Home to over 2.2 million people, Paris is one of the world’s top tourist destination, entertaining some 22 million additional visitors each year. Synonymous with the nation’s culture of love and erotica, Paris is the eponymous international capital for all things seductive.
To keep up with this reputation and to cater for its many inhabitants and tourists, the city has a plethora of ways to entertain adults on the hunt for something arousing.
From escorts to swinging sex clubs, sensual massage to gentleman’s clubs, NSFW Paris is a hedonist’s delight. In this guide, we explore what the City of Light has in store for the wandering eye…
Paris Adult Entertainment
Sex and Prostitution In Paris
Paris’s official stance on prostitution might surprise you.
Despite France’s libertine reputation, paying for sex is still illegal – a 2016 law made it a crime to be the client, punishable by fines (around €1,500 for first-timers).
Selling sex itself isn’t criminalized, and public solicitation is no longer banned (a 2003 ban on streetwalking in skimpy outfits was repealed in 2016). So, in theory, France has adopted the Nordic model: sex workers are “victims,” clients are outlaws.
The result of all this is that prostitution has been pushed deeper underground, and “cyberprostitution” now rules. Police say the 2016 client ban drove many workers off the stroll and into apartments and hotels, with business arranged online
Culturally, Paris balances a paradox: it is historically famed for its brothels and artists’ courtesans, and yet today France is more conservative about sex work than neighbours like Germany or the Netherlands. Modern France is “abolitionist”, aiming to eliminate prostitution entirely… but as we’ve seen, it’s a different story completely across the borders.
OCRTEH estimates that Paris has around 7000-8000 active sex workers, but the true number is likely considerably higher.
If we look at demographics, the vast majority of sex workers are migrants (80% foreign, many from Eastern Europe, Africa, China).
The French might love seduction, but when it comes to open commercial sex, Paris’s policy is basically fais ça en cachette (do it on the sly).
Escort Industry
Paris is one of the busiest cities in Europe for escorts.
Renowned as a world-class centre of commerce, tourism and industry, the range of ladies plying their trade is staggering. From budget escorts catering to single hour out-calls through to companionship services for the discerning executive, there is a real element of Pretty Woman at play.
Premium rate escorts booked for an extended duration can come with a hefty price tag (think €20K for a weekend away in Cannes!) but, by and large, they are well-educated, sophisticated companions and stunningly beautiful….as well as talented at their jobs.
If you’re hunting for escorts in Paris, get ready to go online. The escort game here is largely an underground, internet-driven affair. Post-2016, everything moved to the web – hundreds of thousands of ads are posted across escort listing sites every day.
In fact, one leading French escort site hosts 35,000–40,000 new ads daily.
It sure puts those “estimated sex worker numbers” into perspective, non?
Most Paris courtesans either work independently or through loosely organized networks. Traditional escort agencies are rare due to the pimping law… as in, any manager taking a cut runs the risk of a prison stint. So, think less “agency office on Champs-Élysées,” more self-employed entrepreneurs sliding into your DMs from a rented flat in the 15ème.
Popular Escort Sites & Directories
There are a huge number of escort directories covering the Paris region, but these appear to be the most popular choices:
SexeModel.com – The heavyweight champ of French escort sites with over 1250 listings at the time of writing. You’ll find thousands of ads with photos (some real, some heavily Photoshopped), detailed menus of services, and user reviews. It’s in French, but navigation is pretty self explanatory. Expect everything from budget-friendly quick meets to high-end bombshells. (Note: look for the “avis” or review section on profiles; those French punters are brutally honest in their feedback!).
6annonce – Another popular source, currently has over 360 escort ads for Paris. Categories by city/region, lots of independents.
EuroGirlsEscort / TopEscort – International directories listing Paris alongside other cities; both contain hundreds of Parisian hires. Useful for finding touring models or verified elite escorts. Typically in English. Rates here skew higher, mainly because so many of the listings are “luxury” companions.
Adult classifieds – While mainstream sites (Craigslist, Vivastreet) got out of the adult game, there are replacements like YesBackpage or Skokka. These are hit-or-miss, with many trans escorts and massage ads. They’re less moderated and riddled with scams, so it’s a major case of YMMV.
