The begins at 17:00. A long oak table is laden with foie gras, oysters, and clementines. The men are bare; the women are bare; the children (for this is a family-friendly event) run by, painted as reindeer, squealing with joy. The host, a 60-year-old provençal named Jean-Luc, uncorks the first bottle of Champagne.
: A popular winter tradition is the Bain de la Saint-Sylvestre (New Year’s Eve swim) or Bain du Nouvel An , where participants take an icy plunge into the sea to mark the year's end. Key Locations for Festive Naturism The begins at 17:00
"Christmas is about vulnerability," Jean-Luc explains, his grey beard flecked with sea salt and pâté. "When you wear a suit, you hide. When you wear a crown of holly and nothing else, you are honest. This is the new way." The host, a 60-year-old provençal named Jean-Luc, uncorks
In Part 1 of our series, we explore the unique ways the French naturist community celebrates Christmas and the arrival of the New Year. 1. The Festive Spirit: A Traditional French "Réveillon" In France, the heart of the celebration is Le Réveillon "When you wear a suit, you hide