"We cannot serve cold salmon," Dominique laughs, his belly bare over the stove. "Cold food plus naked bodies equals blue lips. We serve heat ."
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 . "We cannot serve cold salmon," Dominique laughs, his
Platter after platter of fresh oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon are served—a staple of French holiday luxury. From Provence’s mild winter sun to the cozy,
The celebration begins not with a formal greeting, but with an immediate transition into the naturist lifestyle. Guests arrive, shed their heavy winter coats and
Guests arrive, shed their heavy winter coats and layers, and immediately embrace the social equality that nudism provides.