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Lgbt Paris a Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide to the City of Light LGBT PARIS A GAY AND LESBIAN TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE CITY OF LIGHT By BOB ADAMS Represented by: Anne Devlin Max Gartenberg Literary Agency LLC E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 215.295.9230 Address: 912 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Yardley, PA 19067 PAGE 1 THE IDEA There are certain vacation destinations well known as havens for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) tourists: San Francisco, New York City, Berlin and more. Rarely included on this list is Paris, France. And yet, the City of Light is home to one of the world’s largest and most diverse LGBT communities, with more gay bars, dance clubs, restaurants, shops, organizations and special events than any other European destination. The problem is—no one outside of Paris knows about it. In fact, I gained awareness of Paris as an LGBT hot spot quite by accident. While walking through the city’s trendy Marais district, I was happily surprised when I stumbled across a gay bookstore. A few steps farther revealed an LGBT bar. And then another. Followed by a gay restaurant, a monument to homosexuals murdered during World War II, a gay curio shop, an LGBT clothing boutique, a statue memorializing one of France’s two gay kings (yes, it’s true!), a venue hosting a weekly same-sex ballroom dance party… I found myself in the midst of a thriving LGBT community larger than any I had ever visited. And I was stunned to realize that despite being a writer for LGBT media for nearly 20 years, a visitor to the City of Light nearly a dozen times and what I consider to be a knowledgeable traveler, I had been completely unaware that Paris is unparalleled as an LGBT destination. I made up my mind then and there to let other LGBT travelers in on Paris’s gay secret. “LGBT Paris: A Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide to the City of Light” is a thorough examination of Paris’s hundreds of LGBT-related sights, shops, restaurants, bars, sex clubs, saunas, drag shows, dance parties and much, much more. If you’re a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender tourist heading to Gay Par-ee, this travel guide is your key to the city—whether you plan to spend only a few hours or your entire stay learning more about the impact made by LGBT people throughout Paris’s incredibly rich history and mingling with the city’s extraordinarily welcoming gay residents. THE MANUSCRIPT “LGBT Paris: A Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide to the City of Light” is a completed 109,000-word manuscript (accompanied by up to 200 high-resolution digital photos to select from) divided into 12 chapters that provide in-depth reviews of nine LGBT sightseeing musts; 51 tourist stops in Paris’s way-gay Marais district; LGBT art throughout the city; more than 70 gay bars and dance clubs; 38 LGBT and 28 gay-friendly restaurants; nearly 50 sex venues; more than 100 boutiques; 26 spas and beauty salons; 115 gay organizations and clubs; 27 hotels in the city’s “gayborhood”; and a chapter focusing solely on lesbian-favorite haunts. PAGE 2 Chapter One: History of Gay Paris LGBT rights have been championed in France since the French Revolution in 1789, including the passage of marriage equality just this year. This short chapter looks at the highlights—and occasional low points—of LGBT equality over the centuries. Sidebars to the chapter include prominent gay and lesbian Parisians, a list of the numerous LGBT publications available in the city and your rights as a gay traveler in France. Chapter Two: Must-See Gay Sights Paris is awash in amazing sightseeing. The Eiffel Tower. The Arc de Triomphe. Notre Dame. But one can glean mainstream sightseeing information from any of the Paris guidebooks already on the market. “LGBT Paris” covers sights with specific interest or connections to LGBT people, including prominent gays and lesbians buried in the famed Pere Lachaise cemetery, a memorial to those murdered by the Nazis during World War II, the gay kings memorialized in the elegant Place des Vosges and the somber Basilica of Saint Denis and much more. Chapter Three: Sightseeing in the Marais Much of Paris’s LGBT community is located in and around the Marais, a trendy, upscale neighborhood on the city’s Right Bank. To get a true take on what life is like for Paris’s gay men and lesbians who live, work and play there, it’s vital to experience all that the vibrant quarter has to offer. This chapter highlights the most interesting mainstream sights that are nestled among LGBT destinations, including the oldest house in the city, a dozen 17th-century mansions, several fine museums and a handful of serene green spaces. Chapter Four: Lesbian Paris Many lesbian travelers balk at buying LGBT travel guides because