Paris:

Global Black Pride 2026

September 9 - 14, 2026

Booking Deadline: June 9, 2026

Reserve Your Spot with Flexible Payment Plans

Paris is iconic any time of year, but Paris during Global Black Pride is going to be electric! This journey blends culture, celebration, and connection in a way that feels intentional and expansive. Over six days, you will explore historic neighborhoods, cruise along the Seine, cook in a Parisian home, and move through the city with the ease of someone who belongs there. At the same time, you’ll be surrounded by a global gathering of Black queer brilliance, joy, and power. Designed with Black queer travelers at the center, this experience balances turn up energy with meaningful cultural exploration and moments to simply breathe it all in. You’ll arrive as yourself and leave having shared something bigger than a trip. Expect beauty, community, and memories that extend far beyond this Pride week.

This experience is designed for a small group of up to 12 travelers, allowing for meaningful connection, flexibility, and shared moments throughout the trip.

Photos are examples; actual room may vary slightly based on availability and accommodation alignment.

The Accommodations

Your home for this week is a centrally located Paris residence in the vibrant Bastille-Marais area. This lively, walkable neighborhood offers easy access to historic streets, bistros, galleries, and some of the city’s most beloved squares and parks. Each night, you’ll return to a comfortable, apartment room, creating a peaceful base between days filled with discovery and Pride festivities.

Global Black Pride 2026

Global Black Pride is more than a party. It is one of the largest international gatherings centering Black LGBTQ+ communities from across the diaspora. For one powerful week, Paris becomes a crossroads of culture, activism, artistry, nightlife, and global solidarity.

Throughout your stay, the city will host an opening reception, exhibitions and main stage programming, a Global Black Queer Assembly, community rallies, the Black Excellence Awards Gala, the Global Black Pride March, a large-scale music festival, official after parties, and a high energy day party to close out the weekend. These events are optional and independently ticketed, giving you the freedom to engage in the celebrations that speak to you most.

During Global Black Pride, Paris feels layered. Historic boulevards meet street celebrations. Cultural programming meets dance floors. Thought provoking conversations meet unapologetic joy. It is a space where liberation, identity, and creativity move through the city at full volume. This trip gives you a thoughtfully curated Paris experience while placing you in the heart of one of the most significant Black queer gatherings in the world.

All official events can be explored here: https://globalblackpride.org/

NOTE: ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Day One (Wednesday, September 9th)

PARIS, WE’VE ARRIVED

Your adventure begins the moment you land. After a private airport transfer into the city, settle into your neighborhood in the Bastille Marais area and take a moment to arrive. Grab a café, stretch your legs along a nearby boulevard, or simply soak in the rhythm of Paris.

In the evening, we gather for an early Seine River gourmet dinner cruise (included). As the boat glides past illuminated bridges and landmarks, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully prepared French meal with live music and front row views of the Eiffel Tower sparkling against the night sky. It is an elegant, effortless way to begin the week together.

Please note: All Pride events are optional and independently ticketed.

Global Black Pride Events:

  • Opening Reception

  • Sponsor’s Cocktail

  • Media Briefing

Day Two (Thursday, September 10th)

MARAIS + MOVEMENT

Today we explore the heart of queer Paris. In the early evening, join a private guided walk through the Marais, the historic center of LGBT life in the city. You’ll learn about the evolution of queer culture and activism in France while wandering charming streets lined with boutiques, galleries, and cafés. It is culture, history, and community layered together in one of Paris’ most iconic neighborhoods.

The rest of the day is yours to ease into Pride programming across the city.

Global Black Pride Events:

  • Global Black Village Exhibition and Main Stage

  • The Global Black Queer Assembly Day One

Day Three (Friday, September 11th)

METRO, MONUMENTS, MOMENTS

This morning, experience Paris like a local. With a private guide and the city’s metro, you’ll move seamlessly through neighborhoods and landmarks that define the city. From the Latin Quarter to the Louvre courtyard, from Notre Dame to the Champs Élysées, you’ll feel the scale and soul of Paris up close (included). The experience concludes near a prime Eiffel Tower viewpoint, perfect for that photo that says you were really here.

The afternoon and evening are open for you to dive deeper into Pride events or explore Paris your own way.

