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tel: [phone]. A perennial favourite, this double
venue hosts both electric and accoustic big-name groups
and soloists.

THE GAY AND LESBIAN SCENE
To find the most up-to-date information on the gay and lesbian
scene in Paris, access http://www.legayparis.com and http://
wwwdykeplanet.com. The magazine Tetu keeps tabs on Paris
happenings, as does the website of radio station Fr é quence
Gay , which carries information on resources (http://www.
radiofg.com). For social and activist groups and networking,
see the Resource Guide in Chapter 10. Here are a few well-
known venues:

Men's club: Le Club 18; 18 rue de Beaujolais 75001 (tel:
01.42.97.52.13). Timeless and still going strong, with music
and dancing until dawn on weekends.

Men's bar: Le Duplex; 25 rue Michel-le-Comte, 75003;
tel: [phone]. One of Paris' oldest gay bars, still going
strong, still cruising. Eclectic music, good drinks. Open
daily from 8.00 pm-2.00 am.

Men's bar: Quetzal; 10 rue de la Verrerie, 75004;
tel: [phone]. Completely redone and modernised,
this cruising bar has a dancing area and terrace. Open daily
from 5:00 pm-5:00 am.
Men's café: Open Café: 17 rue des Archives, 75004;
tel: [phone]. Great summer terrace at this trendy
café that is always packed, especially early evenings. Open
daily from 10.00 am-2.00 am.
Mixed bar: Le Mixer; 23 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie,
75004; tel: [phone]. A mixed crowd hangs out at
this popular Marais club-bar. Everyone is welcome daily
from 5:00 pm-2:00 am.
Women's bar: Unity Bar; 176-178 rue Saint-Martin,
75003; tel: [phone]. Lively billiards bar with a
definite atmosphere—cruising, excellent drink and fun
and games.
Women's disco: Le Rive Gauche: 1 rue du Sabot
01.40.20.43.23. A glittery dance hall from the '70s just off
boulevard St-Germain. Still popular, but weekends only.