Several high-end resorts in France offer year-round or specialized winter facilities for an "exclusive" naturist experience:
Forget itchy wool sweaters. The "attire" is purely festive accessories—perhaps a Santa hat or a sprig of mistletoe—emphasizing the French philosophy of liberté and comfort in one’s own skin.
In this exclusive, multi-part series, we’re taking you behind the scenes of France’s most unique holiday tradition: celebrating Christmas au naturel at a dedicated naturist resort or village. From Provence’s mild winter sun to the cozy, clothing-free gatherings in Normandy’s heated indoor pools, France has quietly become the global capital of .
France is arguably the naturist capital of the world, home to the legendary Cap d’Agde and vast stretches of clothing-optional coastline. But what happens when the temperature drops and the holidays arrive? Do French naturists pack away their philosophy until summer?