast on board.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance in Bears Den of via the official website.
- The boat departs the Left Bank, opposite Jardin des Plantes, a 20 minute taxi or 30 min metro from Le Marais, the gay district in Paris.
Election – Mr Bear France
- Saturday May 11th, 2024 – Enjoy a unique evening of bear-fun at the annual Mr Bear France Election and after party.
- 8 finalists compete for the title from 11 pm at Petit Bain, at Port de la Gare, 30-minutes taxi ride from Le Marais.
- Followed by the after party featuring DJ Hyper François & Ixpé.
- Petit Bain is a multi function event space and cultural centre by the port with indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Venues
- Bearsden – Located in the 14th district, 5 km or so from Le Marais, Bearsden is the meeting point for the Bears of Paris. The bar has a cosy and relaxed vibe with outdoor terrace and hosts regular theme nights with DJs and dancing.
- Cox – A paris instutution and the perfect place to meet for a pre dinner drink. The outside streets fill with gay men from Paris and beyond each night. Great Cocktails and a great vibe – the heart of gay life in Paris.
- Quetzal – Popular gay bar in the heart of the gay district, serving cocktails, beer and champagne with a small outdoor terrace that fills up fast and spills out onto the streets, especially at weekends.
- Secteur X – Multi-level cruise cub in the second district, roughly 1 km from Le Marais, with a bar and several cursing levels. Free entry and happy hour before 9 pm.
- Sauna IDM – Located in the 10th district, 2.5 km from le Marais, it is the most popular sauna in Paris, spread across a labyrinth of 5 floors and features a dry sauna, large jacuzzi and XXL steam room in the basement, clothing optional fitness area (cardio, bodybuilding with 20+ machines) and lockers on the ground floor. In the upper floors: labyrinths, glory holes, slings, themed cabins, darkroom, sex beds, X videos lounges. Bar, relaxation area, smoking areas, internet, free wifi.
Where to stay in Paris during Bear Pride?
The following Paris hotels are close to the city’s gay bars and top attractions:
Ritz Paris, L’Empire Paris, Hôtel Le Relais des Halles, Hotel du Petit Moulin
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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when staying in Le Marais gay district
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Highlights of the Bear Dinner Cruise on the Seine during the International Bear Pride in Paris.
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