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Blog Post: A Naked Christmas Eve – Celebrating the Holidays French Style

By Sophie L. | December 2026

: The museum organized special "nude tours" where visitors could explore the exhibition in the nude at no extra cost beyond standard entry or through special partnership events. Historical Context

  1. Find a heated indoor space – your living room or a friend’s apartment.
  2. Invite like-minded people – use French naturist forums or local meetup groups. Emphasize "free in spirit and free in price" (apportez votre propre nourriture – BYOF).
  3. Cook a French Christmas meal – keep it simple: baguette, cheese, charcuterie, champagne. No need for a 12-dish feast.
  4. Set the temperature to 24°C (75°F) – essential for comfort.
  5. Declare the space clothing-optional – but require a towel on all seating.
  6. Celebrate on December 24th or 25th – play Françoise Hardy, light candles, and toast to liberté, égalité, fraternité… et nudité.

have historically been centers for year-round naturist living, though commercial growth has occasionally shifted the focus from traditional philosophy to tourism. How the French celebrate Christmas - Paris Pass Blog

Indoor Swimming: Many French cities have municipal pools with dedicated "creneaux naturistes" (naturist slots) where you can swim for the price of a standard pool ticket. Themed Exhibits: Occasionally, cultural institutions like the

For anyone visiting France in December, these general traditions are widely available and often free to experience: Christmas Markets: Major markets like those in Strasbourg