Top 7 Gay-Friendly Restaurants in Paris

One of the more open-minded countries in Europe is France, a country that is extremely freedom and liberty conscious.

This is especially true when discussing the gay and lesbian communities of the country. The gay and lesbian community thrives throughout the country but is especially prolific in southern France. All the big cities of France display many places for gays and lesbians and the French population is usually as tolerant as Parisians are for this particular community.

There are basically two types of dining establishments in France – brasseries and restaurants. Restaurants are typically open from 7:30pm to 9:30pm except for Sunday nights and one night of the week when they are closed for the day. Brasseries are more the café-style eating establishment serving the more traditional French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Some are actually open around the clock as well.

Listed below are the top rated gay and lesbian-friendly pubs and dining establishments to visit in order to enjoy your gay and/or lesbian travel experience to Paris:

• Le café de L’homme

This café and pub combo features a menu divided into four parts – traditional and international cuisine, as well as a healthier, leaner menu and desserts.

• La Pachanga

A South American pub with an exotic atmosphere and a menu to match. Also featured at La Pachanga are daily Salsa dance classes. These are typically followed by dance soirees that oftentimes last until 2am in the morning and sometimes even later.

• Le Train Bleu

This pub and restaurant’s most unique aspect is its décor dating back to when it was erected after the Universal Exposition in 1901. It still maintains all of the authenticity of baroque and luxury influences of the era right down to the French cuisine that is served.

• Les Flots

Enjoy your meal on the Seine as you dine here. This restaurant that poses a unique yet original idea for a dinner between friends or lovers. The restaurant features some of the better traditional French cuisine that you will find anywhere in Paris.

• Cocoa Café

The pleasant décor of this establishment and its unique concept make this café not only different, but also high-quality as well. The cuisine here is a combination of East and West as well as sweet and salty, all of which afford you an interestingly unique dining experience.

• Bofinger

A great brasserie that features Alsacian cuisine, Bofinger is very similar to Brasserie Julien in nature. Despite the phenomenal décor, the affordability of the menu may just amaze you. Oftentimes a characteristic of brasseries, Bofinger displays a very inviting and warm atmosphere.

• Brasserie Julien

One of the largest and most renowned brasseries in all of Paris featuring art nouveau décor. The establishment is the epitome a French brasserie at its traditional best.

Photo of Le Train Bleu Restaurant, Paris originally posted by guinn.anya

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