Here at gaycities.com, we have followed the work of openly gay Paris journaliste Xavier Héraud for several years, even though he is still only the tender age of 29. Not only did he spend five years as an editor at Têtu, a gay newsweekly. He is the author Guides des Jeunes Homos (Guide to Gay Youth), and as the producer of the now-defunct Paris pop party, Androgeny. Today he is co-founder and blogger at Yagg.com, which he describes as “the new gay and lesbian media” for the French-speaking gay community.
It was this range of experiences (not to mention his bilingual skills) that would prove critical in creating our fabulous gay guide to Paris, where he has lived near the Canal Saint Martin for the last eight years. Because of the demands of his various pursuits, Xavier doesn’t get a chance to travel much. “But you know what,” he says. “That doesn’t bother me too much. Gay life is really rich here. There’s never a big reason to leave, and there’s no way you’ll ever feel alone.”
Xavier’s perfect night out in Paris is really quite simple. “When I go out I usually do the Marais’ Bermuda Triangle,” he says. “I start with the Duplex, then go to Raidd and finish the night at the Cud. I also really like the Black Blanc Beur party. ”
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