Gay and lesbian

Café Cox

• Critics choice

Beefy, hairy, shaven-headed men congregate on the pavement in front of CafÈ Cox for post-work drinks, before moving on to more intimate surroundings.

Queen

One of the oldest and largest clubs, Queen's main gay nights are Saturday@Queen and Overkitsch on Sundays in the summer months, but every night is a little gay. Big-name DJs often spin here to a crowd peppered with VIPs.

Le Troisième Lieu

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• Free

Elaborate tartines, delicious desserts and strong drinks are the fare at this lesbian-run bar and restaurant. Opened by Les Ginettes Armées, organisers of renowned Sunday lesbian and mixed events, the Troisième Lieu’s music policy tends towards electro and house. The ground floor hosts DJs mixing eclectic sounds for chatting and relaxing to, whereas the basement is more...

La Perle

The Pearl achieves a rare balance between all-day and late-night venue, and also has a good hetero/homo mix. In the morning it draws early risers; lunchtime is for a business crowd; the afternoon reels in retired locals, and in the evening screenwriters rub elbows with young dandies, keeping one eye on the mirror and an ear on the electro-rock. The menu runs from omelettes to salade marine....