LGBTQ+ cruising bar · Palais-Royal (1er) · Paris
REDZONE
9 Rue du Pélican, 75001 Paris, France
Practical info
- Entry
- Entry: €13, including one drink (soft drink, beer or cocktail) and a lockable locker; any additional drinks are to be paid for on leaving. TouzeBio Paris: €15, including one soft drink, by registration only.
- Getting there
- Louvre – Rivoli metro station (line 1), 200 m away, or Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre metro station (lines 1 and 7), 270 m away. No access for people with reduced mobility.
- Vibe
- A gay cruising bar for men only, where guests wear only underwear or go nude. Bar and smoking area on the ground floor; games areas in the basement. Classic DJ sets.
Opening hours
- Every day18:00 – 04:00
Hours are indicative. Please check with the venue.
A two-storey cruising bar
REDZONE, or Redzone Gentlemen’s Club, is a gay cruising bar for men only. It is located at 9 Rue du Pélican, in the 1st arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Palais Royal. It’s open every day from 6 pm to 4 am. On the ground floor, you’ll find a bar serving cocktails and a separate smoking room. In the basement, the ‘red zone’ features play areas, a sling, glory holes and an orgy room.
The dress code: underwear or nude. Jockstraps, thongs and harnesses are permitted. Entry, at a flat rate of €13, includes one drink and a lockable cubby. Your mobile must be left in the locker, and any additional drinks are to be paid for on leaving. The venue enforces consent (‘no means no’) and permanently bans anyone found in possession of or using drugs, including GHB; it supports the Chems Pause charity. Bringing your own drinks is not allowed. Condoms and lube are free.
Good to know
According to feedback received, a first visit can seem a bit daunting, but everyone’s in the same boat.
When to go
According to feedback received, the bar tends to fill up around 9 pm on weekdays, and it’s much busier at the weekend. Between 6 pm and 8 pm, it’s fairly quiet, with a more relaxed atmosphere. As for the music, there are classic DJ sets. All age groups are represented, with a mix of regulars and tourists, especially at the weekend. Feedback also mentions the flat-rate entry fee, which is cheaper than at some other cruising bars. The venue is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Events
- Thursday: XXL Lovers.
- Sunday: Fetish (leather, latex, tracksuits, puppies, naturists).
- First Sunday of the month: WOOF, the puppy night, with the Les Patounes association, from 6 pm.
- Second Sunday of the month: Paris Jacks, a wanking party for blokes.
- TouzeBio Paris: a drug-free, nude party, by registration only, for €15 including a soft drink.
According to feedback received, the themed nights mainly involve different attire and attract a fetish crowd. The Underwear nights, reserved for under-25s and organised from time to time, are a real game-changer if you’re looking for a younger crowd. The monthly programme is on the website’s calendar.
FAQ
How much does it cost to get into REDZONE?
The website advertises a flat rate of €13. This includes a drink (soft drink, beer or cocktail) and access to a lockable cubby. According to feedback received, this makes it cheaper than some other cruising bars.
What is the dress code?
You must be in your underwear or naked: you can’t stay dressed. Jockstraps, thongs and accessories such as harnesses are allowed. According to the feedback we’ve received, a first visit can seem a bit daunting, but everyone’s in the same boat.
Do I need to book?
No, not for a normal event: you can just turn up, subject to the venue’s capacity. Some special events require registration, such as TouzeBio Paris. These are listed in the website’s events calendar. You must be of legal age, and you may be asked to show proof of identity.
Can you keep your mobile phone?
No. Mobile phones are not allowed and must be kept in your locked locker. If you want to exchange numbers, the bar provides cards and pens.
What time does it get busy?
According to the feedback we’ve received, on weekdays it tends to get busy around 9 pm, and at the weekend it’s much busier. Between 6 pm and 8 pm, there are a few people about, and the atmosphere is a bit quieter.
How do I get to REDZONE?
At 9 Rue du Pélican, Paris 1st arrondissement. Metro: Louvre – Rivoli (line 1), 200 metres away, or Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7). According to feedback received, the venue is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
What are the themed evenings?
On Thursdays, XXL Lovers; on Sundays, Fetish (leather, latex, tracksuits, puppies, naturism), with WOOF on the first Sunday of the month and Paris Jacks on the second. TouzeBio Paris is by registration only. The monthly programme can be found in the calendar on the website.
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