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April 03, 2015

PARTY PLANNER: APRIL 2015

April 03, 2015/ The Gay Locals
PARTY PLANNER: APRIL 2015

Need some help to work out what to do at night in Paris? We've put together a cheat sheet of all the gay events going on this month.

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Paris, Gay, Party, clubs, clubbing, nightlife
March 31, 2015

CRUISING ON THE PARIS METRO

March 31, 2015/ Bryan
CRUISING ON THE PARIS METRO

It's not just gay bars and saunas where men meet in Paris. Even the metro can play matchmaker from time to time.

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March 31, 2015/ Bryan/ 2 Comments
Paris, gay, cruising, métro, Dating
March 23, 2015

ZERO TO I LOVE YOU IN 60 SECONDS

March 23, 2015/ Bryan
ZERO TO I LOVE YOU IN 60 SECONDS

We've all heard the French are great romancers, but they're a bit quick to the draw when professing their love. We share tales of those who were not so easily seduced.

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Dating, Paris, Gay, Love
March 19, 2015

MARAIS WATCH: OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

March 19, 2015/ Bryan
MARAIS WATCH: OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

More shoes and clothes?! Two changes in the Marais this month show continued gentrification, or rather commercialisation, in the heart of Paris's gay neighborhood.

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Paris, Le Marais, Fashion, Marais Watch
March 12, 2015

WHERE TO STAY: APARTMENT VS HOTEL

March 12, 2015/ The Gay Locals
WHERE TO STAY: APARTMENT VS HOTEL

Trying to decide where to stay when you're coming to Paris. Here are a few pros and cons of staying in an apartment versus staying in a hotel.

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Paris, Hotel, Holiday, Accommodation
March 09, 2015

PARIS'S NO GAY ZONES

March 09, 2015/ Bryan
PARIS'S NO GAY ZONES

Paris is for lovers, but not always for gay ones. When and where should you avoid PDAs? We have our list of No Gay Zones in the city where you should probably just hold off on being affectionate to avoid any dicey situations.

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Gay, Paris, neighborhoods, safety
March 05, 2015

8 WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR DERRIERE IN PARIS

March 05, 2015/ Bryan
8 WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR DERRIERE IN PARIS

We know, you want to eat your face off in Paris but the calories are adding up, right? There are a few simple things you can do to enjoy the city's delicacies and still keep your butt where it is. This is Paris after all. It's not the time to deny yourself. 

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March 05, 2015/ Bryan/ 1 Comment
paris, fit, dining, pastry
March 02, 2015

PARTY PLANNER: MARCH 2015

March 02, 2015/ Bryan
PARTY PLANNER: MARCH 2015

Need some help to work out what to do at night in Paris? We've put together a cheat sheet of all the gay events going on this month.

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March 02, 2015/ Bryan/ Comment
Paris, Gay, clubs, clubbing, nightlife, Party
February 26, 2015

TREAT YOURSELF: CAKE AND TEATIME IN PARIS

February 26, 2015/ The Gay Locals
TREAT YOURSELF: CAKE AND TEATIME IN PARIS

Need a break when touring Paris? Why not try one of these recommendations. Order a coffee and some cake and just relax. You're here to treat yourself.

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Paris, tour, Le Marais, Chocolate, Coffee, Cake, Treat Yourself
February 23, 2015

5 REASONS YOU COULD USE A GAY TOUR GUIDE IN PARIS

February 23, 2015/ The Gay Locals
5 REASONS YOU COULD USE A GAY TOUR GUIDE IN PARIS

We're gay, but we're not giving you a "gay tour" of Paris. So what's the point in working with us at all? Whether you're gay, straight, lesbian, or anything in between, read on to find out...

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gay, tours, Paris, guides
February 16, 2015

MARAIS WATCH: RUE DES ROSIERS

February 16, 2015/ The Gay Locals
MARAIS WATCH: RUE DES ROSIERS

With the opening of 5 new stores in the last 6 months, rue des Rosiers is a historic street in the heart of the Marais and the Jewish distract that has recently undergone quite a bit of change.

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Paris, Le Marais, Marais Watch, Shopping, Fashion
February 12, 2015

NO LOVE LOCKS THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

February 12, 2015/ The Gay Locals
NO LOVE LOCKS THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

This Valentine's, we're celebrating #NoLoveLocksDay, and some are even giving you the chance to love destroying those pesky locks all over Paris's bridges...find out how!

