Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Organisations & Resources
TOURIST INFORMATION
Centre Gai et Lesbien de Paris Île de France
centre & bar 3.30-8pm Mon-Fri, 1-7pm Sat, library 6-8pm Mon-Wed, 3.30-6pm Fri,
5-7pm Sat; Rambuteau or Arts et Métiers)
Single best source of information for gay and lesbian travellers in Paris, with a large library
of books and periodicals and a sociable bar. Also has details of hotlines, helplines, gay and
gay-friendly medical services and politically oriented activist associations.
NEED TO KNOW
Useful Websites
Pariis--Gay..com (
www.paris-gay.com
) Bang up-to-date site with bars, restaurants,
shops, club nights, parties and other events.
SSpartacus In
uide (
www.spartacusworld.com
) Travel site with solid
recommendations for gay-friendly accommodation in particular.
CiitéGay (
www.citegay.com
)
One of the best all-inclusive gay sites, with a heavily polit-
ical agenda.
La F
us Internatiional G
al Gay G
y Guide
ie & Lessbiienne (
www.france.qrd.org
)
'Queer resources directory' cover-
ing cinema, music, art and more.
a France G
e Gaie & L
Publications
tp://tetu.yagg.com
;
€5), a popular glossy monthly available at newsstands.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Open Café
The wide terrace is prime for talent-watching.
Scream Club
Saturday's the night at 'Paris' biggest gay party'.
La Champmeslé
Cabaret nights, fortune-telling and art exhibitions attract an older lesbian
crowd.
Queen
Don't miss disco night!
