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Gay and lesbian Paris
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Paris is one of Europe's major centres for
gay
men. There are numerous gay bars, clubs, restaurants, saunas and shops, concentrated especially in the
Marais
. While less visible, the
lesbian
community is strong and well organized, with networks of feminist groups and a number of publications.
The high spots of the calendar are the annual Gay Pride parade and festival, and the Bastille Day Ball.
Gay Pride
is normally held on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice, and is a major carnival for both lesbians and gays. The
Bastille Day Ball
(July 13, 10pm-dawn), a wild open-air dance on the quai de la Tournelle, 5e (MA? Pont Marie), is free for all to join in. Other useful information
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