RomanHans' European Tour 2009 commences next Thursday, with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. (Amsterdam is last? Yeah, that makes sense. Who needs weed to get through the rest of the trip?) Needless to say I've been scouring the literature for travel tips, and while all these countries are very gay-friendly, France goes above and beyond. From the France Guide for the Gay Traveler, published by the French Government Tourist Office:

While in Evian, don't miss the nearby medieval village of Yvoire, noted as one of France's prettiest. If you want a beautiful lake, breathtaking snowcapped peaks, and an active gay community, Annecy is the place to be. The water of Lake Annecy is among Europe's clearest. To test your luck of a different sort, stroll through the Jardins de l'Europe, a popular spot for local gay men who just want to linger for a spell.

What? There's a half-naked hunk hidden over in those bushes? Thanks very much, French government!