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Valentine's Day, Paris, #NoLoveLocks
February 09, 2015

SLIP INTO VALENTINE'S

February 09, 2015/ The Gay Locals
SLIP INTO VALENTINE'S

Looking for a bit of excitement this Valentine's Day? It all starts with what's under you belt: your underwear, of course! Here are a few of our favorite slip shops in Paris to get you in the mood.

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paris, Gay, Valentine's Day, Gifts, Underwear, Le Marais, Fashion, Shopping
February 05, 2015

PARTY PLANNER: FEBRUARY 2015

February 05, 2015/ The Gay Locals
PARTY PLANNER: FEBRUARY 2015

Need some help to work out what to do at night in Paris? We've put together a cheat sheet of all the gay events going on this month.

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February 05, 2015/ The Gay Locals/ 1 Comment
paris, Party, clubbing, nightlife, Gay
February 02, 2015

BAGUETTE BAKING IN THE MARAIS

February 02, 2015/ The Gay Locals
BAGUETTE BAKING IN THE MARAIS

While the Marais is home to many great bakeries, it's also one of the best places in town to make them yourselves. TheGayLocals were recently invited inside the kitchen of La Cuisine, an English-speaking cooking school, to do just that...

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Paris, Mariais, cooking, eating, experiences
January 29, 2015

LETTING IT GO AT NEW GAY SOIREE

January 29, 2015/ The Gay Locals
LETTING IT GO AT NEW GAY SOIREE

A gay night out featuring the likes of Elsa, Ana, and hopefully Kristoff from Disney's Frozen? How has it taken so long for such an evening to happen! Get ready for this weekend's hottest -- or coolest -- new party, and thank God it's Friday!

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gay, Paris, soiree, clubbing
January 26, 2015

GAY HISTORY ALIVE IN PARIS

January 26, 2015/ The Gay Locals
GAY HISTORY ALIVE IN PARIS

A piece of gay history in Paris. A memorial plaque  laid on rue Montorgueil.

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gay, history, Paris
January 22, 2015

KNOTS & BUNS: FRENCH FASHION FAUX PAS?

January 22, 2015/ The Gay Locals
KNOTS & BUNS: FRENCH FASHION FAUX PAS?

Some Frenchmen are taking a little too much liberty with their hairstyles. The top knot and boy bun are on our list of styles to use with extreme caution...

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Paris, Fashion, style
January 19, 2015

SALE! AFFORDABLE FRENCH FASHION FOR MEN

January 19, 2015/ The Gay Locals
SALE! AFFORDABLE FRENCH FASHION FOR MEN

It's sale time in Paris! Gentlemen, here are a few tips and recommendations if you are looking for something fashionable and affordable from France, and we're not talking about H&M or Zara.

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paris, Sales, Fashion, Le Marais
January 15, 2015

MARAIS WATCH: LUXURY SHOPS INVADE

January 15, 2015/ The Gay Locals
MARAIS WATCH: LUXURY SHOPS INVADE

The Marais has had many different identities over time. Once a lively neighborhood with a real community feel, the arrival of 4 new Luxury brands might mark another change, and not everyone is happy about it.

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January 15, 2015/ The Gay Locals/ 1 Comment
Le Marais, Paris, Gay, Moncler
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The Gay Locals share the best of gay Paris life for tourists and travelers looking to seek what it's like to be a local in the French capital. Day tours, nightlife, and other activities are on the menu.

Follow us on instagram @thegaylocals and use the hashtag #thegaylocals and show us your Parisien snaps!

Spotted in Le Marais 👁
We love it when Paris blushes because everyone is looking at it so much and wishing it would just, like, finally go out with them already. A boy can dream...
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Now who's going to clean all this up, huh? Sheesh...
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#paris #streetart #visitparis🇫🇷 #gaytravel #lgbtq🌈 #lgbttravel #travel #gay #art #bicycle #iloveparis #parisjetaime #gaylife
We're not traveling far, but a spin on a the carrousel is a trip worth taking. Who knows where we are???
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Oh this thing? Yeah, it's still in Paris. It'll be waiting for you. The new normal is settling in, slowly, but we're feeling hopeful about travel in the coming months. Is anyone out there planning a trip to Paris soon? We'd love to hear from you!
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Uh, no, Paris. YOU are a poem. We loved seeing this quirky little installation, which was meant to close this summer, but has been extended through summer 2021! Feeling like a limerick? A haiku maybe? Share one, please!
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Remember what it was like to visit a museum in Paris? Well they're gradually coming back! Little by little, Paris is opening up, but patience is still the name of the game for most of you. We'll get there together soon enough!
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Paris is waiting for you, don't worry. And with Mayor Anne Hidalgo reflected, it'll be even greener and lovelier to stroll through than ever before!
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