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Transgender encounters in Paris

Not everyone knows this but French men love trans women. Not all of them are very open about it. But, some of them do not hide that fact. They are rather happy and proud to have a beautiful trans woman by their side.

Do you live in Paris and would like to meet a trans woman? Or are you a transgender woman who wants to find your man in the City of Love? Let’s explore this together, shall we?

Paris, where you need to be

France is not the most tolerant country when it comes to acceptance of transgender women. However, trans women can still speak out freely and without fear. You can definitely meet trans people in France and its big cities.

But for gentlemen seeking out transgender women, the best place to go is Paris. It is after all a big cosmopolitan city filled with open-minded, avant-garde people.

Silhouettes of a couple facing each other at sunset, with vivid pink and orange clouds in a Parisian sky.
Trans encounter in Paris – unsplash.com

Our site, however, does not promote encounters with workers of the Bois de Boulogne. There are many other sites that cater to that. However, if you are here, we understand that it is because you are rather interested in serious meetings/relationships with “everyday” transgender women.

Trans meeting places in Paris

Paris is a city with a large and active LGBTTQ+ community. Bumping into a beautiful trans woman who might be interested in meeting men who want serious relationships is far from impossible. Men who are open to this type of relationship are equally found here. But first we have to know where to meet them in the city. Here are some of the places to consider when you want with trans women or trans-oriented individuals.

Workshow Paris

The motto is clear, “eat, drink, socialize”! This easy-access LGBT establishment in Paris is a great place to meet new people. You can start the evening on its large terrace, then head into the basement where you will find a dance floor.

The WorkshoW Paris logo in bold white and red letters on a black background.
WorkshoW Paris logo – Facebook @WorkshowParis

Workshow Paris

Le Madam (CLOSED)

The best-known club for trans women encounters in Paris is the so-called “Le Madam”. There you will find Escualita parties once a week. However, not all trans women in Paris like this kind of party.

Logo of Le Madam Club in Paris with vertical pink bars and “MADAM” in white text.
Le Madam Club logo – Instagram @lemadam

Le Madam

  • 📍 128 Rue la Boétie, 75008 Paris
  • 📞 06 03 17 08 27

La Champmeslé

Located in the 2nd arrondissement, this bar is openly known as the 1st lesbian meeting place. It proudly takes its place among the must-see places of the LGBT community. Transgender women in Paris regularly go there for its open and non-judgmental mindset.

Described as fun and friendly, you will also easily find men looking for adventures while having a drink there. Note that it is run by the boss, Josy, and has been for over 40 years!

Exterior of Le Champmeslé bar in Paris, with blue walls, neon signage, and window planters above the entrance.
Exterior view of Le Champmeslé bar – Facebook @josy.lachampmesle

La Champmeslé

  • 📍 4 Rue Chabanais, 75002 Paris, France
  • 📞 01 42 96 85 20
  • 🔗 Instagram

The Raidd Bar

Between spectacularly shirtless bartenders and impeccably depilated dancers, Raidd Bar has an assumed personality. The staff is welcoming and will know how to show you a good time. Very diverse, you have to know what you are looking for. The characters are colorful, whether they are gay, lesbian, or transgender. For us, it is a must see of Parisian nights.

Bold logo of RAIDD Paris nightclub with glowing slash effect on a black background.
Logo of The Raidd bar – Facebook @LERAIDDPARIS

The Raidd Bar

  • 📍 23 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris, France
  • 📞 01 53 01 00 00
  • 🔗 Website | Facebook

The banana café

Opened in 1990, the banana café defines itself as a “hysterical monument” with “fantastic cocktails, an electric atmosphere and an eclectic clientele”. It is known as an unmissable gay bar. Like any LGBT social gathering place, you are sure to find trans women from Paris and elsewhere.

The male population knows it well and will also be present. Open until 7am, the banana café will delight your late nights.

Vibrant logo of Banana Café Paris featuring a stylized dancer in a yellow skirt on a colorful tropical background.
Logo of Banana Café – Facebook @bananacafeparis

The banana café

Le Rouge à Pigalle

Here we have selected a trendy club to party in Paris. It is one of the best venues in the City of Lights. You will be able to regularly meet famous personalities from the world of fashion. But who can better talk about it than its owner? To give you an enlightened opinion before you decide to visit the place, here’s a quick interview with Tao, one of the two partners who runs this place.