Typical Escort Prices
This is where Paris really distinguishes itself as spendy.
For independent escorts (like those found online), typical rates are about €150–€250 per hour for a mid-tier escort.
Example: A 1-hour incall with a 25-year-old French étudiante advertising on Sexemodel might be €200. Some start as low as €120/hour, especially newer or less experienced escorts trying to build clientele, but anything under €150/hour in central Paris is somewhat rare (and might indicate a scam or upsell situation).
High-end escorts (busty blondes from Moscow, elite courtesans, etc) charge €300–€500+ per hour, with overnights easily in the thousands.
Paris doesn’t have as many ultra-luxury legal brothels as, say, London’s agencies, but the independent VIP companions fill that niche… and they are mostly catering to affluent businessmen and international travelers willing to drop some serious moolah for a bilingual beauty on their arm (and later in their bed).
For reference, London or Geneva escorts at similar caliber might charge similar or higher, but Berlin or Prague you’d pay far less (Berlin’s top escorts go for maybe €200/hr, and you could get a brothel session for €60).
In short: Paris is expensive.
Even local clients complain that since the client criminalization law, the reduced demand has forced some escorts to hike prices or cut time to make ends meet while seeing fewer clients.
There’s also a lot more negotiation now. Clients know escorts are having a harder time, so they bargain, which often pressures sex workers to drop prices or accept unsafe practices to close the deal.
Paris Girls On Cam
A popular alternative to Parisian escorts for those who don’t want to venture outside…
We live in an age where you can instantly tap into hundreds of cam girl profiles and 18+ online influencers, and unsurprisingly… the French capital has plenty to choose from.
There are no specialist French cam sites that we are aware of, but there are several platforms with a very high concentration of French babes:
- XCams (it has a ton of French speaking models, they are actually the majority)
- StripChat (check the French filter tag)
- BongaCams (very popular in mainland Europe)
- Chaturbate (less Frenchies, but still pretty good.)
Here’s a sneak preview of some French cam girls performing live right now:
Paris Brothels
There are no legal brothels in France – none, nada, zéro.
Brothels (or maisons closes) were banned way back in 1946 by the famed Marthe Richard law.
Today, running a brothel is firmly illegal, and penalties for “brothel-keeping” and procuring are steep.
So if you’re dreaming of a Moulin Rouge-esque bordello lineup… sorry, it’s not on the menu. But does that mean Paris is brothel-free?
Of course not.
In reality, underground brothels do still exist… they’re just hidden and often on the move. Paris’s “brothels” now take the form of dodgy apartments or massage parlours run by networks (often criminal gangs).
Think unremarkable buildings in the suburbs or anonymous flats across the périph’. For example, in late 2022 police busted an illegal brothel in Saint-Ouen (just outside Paris) that had operated for 20 years.
It was an entire building near the flea market, where 12 out of 13 apartments were converted into tiny pay-by-the-hour rooms – bunk beds and all – crammed with up to 9 sex workers living there in squalor.
Neighbors knew something was up (men coming and going at all hours – no, they weren’t there for the décor), and eventually the octogenarian landlord was arrested and hit with prison time and a hefty fine.
That Saint-Ouen case is by no means isolated.
Police say the number of such “maisons closes” has spiked in Paris and its banlieues since the 2016 client law – essentially an “Uber-ization” of prostitution, where tricks are turned in rented flats and Airbnbs to stay off the radar.
Whatever the case…
Don’t expect to find a “legal brothel” with a red light over the door in Paris.
Any establishment openly advertising girls for hire is likely a scam or an undercover cop’s wettest dream.
Red Light Districts
It’s always fascinating to learn about a major city’s red light heritage, and Paris is no different.
Paris doesn’t have an officially sanctioned Red Light District, obviously, but historically, it did – the whole city was once dotted with vice pockets.
Here’s where the action (what’s left of it) concentrates:
Pigalle (Place Pigalle & Boulevard de Clichy, 9th/18th arr)
Pigalle is the name most think of, thanks to its legacy of cabarets and sex shops. Once a seedy fleshpot nicknamed “Pig Alley” by WWII GIs, it still has the facade of a Red Light district: sex shops, erotic theaters, and strip clubs line Blvd. de Clichy near the Moulin Rouge.
