
Brussels
Belgium
Brussels may be the EU’s buttoned-up capital by day, but after dark it swaps politics for parties. Around Rue du Marché au Charbon, gay bars spill onto cobbled streets, from cozy cafés to cruisey basements. Add Belgian beer, drag flair, and a Pride that punches above its weight—Brussels surprises.
260 km from Paris
Brussels guide
London
UK
London’s gay scene is as sprawling as its Tube map, Soho for cocktails and cruising crowds, Vauxhall for late-night clubs, and East London for hipster drag and glitter. Pride marches through the West End each summer, but the city’s LGBTQ+ life thrives year-round. In London, the rainbow never really switches off.
340 km from Paris
London guide
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam is a beautiful historic city. The historic canals and canal houses are a must visit. Amsterdam has many world famous museums, the Red Light district and much more. The gay night-life is quite extensive for a small city as it is.
430 km from Paris
Amsterdam guide