Who We Are

Absolu Living is the France’s leader accommodations for gay and lesbian travellers.

Absolu Living is a company created by gays to offer up-market, urban accommodations the traveling gay and lesbian community. Our offerings include fully-furnished private apartments in both Paris and Nice – french Riviera (and very soon in other European cities).

Our mission: Make your next visit to France unforgettable by affording you the opportunity to «live like a Parisian» and fully appreciate the charm and diversity that our capital and coastline have to offer.

With Absolu Living, renting a furnished apartment is as easy as reserving a hotel room—but a much better value. You get more space and liberty for less money.

We invite you to visit our apartments online and contact us personally if you have any questions. We are available :

Paris: by , by fax au +33 (0)1 44 54 97 17, or by phone + 33 (0)1 44 54 97 00
Nice: by , by fax au +33 (0)4 93 54 80 69, or by phone + 33 (0)4 93 87 30 64

The entire Absolu Living team is here to assist in preparing your stay. We would be happy to hear from you.

During your stay, we invite you to stop by our office at :

Paris: 236 Rue St Martin in the 3rd arrondissement and in the heart of the gay neighborhood. We would be happy to meet you over a coffee or tea and give you the latest information about nightlife, good restaurants or the latest hot-spots.
Nice-French Riviera: 6 rue des Ponchettes & 7 quai des Etats Unis 06300 Nice, in front of the gay beach « Castel » and in the heart of the gay district of Nice.

You will also have access to our Gay Travel and Information Center, which includes a variety of maps, flyers, travel guides and free weeklies with the latest travel information. In addition, there are two computers with high-speed Internet access at your disposal (only in Paris office).

And now, allow us to introduce ourselves :

	Hervé Lamarche Hervé has lived in Paris his entire life and won’t be leaving anytime soon ! One of his passions includes la cuisine-- he’s quite a chef in his spare time and would be happy to share the addresses of his favorite Paris restaurants. Hervé speaks fluent English.
	Alain Cartraud If you encounter the slightest difficulty during your visit, Alain is sure to have a solution. A true Parisian in spirit, he can give you all the tips and practical information you need to make yourself at home in our city. Alain speaks Spanish.
	Steve Milicevich Steve is the youngest member of our family and probably the most Parisian of Americans living in Paris. He loves the city, has chosen to live here and willingly shares his unique perspective of life (and nightlife!) in Paris. Steve speaks American.
	Guy Loret Guy spent a number of years living in the UK. A true Parisian at heart, he appreciates the culture and diversity the city has to offer. He would be happy to help make your visit unique by sharing his experience with the art of living in the French capital. He will be your reservations point of contact.
	Emmanuel Pioton Emmanuel is a member of the riviera-based gay group AGLAE. He’s been living in Nice for two years. Passionnate about the city, he will tell you everything about the nicest beaches, the finest bars and restaurants, the most beautiful places in the countryside and the ski resorts less than an hour distant from the riviera. He will stand by your side throughout your journey in Nice and on the French Riviera, with a program conceived especially for you. Emmanuel speaks italien and english.