Today… it’s part tourist trap, part nightlife hub. But mostly just a fast track to an empty wallet. You’ll see plenty of neon and barkers trying to lure you into clubs like Pussy’s (a notorious clip joint with eyewateringly expensive drinks).
Here you’ll find the Sexodrome – a multi-story sex superstore – dominating one corner with its flashy signs.
While Pigalle’s glory days of streetwalkers and open prostitution have faded, after dark you might still encounter a few street girls or trans sex workers on side streets. It’s worth a look for its historic value (and perhaps to buy a fun toy or two), but it’s more Disneyland than debauchery in 2025.
Note: Pigalle clubs are infamous for overcharging; more on that in the Strip Clubs section.
Rue Saint-Denis (1st–2nd arr)
This was the heart of Paris prostitution for centuries, a straight (or not-so-straight) line of brothels and streetwalkers stretching down Rue Saint-Denis. Even up to the 1980s, upwards of 2,000 prostitutes worked this area, lingering in doorways like lighthouses, ushering the Johns to shipwreck.
Today the old filles de joie of St-Denis are an endangered species.
Gentrification and police pressure have done their thing. St-Denis and adjacent side streets (like Rue du Petit Musc, Rue Blondel) still have a handful of aging sex workers – typically older traditionnelles in their 50s-70s catering to long-time clients.
By day you might stroll and notice a provocatively dressed madame or two loitering near a doorway… but uh, that’s about it. They usually rent small “studios sans cuisine” in the building (tiny rooms with a bed and sink meant explicitly for sex work).
Glamorous, it is not.
Bois de Boulogne (16th arr)
Paris’s most infamous outdoor cruising area. This large woodsy park on the western edge turns into a transgender red light district at night.
After dusk, especially along the Allée de Longchamp and near Porte Dauphine, dozens of trans sex workers (many of Latin American origin) line the roadsides.
It’s an eye-popping scene if you drive through: glamourous trans women in lingerie or mini-dresses flagging down cars, working under the trees.
This area is notorious for scams, robberies and regular police stings.
Bois de Vincennes (12th arr)
On the eastern flank of Paris, this park is the city’s other major outdoor sex stroll.
The dynamic here skews more cis-female sex workers, many from West Africa (Nigeria seems to be well-represented 😬) often working out of camping vans or cars just casually hidden among the trees.
There’s even a slang term for them… “les BMC” (bordel militaire de campagne – which basically trxnaltes to “field brothels”) in references to the vans of Vincennes woods.
Police raids also hit Vincennes in 2023–24, with reports of officers literally shaking the vans and arresting women to check papers.
Belleville (10th/11th/19th/20th arr)
More recently, the Belleville area in northeast Paris has been touted as an unofficial red light zone for Chinese sex workers.
Known locally as les marcheuses (“the walkers”), middle-aged Chinese women solicit on certain corners and streets here by day. Said to be in their 50s and 60s, it’s another regular target of clean-up operations.
One thing to note:
The local authorities have a clear goal in mind… no visible prostitution.
Are they succeeding? Evidently not, but Paris doesn’t want the obvious trappings of a red light district tarnishing its image. So street prostitution is constantly under pressure – and in our view, you’d have to be pretty stupid or reckless to pursue this avenue… especially when safer ‘online’ options are available.
The Price of Sex In Paris
How much does Parisian pleasure cost?
Street Prostitutes: On the low end, street action (what little remains) offers the cheapest thrills. In areas like Rue Saint-Denis or certain portes, a basic “passe” (quickie) of 10–15 minutes is said to run €30–€50.
Dodgy Brothels: Another bad choice. In those semi-organized apartment setups, prices aren’t displayed on a menu, but from punter reports: a standard session (20–30 minutes full service) tends to be around €50–€80. The poor women providing these services get a massive chunk taken out by the shady rings operating the establishments. They’re probably lucky to get even half the fee.
Escort Prices: As we said above, these are high. Typical rates are about €150–€250 per hour for a mid-tier escort. The rate will shoot up for any courtesan who has managed to brand herself as ‘elite’.
