Le Queen Gay Club

Champs-Élysées - 8eme, Paris –

Guests would be hard-pressed not to have a fabulous time at Le Queen, an exuberant club and Paris institution that brings in a primarily gay clientele looking to let loose, stay out late, and dance, dance, dance.

Once flamboyant revelers make their way past the purple neon sign, they’ll find themselves on a balcony overlooking the vibrant dance floor below. Smoke machines add to the what-happens-here-stays-here vibe while disco balls and mirrored walls reflect the wild action.

The music and movement keep going all night long as DJs pump up an already enthusiastic crowd with techno and hip-hop, prompting even the humble set to put on their dancing shoes and join regulars for a dance-off on the two small stages in the middle of the floor.

Ladies Night on Wednesdays draws a huge crowd, undoubtedly lured by the male striptease shows that take place every hour. A relatively quiet bar in the back, meanwhile, offers a place to recuperate a bit from the energy, lighting, and noise before heading back out to the dance floor.

But nobody stays off their feet for long at Le Queen, where dancing is king and sweet princess are everywhere.