Global Black Pride Events

  • Trans Rally

  • Black Excellence Awards Gala

  • The Global Black Queer Assembly Day Two

Day Four (Saturday, September 12th)

PRIDE + PARIS

Today is intentionally open. This is your space to fully immerse yourself in Global Black Pride or design your own Paris day. Stroll along the Seine, wander through Belleville for street art, relax in Buttes Chaumont, or claim your spot at one of the citywide Pride gatherings.

Paris will be alive with celebration, community, music, and global Black queer brilliance. Move through it in the way that feels most aligned for you.

Global Black Pride Events:

  • Global Black Pride March

  • Global Black Pride Musical Festival

  • Official After Party

Day Five (Sunday, September 13th)

FROM SCRATCH, WITH LOVE

After days filled with movement and celebration, we gather for something more intimate. In the evening, join a small group cooking class hosted in a local Parisian apartment (included). Guided by an expert chef, you will prepare a full French meal from scratch, then sit down together to enjoy it in a cozy home setting.

It is the kind of experience that reminds you why travel feels personal. Shared food. Shared laughter. Shared stories. A beautiful close to our time in Paris.

Global Black Pride Events:

  • Global Black Pride Day Party

  • Independent Affiliate Events

Day Six (Monday, September 14th)

AU REVOIR, FOR NOW

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you back to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure. Whether you are heading home or extending your European adventure, you leave Paris having experienced it not just as a tourist, but as part of a global Black queer celebration with your Lesbifriends.

What’s Included✨

  • Airport Pickup & Drop Off

  • 6 Day 5 Night in local apartment hotel

  • 2 Dinners

  • Domestic Transportation to Activities on the Itinerary

  • Early Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise

  • Gay Paris: Discover the Marais, Paris’ Iconic LGBT Neighborhood (private tour)

  • Paris by Metro: Landmarks & Locals (private tour)

  • French Evening Cooking Class in a Local’s Apartment

  • Sightseeing

  • Lesbifriends Swag Bag

  • On-ground team to ensure you have an amazing time!

What’s Not Included

  • International Flight

    Your Flight from your Home country to Paris your flight back Home is not included - but we can help you figure both out.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is mandatory for all Lesbifriends Travel trips and a great way to protect your investment. When you book, WeTravel offers a free, no-obligation quote for basic coverage. You can easily select this option when registering. You’re also welcome to purchase your own policy from any provider. Some credit cards include built-in travel insurance if you pay for the entire trip with that card but be sure to check their terms to confirm your full trip cost is covered.

  • Any Applicable Vaccines

  • Meals not Mentioned

    You are responsible for all lunches and some dinners.

  • Personal extras

    Additional tours and excursions not included in the itinerary.

  • Tips and gratuities

    You are responsible for all tips and gratuities, including those for accommodation staff, meal service (even for included meals), drivers, tour guides, and other service providers. We recommend budgeting $100–$200 for gratuities to ensure you can tip appropriately throughout your trip.

Pricing

Booking Deadline: June 9, 2026

Payment Plans Available - All Listed Prices Are Per Person

Please review the booking terms and conditions and frequently asked questions section before booking a package.

Get 10% off your entire trip if you pay in full at the time of the initial booking. Use discount code FULL during check out to save on your trip package. Please note that discount codes don’t apply to add-on options, and you can only use one code per booking. This discount code is only valid until June 1, 2026.

Double Occupancy

$2,600

Deposit: $100

2 BEDS AND 2 PEOPLE IN THE STUDIO. (PRICE PER PERSON)

Single Occupancy

$3,500

Deposit: $100

1 BED AND 1 PERSON IN THE STUDIO. (PRICE PER PERSON)

Disclaimer

THIS TRIP ISN'T FOR EVERYONE

Paris is in a European country; their standards are not the same as the USA. 