Erotic Massage Prices: For a massage avec finition (massage with a “happy ending”), the going rate is roughly €100–€150/hour at a legit erotic massage parlour. Many Paris “massage naturiste” spots quote something like €120 for a one-hour nude body-to-body massage, HJ included. It varies by district.
In general, yes, you pay a premium to play in Paree. C’est la vie.
Erotic Massage Shops
Paris has plenty of erotic massage shops – or as the locals say, massage naturiste.
These are your world famous “happy ending” massages, often body-to-body, given by attractive masseuses (or masseurs) in the nude. They operate in a fuzzy legal space: providing a naked sensual massage is actually legal, but any genital contact for money is technically prostitution.
So does that mean erotic massage parlours are legal?
Well, officially no, if they’re exchanging sex for cash. But authorities tend to turn a blind eye unless there are trafficking concerns or complaints.
As a result, Paris has hundreds of massage parlours, from classy spas to dodgy rub-n-tugs, offering relief to the stressed Parisian. Many parlours register as legitimate “wellness” or “beauty” businesses. And in this murky underworld, they flourish. To the point where Paris police noted around 350 massage parlours in the capital in recent years, many believed to offer sexual services to a stream of punters.
The venues range from small Asian massage shops to some rather fancy establishments in posh neighborhoods. It’s an open secret that if you see “massage chinois” or “massage thaï traditionnel” signs lit late into the night, there’s probably something funky going on inside.
While many of the popular adult massage shops are pretty much open knowledge at this point, we can’t publish their details.
Plenty of other sites will – including Reddit, and the various Parisian punter boards.
In terms of pricing, reported rates are around €100–€150/hour for a body rub with a happy ending. If full service is on the table (unofficially), it might bump the cost by €50 or more. Independent masseuses advertising online sometimes offer a 30-minute session for ~€60–€80 (usually just a hand job finish), or €150 for longer sessions. As always, YMMV.
Sex Clubs in Paris
Paris has a storied libertine culture. The land of the Marquis de Sade and wife-swapping salons hasn’t gone anywhere. If you’re open-minded (and perhaps willing to shed your clothes in a group setting), the city’s sex clubs (clubs échangistes) are a must-see slice of Parisian nightlife.
These are NOT strip clubs with performers; they’re places where you get busy.
Swinger Clubs
Libertinism is enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity with over 500 clubs across France, many of these found in the capital city.
We have put together our guide to the best Parisian clubs in this separate swinger’s guide.
But let’s introduce some of the big names and what to expect:
Les Chandelles
The most famous swingers club in Paris, if not all of Europe. It’s an elegant den of debauchery hidden at 1 Rue Thérèse, 75001 (near the Louvre), and what goes on here is the stuff of legend.
Chandelles is couples-only on most nights (single gentlemen are allowed only on limited days, and they better be impeccably dressed and not sleazy).
This club has a strict dress code and door policy – jacket for men, heels and cocktail dress (at least to start) for women. Inside, it’s all red velvet, dim lighting, a bar and restaurant upstairs (yes, you can dine et get frisky), and play rooms downstairs. It attracts a predictably upscale, attractive crowd: bankers, lawyers, maybe a C-list French celeb or two.
Exclusive, expensive, and unforgettable if you get in. IF you get in.
Le Mask
This legendary “bar permissif” (permissive bar) is located at 18 Rue Feydeau, 75002. Le Mask is exclusively for couples – single men are not allowed at all, ever… as far as we’re aware, anyway.
Run by a grande dame of the Paris libertine scene, it’s been around for ages and has recently been renovated. For new swingers, it’s a good place to dip your toes in the waters.
The crowd here can skew slightly older (40s and up) but very open-minded. It’s known as a good spot for authentic swinging with no pressure. Entry hovers around €80 for a couple including drinks, depending on the night and/or occasion.
Le Cupidon
A friendly libertine club a few minutes away from the Jardin du Palais Royal, Le Cupidon entertains a mix of customers including ages, backgrounds and sexual persuasion.
The entertainment can quite often run to full blown gang bangs but just as easily delight patrons with intimate and cosy rendezvous.
For Kink & Fetish Enthusiasts
Want to get your freak on?