Logo of Le Rouge Pigalle with bold red brush lettering on white background.
Logo of Le Rouge Pigalle – Facebook @lerougepigalle75009

Le Rouge

  • 📍 77 Place Jean Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France
  • 📞 06 24 70 49 86
  • 🔗 Instagram

Les Mots à la Bouche

Les Mots à la Bouche is the last queer bookshop in Paris. It has been around since the 1980s. Those who like reading would definitely love this place. You can learn about LGBT photography, films, politics and more here. It’s a welcome space for both the LGBT community and allies. You might even bump into someone who has the same interests as yours here!

Blue background with white handwritten-style logo reading “Les Mots à la Bouche”.
Logo of Les Mots à la Bouche – Facebook @LibrairieLesMotsALaBouche

Les Mots à la Bouche

La Boîte a Frissons

La Boîte a Frissons is an LGBT disco where you can dance until dawn. Their music choices vary from pop to kitsch hits. The place welcomes everyone. You’ll find a lot of LGBT patrons here so you just might meet someone interesting.

A crowded dance floor at La Boîte à Frissons nightclub in Paris, with LGBT+ people dancing under colorful disco lights.
Inside view of La Boîte à Frissons – Facebook @letangoparis

La Boîte a Frissons

  • 📍 11 - 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 Paris, France
  • 📞 +33 1 42 72 17 78
  • 🔗 Website

Easier dating thanks to the internet

Unlike in Thailand or the Philippines, in France it is not so easy to meet trans women “the old-fashioned way”. We are talking about an encounter in everyday life, in a café, in a shopping center or in the street. For those gentlemen looking to bump into transgender women on every street corner, I would rather recommend a trip to Thailand. This is why the Internet has become the primary tool for this type of encounter.

My Transgender Date homepage
My Transgender Date homepage

Firstly, it can break down inhibitions, shyness, or any other form of apprehension. These attitudes might all too often prevent a man, or a trans woman, from flirting directly in the street.

Secondly, it allows access to a large number of profiles, all with just one click of a button! This surely beats all the encounters you can possibly make in the street or in a club!

Thanks to the internet, it has never been easier to find trans women and trans oriented men near you.

Map of dating places

Famous trans woman in Paris: Coccinelle

France has always been a progressive country. They often have opportunities that trans women in other countries don’t have. So it’s no surprise that there are trans women in Paris who become famous.

Coccinelle looking at herself in a mirror, excerpt from Absolutely Trans.
Absolutely Trans, excerpt with Bambi and Coccinelle – youtube.com

One famous trans woman in Paris is Coccinelle. Her real name being Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy. She was a French actress, entertainer, singer, and trans activist. She was known for being the first gender reassignment case in Europe after the Second World War. Her vaginoplasty was successful and she lived to the old age of 75.

Read also: The World’s Famous Transgender People

Transgender Organization in Paris: OUTrans

There are several organizations in Paris dedicated to supporting trans people. These organizations often hold events and activities for the community. Most of these organizations are non-profit organizations with volunteers.

Illustration by OUTrans showing a smiling person holding a large transgender flag with blue, pink, and white stripes.
Trans pride artwork by OUTrans – outrans.org

OUTrans is a feminist trans-led support group in Paris for transmasculine, transfeminine, non-binary, and questioning people, along with their allies. Since 2009, it has focused on self-help, access to healthcare, fighting transphobia, and raising awareness.

The group also works with national health, education, and rights institutions to improve conditions for trans people, especially youth.

Find OUTrans on: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Threads

Read also: Trans Organizations In Your Country

The best trans dating site

At My Transgender Date, we wanted to remain true to our values from the very beginning. The team behind the website is either trans or allies of transgender people. This means that we know many of the problems of romantic encounters when in the transgender community.

We have a strong ideal to help our sisters in their search for love. This is why we apply very strict rules that prevent indecent proposals, spam, scams, or fake profiles.

Maki with the moderation team
Maki with the moderation team – mytransgenderdate.com

Every time we help a couple meet, it is another small victory for us. When our members send us messages or photos to tell us their stories, it motivates us! And we are making progress year after year, victory after victory, couple after couple, encounter after encounter.

Will you be next? To find out, start by creating a profile and check out our members for free!

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