  IT IS FOR YOU IF: 

  • You are open-minded

  • You enjoy eating, walking, and off-the-beaten-path ideas

  • You love to have a great time and are open to meeting others and accept the different personalities you will encounter

 THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:  

  • You have a tendency to bring first world expectations with you everywhere

  • You have a tendency to be negative or create a challenging atmosphere for those around you

  • You're not into trying new things or stepping outside of your comfort zone

  • You don’t like French food; that is what we’ll be eating every day

  • You have very specific and particular travel preferences and tend to criticize everything around you

  • You can’t easily walk up stairs; if you find walking tough, then this trip isn’t suited to you

  • You are looking for luxury; European standards are not the same as it is in the USA, however, if you keep an open mind, you will have a great time!

Important Information

Flights

Airport transfers are included in this trip on both arrival and departure days within the designated time windows listed below.

You must schedule your flight to arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)on Wednesday, September 9th, between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM local time in order for airport transfers to be included.

You must schedule your departure flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on Monday, September 14th, after 3:00 PM local time in order for airport transfers to be included. There is one group transfer provided, departing around 11:00 AM.

If you arrive earlier on the arrival day, you are welcome to wait at the airport until your group’s scheduled pickup time so that you can join the included transfer. Otherwise, you are welcome to arrange your own transfer to the accommodations or request a private transfer at an additional cost.

The same applies for departure day. If your flight departs outside the included transfer window, you may coordinate your own transfer or request a private transfer at an additional cost.

Please forward your flight itinerary to hello@lesbifriendstravel.com as soon as you purchase your tickets so that ground transportation can be coordinated.

Entry Requirements

Passport: Three months of remaining validity beyond your date of departure from Paris is required. One blank page required for entry stamp.

Visa Requirements: No visa required for stays under 90 days.

Health and Safety: There are currently no COVID-19-related entry restrictions. No vaccination certificates or pre-departure tests are required to enter Paris. It is recommended to have health insurance that covers medical expenses during your stay.

Prior to Your Departure

Check if you need to update your passport, your expiration date needs to be more than three months from the planned date of departure from Paris.


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Trip Terms & Conditions

We believe in transparency and informed travel. The document below outlines the Trip Terms & Conditions you will agree to once you book, so we invite you to review it ahead of time.

Money/Currency

The national currency of France is the Euro (EUR). Most establishments in Paris, particularly in tourist areas, restaurants, boutiques, and hotels, widely accept major credit and debit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. Contactless payments and mobile payment apps are also commonly used.

That said, some smaller cafés, neighborhood shops, open-air markets, or taxis may have minimum card requirements or prefer cash. American Express is accepted in some places but not as universally as Visa or Mastercard.

Keep in mind that card transactions may include foreign transaction fees and are subject to your bank’s exchange rate at the time of purchase. It’s wise to check with your bank before traveling to confirm international usage and any associated fees.

Carrying a small amount of euros in cash is recommended for markets, tips, public transportation tickets, or smaller establishments that may not accept foreign cards.

Travel Insurance

Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Lesbifriends Travel requires you to have travel insurance for any trip you take with us. Your premium is related to your trip cost, so you don’t have to worry about being over-insured. We want to make your travel experience seamless, so sign up and we will get a travel insurance policy for you or we can provide you with a no obligation quote. If you opt not to go with our preferred travel insurance provider, you are required to get your own and proof of insurance may be requested before the trip.

Payments and Payment Plans

Get 10% off your entire trip if you pay in full at the time of the initial booking. Use discount code FULL during check out to save on your trip package. Please note that discount codes don’t apply to add-on options, and you can only use one code per booking. 

All payments to Lesbifriends Travel are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because Lesbifriends Travel has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep our package prices low and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation.

When you sign up for a trip, you are automatically signed up for monthly payments and your confirmation email will clearly note your due dates and amount. We suggest you put this payment plan on your personal calendar.

A $75 late fee will be applied to all payments made after the 3-day grace period. Your trip is subject to cancellation after two missed payments.

  • If you are traveling alone and do not want to spend the extra money for a single occupancy room, we are happy to match you with a like-minded traveler to be your roommate on this trip. We understand that the extra money spent in getting your own room takes away from the money available for you to splurge while on vacation.

    For that reason, we extend each traveler the option of having us pair you with a suitable roommate for no additional cost. Roommates are paired based on room selection and a potential roommate questionnaire if there are several solo travelers. Before the trip, you will be introduced to your roommate, with plenty of time for you to get to know each other before we reach our destination.