Gay bars in le marais

The gay scene only emerged in the s. After the Revolution, they moved onto Saint Germain des Pres. In their wake, Le Marais became more of a commercial district. Today it is a hub of art galleries, boutique shops and chic restaurants. Not to mention some of the most elegantly dressed people you will ever see.

Le Marais gives you a rare glimpse of old Paris. He demolished the winding streets of the medieval neighbourhoods and built the vast boulevards we stroll down today. Marais, the boulevards were designed to suppress dissent should Paris erupt into revolution again.

The long, straight boulevards would make things easier for the authorities to put down a revolt. The streets are full of achingly trendy boutiques. Then again, the French flaneurs practically invented window shopping. French postcards are an iconic Parisian export. The pictures are displayed in a stunning setting in a somewhat haphazard fashion.

None the less, this museum is a must. The falafel is legendary in Le Marais. You can eat inside if you find a table. Alternatively, you can hover on a street corner and eat as you watch the world go by. On the same street, you could also try Sacha Finkelsztajn and gorge on hearty Jewish cuisine. The cheesecake and gefilte bar are a must.

Gay you fancy some old world eleganza extravaganza, then head to Benoit. Benoit is one of the oldest bistros in Paris and it has a Michelin Star. Here you can indulge in classic French cuisine and live out the Midnight In Paris fantasy. When the late night bars open after 5 pm the gays come out to play.

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Head to Rue des Archives. The bar next door is called Freedj. Happy hour goes on till 10 pm. Here you can avoid the disco dollies and drink with literary folk till 2 am. Whatever time you find yourself exploring Le Marais, the most enjoyable activity is people watching. They do tend to look fabulous, so you'd be advised to up your fashion game.