Exclusive interview : Lady Gaga reveals her favorite places and her travel anecdotes !

Jan. 17 2020

by La Rédaction

Today, she grants misterb&b an exclusive interview in which she reveals her favorite addresses, talks about some of her best travel anecdotes and even offers us one of her vacation photos, taken this summer in France!

misterb&b : Thanks to your tours, you've had the chance to visit the whole world. during your travels, which cities and countries have made the biggest impression on you, and why?
Lady Gaga: As you know, I've been going non-stop for over two years now, and I've practically been around the world, which is an extraordinary opportunity. I have fond memories of all my travels, even if the vast majority of them have been short promotional visits.

To start with, I'm a big fan of Europe. As you know, I'm of Italian origin and my parents always made sure that I was interested in the old continent. A lot of my culture and references come from Europe, as do many of the artists I admire. In fact, my sound is very European, much more so than American, and that's probably why it took longer to get off the ground in the U.S. than in Europe.

"I love steak tartare"
Then, to go into more detail, I love Italy, especially Rome for its architecture and culture. Venice is also a city that leaves me speechless. It combines romance, history and great restaurants. I'd love to go there during Carnival, at least for once I'd probably go incognito among all those improbable costumes.

You're probably going to say that I change countries for each interview depending on the nationality of the person I'm interviewing, but France is also one of my favorite countries. I'm very attached to it for many reasons. Firstly, because I often came to France on vacation when I was little, with my parents. Secondly, because I love French gastronomy, wine, charcuterie, steak tartare and all those great dishes that I'm not allowed to eat any more under penalty of losing my figure (but every now and then, I do make an exception...).

Your culture is simply brilliant. Paris and the other cities I've visited are magnificent. I love the atmosphere every time I come. Needless to say, in terms of fashion, it's a real treat for me, especially in Paris. I love the style of the French. Even when you're dressed simply, you look sexy!

"I can't wait to come back to France"
France was one of the first countries to support me when we launched "Just Dance". I'd rather have died than not walk in France.
I'll always remember my first promo visit to Paris. We went to see the David LaChapelle exhibition, between two interviews. It was bitterly cold and we took refuge in a bar in Saint-Germain as we left the exhibition. At the time, few people knew me. We nibbled on sausage and cheese, washed down with royal kirs... Suffice to say, we left feeling hot! So much so that I went out into the street to get into a cab with my cup still in my hand. One of the waiters, a real Parisian waiter, caught up with me and mockingly said, "Hey, Marilyn Monroe, leave your glass at the bar! We howled with laughter.

I can't wait to get back to France for my concerts in October. My first concert at Bercy will undoubtedly go down as one of the best dates of the Monster Ball Tour. The audience was so welcoming that I was more moved than usual. Thank you very much.

misterb&b: In which city do you feel at home and why?
Lady Gaga: There's only one city where I feel at home because it's my home: New York.

misterb&b: Which city do you most like to party in?
Lady Gaga: New York again. I've partied there so much and done so many improbable things that nothing could top it. I've got all my friends there, and I think that's a big part of it too.

Otherwise, without a doubt, Ibiza. I'd heard about the island for a long time, of course, but never had the chance to put my heels down. i had to wait until the filming of the Poker Face video to take a trip there. I spent some crazy nights there! I sang at a party at Divino and partied in other clubs, notably for the birthday of Mikey, one of my dancers. It was also in Ibiza that we wrote Alejandro with RedOne.

I love the atmosphere there, its carefree, free, tolerant spirit - no matter who you are, everyone's there to relax, have a good time or party.

misterb&b: Which city do you feel like falling in love with?
Lady Gaga: Paris, Paris and more Paris.

misterb&b: During your travels, which establishments have made the biggest impression on you and why?
A hotel: La Mamounia in Marrakech, which is located in the medina and gave me a feeling of peace. There's also the Adam & Eve in Antalya, Turkey. The hotel's design is stunning.
A bar: Ku De Ta in Bali, with its sea view. When the sun sets in front of you, you just want the show to never end.
A restaurant: Hm, difficult because it all depends on what you feel like eating. If we're talking about France, any troquet that serves good local food and good wine. I'd much rather go to a good French bouiboui with its checkered tablecloths than a trendy restaurant serving frozen food...
A club: Heaven in London, for the G-A-Y evening. It's an institution and one of the most popular gay clubs in the world, where all the biggest pop stars have played. The atmosphere is just inimitable. And the gays are as stylish as I like.

misterb&b: What about in your city, New York?
A bar: The Buddha Bar restaurant (I love the design of this place)
Restaurant: The 21 Club
A hotel: The W, where the design is very avant-garde.
A club: I really like Jay-Z's club, 40/40.

misterb&b: Apart from the classic tourist circuit, what original place would you recommend in New York?
Lady Gaga: You have to go to Brooklyn, where artistic vibes can be found in every street, it's lively and unique. As soon as you arrive in this neighborhood, you start wondering how you're going to get out again.
Manhattan is a chic and very pleasant neighborhood. And it's also a place of memories...
And you also have to get away from it all to discover Long Island, which is one of New York 's islands: you can relax and sunbathe, read a book... and the boat trip is very pleasant.
New York is my city and it's very difficult for me to be objective: I love being there and spending time there.

misterb&b: What's the one thing you always take with you when you travel?
Lady Gaga: There's one thing I always have with me whenever I travel. You're going to laugh at me, but it's a real girly accessory: heels. I feel really sexy whenever I wear them, and they're a great way of quickly dressing up an outfit that's not quite "Gaga" enough!

misterb&b: In your opinion, which is the most gay-friendly city in the world?
Lady Gaga: I'd say Barcelona, because of its atmosphere.Spain is one of the countries that allows gay marriage. Argentina has just passed the law. It was already incredible for Mexico, but now Argentina... And when are you going to pass the law in France?

misterb&b: Finally, could you share with myGayTrip.com readers one of your favorite photos from one of your recent trips?
Lady Gaga: Last June, I visited a charming medieval village in the south of France, where I was preparing my forthcoming album with RedOne. The place is called Eze Village(on the Côte d'Azur, between Nice and Monaco, editor's note). I've even been told that you can see Corsica from there in winter. Here's a photo of the view from my hotel room:

Photo: View of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat from my hotel room © Lady Gaga / mistrb&b. All rights reserved.