Keep an eye out for special event nights at the clubs above. But also, look out for:
Nuit Démonia
Paris hosts the Nuit Démonia once or twice a year.
It’s a huge fetish ball drawing latex lovers from across Europe, and it’s typically held in a rented venue with shows, play areas, and a LOT of wandering hands.
There are also BDSM-focused clubs like Le Dungeon (a private space used by pro dommes and for parties) and smaller fetish meetups (often advertised on FetLife, SDC or smaller, local French forums).
We’d say that libertine clubs in Paris are generally lighter on full hardcore BDSM than you’ll find in, say, Berlin. Yes, you’ll see some light spanking or a dungeon corner in some clubs, but for serious BDSM, the dedicated events are where it’s at.
Paris Strip Clubs
The local nudie bar scene is a mix of high-end erotic cabaret and down-and-dirty Pigalle clubs.
Important: Paris strip clubs are known for being expensive tourist traps, so choose wisely.
In the high-end places (Secret Square, Pink Paradise), it’s much like in the US: you pay a drink minimum, you politely watch stage shows, and you can ask a dancer for a private dance (in a side booth or curtained area) for a set fee (generally priced per song or per 10 minutes).
Tipping on stage is not exactly the done thing in France… sure, it will happen, but you won’t see the “make it rain” dollar bills that are common on some mad Vegas binge.
Also, unlike Vegas, Paris clubs do not typically allow much contact during lap dances. Some might allow light touching (rules vary club to club, dancer to dancer). But anything more than a grind is generally a no-no on premises… and likely to land you back on the street!
In terms of popular strip bars, first, we need to distinguish between the famous cabarets and regular strip joints:
Cabarets
These are probably the venues you’re thinking of if you’re travelling from overseas.
Iconic venues like… Crazy Horse, Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin.
No doubt, these are world-famous venues, known for their choreographed shows with topless dancers, elaborate costumes (or lack thereof), and a big emphasis on artistic lighting and music.
All things considered, it’s a much more sophisticated experience at the cabarets than your typical strip joint.
For example, Le Crazy Horse (12 Avenue George V, see above) is an iconic chic cabaret where classically trained dancers perform nude in the artsiest of manners – it’s sensual, not sleazy.
Tickets for Crazy Horse or Moulin Rouge can cost €100+ per person for just the show (add a LOT more if you want dinner). You’ll see boobs and butts, but it’s all very choreographed and there is zero contact with audience. It’s a great couples-friendly night out though… many go as much for the spectacle as the titillation.
Traditional Strip Clubs
These are more akin to what most of us think of as strip clubs: stage dances, lap dances, champagne rooms, and private wandering hands (although Paris doesn’t like too much of that!).
Paris has a few well-known ones, mostly in the Champs-Élysées area or Pigalle:
The top of the line is Secret Square (27 Avenue des Ternes, 75017) – once known as the Paris Penthouse/Stringfellows, this is Paris’s premier strip-tease club and has branched out to also offer an “aphrodisiac restaurant.” Yep, it’s a strip club + dining concept: you can have a decent dinner while watching cabaret-style strip shows, then get lap dances after dessert.
Another known high-end spot is Pink Paradise (originally on Champs-Élysées, co-owned by glamour model Clara Morgane). It moved to Rue de Ponthieu and was rebranded I believe, then possibly closed/reopened… it’s hard to keep up.
Pink Paradise is/was famous for its pole dancing champs; one of the classier strip/cabaret hybrids in town.
In Pigalle, along Boulevard de Clichy, you’ll see a string of neon-signed clubs: Pussy’s, Bliss Show, Club Erotica.
We’d say… keep your expectations in check. These places can be a great night out, but they also have a reputation for dodgy sales tricks: common tricks include a tout inviting you in for a cheap drink, then a girl joins you for “champagne” and suddenly you have a €500 bill.
If you do go to a Pigalle strip bar, check those drink prices upfront!!
Local Sex Shops and Adult Stores
Historically, Pigalle was also the epicenter of sex shopping, but while a few classics remain, you’ll now find erotic boutiques scattered all over town, often under the moniker “love store” or “love shop”.
