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LGBTQIA+ Aging / Pride Festival
Getting older should never mean stepping back into the closet or sacrificing one's true identity. Join an insightful conversation about how society can better support LGBTQIA+ seniors as they navigate institutional care while staying authentic to their unique personal stories.
Paris 12th
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Join the Festival des Fiertés on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a panel discussion on aging within the LGBTQIA+ community. Held at the Maison de la vie associative et citoyenne in the 12th arrondissement, the session features psychotherapist Marie de Hennezel, caregiver Florence Fortin-Braud, and author Mickaël Tempête. They will examine the specific experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals as they age, focusing on the challenges of residential care. This free event runs from 18:30 to 20:30 and is open to anyone aged 12 and older. The venue is fully accessible, including facilities for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired attendees.
With Marie de Hennezel (psychotherapist, author), Florence Fortin-Braud (nursing assistant, author), and Mickaël Tempête (author of "La gaie panique, une histoire politique de l’homophobie"), the 12th Arrondissement City Hall invites you to examine how LGBT+ people experience aging and, more specifically, what the transition into nursing homes can represent.
Our take on this event
The 12th arrondissement town hall hosts a significant discussion regarding the aging process for LGBTQIA+ people. On November 12, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30, the conference room at the Maison de la vie associative et citoyenne du 12e will be the setting for this exchange. Experts Marie de Hennezel, Florence Fortin-Braud, and Mickaël Tempête lead the conversation, exploring how the LGBTQIA+ community navigates growing older and the specific implications of entering long-term care facilities like EHPADs.
The event is open to the public starting at age 12. To ensure inclusivity, the venue is wheelchair accessible and adapted for individuals with sensory or cognitive impairments. Sign language interpretation is provided, and the facility is equipped to support those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. Admission is free for all attendees.