there’s usually a whole lot of G and very little L in them. Not so here—or in Paris itself, which has numerous bars, restaurants and shops that cater to lesbians and bisexual women. This chapter also includes sights of particular interest to women who love women, such as the homes and hangouts of early 20th-century scribes Gertrude Stein, Natalie Clifford Barney, Djuna Barnes and others, plus a museum Parisians jokingly call a “musee lesbienne” because it’s filled with paintings, frescoes and sculptures of the female form. Chapter Five: Erotic Art Art is everywhere in Paris, from ornate carvings on centuries-old buildings to captivating street murals that seem to lie around every corner. But what about creations of, shall we say, a more homoerotic nature? They, too, can be found in abundance. This chapter explores two of Paris’s iconic museums—the Louvre and the Musee des Beaux-Arts— that have impressive collections of nude sketches, paintings and sculptures, broken down into lists of 10 must-see pieces at each museum. Chapter Six: Bars, Clubs, Dance Parties and Drag Shows While the gay bar scene is withering in most American cities, it’s actually flourishing throughout Gay Par-ee. There are dozens of LGBT watering holes in the City of Light, from tiny, pocket-sized venues to huge dance halls that host wild weekend parties that last until dawn. This chapter—the longest in the book—describes every LGBT and gay- PAGE 3 friendly bar, club and dance party in the city. Sidebars to the chapter include a description of the various types of drinks offered at Parisian bars and a primer on French wines. Chapter Seven: Restaurants, Cafes and Bakeries There are an estimated 20,000 eateries in Paris, but this chapter focuses only on gay or lesbian establishments and those gay-friendly venues that are specifically marketed to the LGBT community. The majority of these are in the Marais, but the listings include every gay restaurant and cafe in the city, including a true gem in the Latin Quarter. Sidebars include common French phrases, deciphering the French menu, picking the perfect pastry, cafe courtesy, when and where to eat, primers on French cheese and cooking sauces, and the differences between cafes, bistros, brasseries and restaurants. Chapter Eight: Sex Shops, Cruising Bars, Bathhouses and Sex Clubs Romance, it seems, lies around every Parisian corner. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that sex is just as prevalent—and equally celebrated—in the City of Light. From small neighborhood bars with backrooms for randy patrons to sprawling bathhouses and sex clubs, Paris is a smorgasbord of sexual gratification, all perfectly legal in laissez-faire France. This chapter visits every cruising bar, sex shop, bathhouse and sex club marketed to lesbian and gay patrons. Sidebars include common French phrases and terms, safer sex organizations in the city and a listing of Parisian fetish organizations. Chapter Nine: Shopping Among the humorous (and not-so-entirely-untrue) clichés about LGBT folk, and gay men in particular, is that they love to shop. And Paris is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations. This chapter checks out the gay-owned and gay-friendly stores throughout the Marais—and a few notable shops elsewhere—in the following categories: Clothing and Accessories; Vintage Clothing; Leather/Fetish Gear; Grooming; Eyewear; Sex Shops; Books/Photography/Videos; Music; Art; Knick-Knacks and Souvenirs; Pets; Food; Culinary Supplies; and Worth a Special Trip. Sidebars include common French phrases, a guide to converting U.S. sizes to European equivalents and a visit to the designer boutiques on the exclusive Avenue Montaigne. Chapter Ten: Services For many tourists—particularly repeat visitors—a Parisian getaway is more about relaxation and rejuvenation than a whirlwind sightseeing spree. What could be more quintessentially Parisian than a day of pampering? Or perhaps that perfect souvenir would be a new tattoo or piercing? There are countless grooming businesses throughout Paris, each with a loyal clientele. This chapter narrows that list to establishments that are gay-owned or have a large LGBT clientele. Chapter Eleven: Events and Organizations Paris is a fantastic city to visit at any time of the year and there are LGBT events held throughout the calendar, from the city’s massive gay pride celebration each June to lesbian and gay film festivals held in the late fall/early winter. This chapter provides details on every LGBT event, and also includes a comprehensive list of Paris’s dozens of gay organizations. These include: Activist and Political Organizations; Assistance and PAGE 4 Support Groups; Athletic Leagues; Cultural and Social Clubs; Fetish and Sex Groups; Health and HIV/AIDS Organizations; and Religious Groups. Chapter Twelve: Lodging Believe it or not, there are no LGBT hotels in Paris.
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