Here are a few must-visit or notable sex shops in Paris:
Le Sexodrome
23 Bd de Clichy, 75009 Paris
Located in the heart of the Pigalle red light district, the Sexodrome sells every conceivable accessory for the bedroom including toys, lingerie and costumes to novelty items, DVDs and books as well as catering for the fetish community.
Self-styled as the largest sex shop in the world, the products cover a total floor space of 2500 sq. m.
There used to be peep show booths and even a small theater upstairs (hence the “drome”). It’s somewhat tame by modern standards, but still a tourist draw.
Expect to pay more in the shop than you would through their website. 🤑
Boutique Demonia
19 Rue de la Pierre Levée, 75011 Paris
Set behind a foreboding entrance, Démonia is, without doubt, the fetish store of Paris.
It specializes in BDSM gear, leather, latex outfits, restraints, whips, collars – the unholy works. If you’re into kink, you’re gonna be like a kid in a candy store. They’ve been around for decades serving the fetish community.
Even if you’re just curious, it’s an eye-opening browse (yes, that ponyplay mask looks as crazy as you’d imagine). Prices for quality fetish gear aren’t cheap, admittedly, but you get what you pay for.
They also often sell tickets or promote the Nuit Demonia fetish party (see above).
Passage du Désir
A slightly more sedate, vanilla affair, Passage du Désir markets itself as “the first brand dedicated to sustainable couple development” – so basically a trendy, women/couple-friendly sex store chain. There are a few of these scattered around Paris, including at 23 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 in Le Marais; there is also one near Gare St-Lazare.
Here you’ll find stylish vibrators, elegant lingerie, romantic games, oils and candles, and cute novelty items that won’t shock your aunty if she accidentally glimpses you inside.
The staff will happily demo how a toy works (in your hand, relax!).
Prices are mid-range.
Dorcel Store
https://www.dorcelstore.com/fr/
Marc Dorcel is France’s famous porn producer, having worked with several of the country’s top stars, and the Dorcel stores are his branded sex shops. In Paris, the Dorcel Store (or “Love Store”) in the 12th arrondissement (9 Rue de Lyon, near Gare de Lyon) is worth a visit.
It carries Dorcel’s line of high-end toys and lingerie, as well as a large DVD selection of Dorcel’s classy porno films. Kind of like a Frenchie equivalent of the Hustler store in the US.
A note on adult shopping in Paris:
In Pigalle, apart from Sexodrome, you’ll see a bunch of generic sex shops like “Sex Shop 24” or “Love Shop” with bright neon signs and busy shopfronts. These tend to have very similar stock (toys, DVDs, magazines, the usual).
They are fine for a quick browse, but keep in mind the prices are typically tourist-inflated.
They might also have a curtain or separate section for the hardcore porn DVDs… separate from the toy displays (this is a relic of old decency laws).
Other Notable Adult Attractions
As we round off our tour of NSFW Paris, here are a few extra tidbits and adult-oriented attractions that might tickle your pickle:
Adult Cinemas & Peep Shows
The golden age of porno cinemas in Paris is, sadly, over – the last traditional porn theater, Le Beverley, closed a few years ago (RIP to sticky floors). Nowadays, you won’t find many public porn screenings outside of special events.
However, there are still some sex shops clinging on (especially in Pigalle) to video cabins/booths where, for a few euros, you can watch clips in private. Théâtre Chochotte is one such example, although more of a live show.
There’s also the Cyber Cafe at Sexodrome with cabins. Or was, it might not be there now (according to reader reports). But honestly, in the age of internet, this is a declining scene.
BDSM Studios & Dominatrixes
You might not have guessed but Paris has a thriving professional dominatrix community.
If you’re inclined towards being dominated (or renting a dungeon for your own play), you’re in luck. Many pro dommes operate out of fully equipped private dungeons throughout the city.
Websites like TopMistressWorld list Parisian mistresses who will do all kinds of unspeakables to/with you.
Sessions are typically booked in advance, and tribute is in cash. There are also a few places you can rent a “donjon” by the hour if you already have a partner and just need the gear.
Like Studio Xème, a full-blown studio with a full-sized sleeping cager and secure metal collars! 😬
Are there any great adult services or attractions in Paris that we’ve missed? Have you experienced any of those above and want to leave a review?
We’d love to hear your thoughts!
