https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed With nude cyclists banned from the streets of Paris and Lyon at the last minute Rennes became the first French city to host the global Naked Bike Ride on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200914/naked-cyclists-banned-from-paris-streets-but-bare-all-in-rennes-for-historic-ride Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:49:15 +0200 naked-cyclists-banned-from-paris-streets-but-bare-all-in-rennes-for-historic-ride Naturists who have been making the most of the nudist zone in a Paris park say their peace and tranquility is being ruined by "voyeurs and exhibitionists". https://www.thelocal.fr/20190723/paris-nudists-fed-up-with-perverts-hiding-in-the-bushes Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:50:16 +0200 paris-nudists-fed-up-with-perverts-hiding-in-the-bushes Naturism in France is enjoying a boom, and it isn't only the French who are prepared to let it all hang out in public. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190702/naturism-foreigners-flock-to-france-to-let-it-all-hang-out Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:20:52 +0200 naturism-foreigners-flock-to-france-to-let-it-all-hang-out The French capital's very first restaurant reserved exclusively for naked diners will close its doors in February just 15 months after opening due to a lack of the simple bare necessity: customers. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190108/paris-first-naturist-restaurant-prepares-to-close-its-doors Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:47:20 +0100 paris-first-naturist-restaurant-prepares-to-close-its-doors After a nude yoga class in a Paris park and a "no clothes day" at the city's trendiest art museum, hundreds of naturists are due to descend on a theme park near the French capital Sunday for a spot of trampolining. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180629/french-nudists-bare-all-at-no-clothes-theme-park-and-museum-trips Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:39:09 +0200 french-nudists-bare-all-at-no-clothes-theme-park-and-museum-trips France attracts more naked holidaymakers than any other country and just in case you're interested in a naturist holiday we've picked out some of the best places to hang out this summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180618/naked-in-nature-the-top-10-nudist-resorts-in-france Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:16:34 +0200 naked-in-nature-the-top-10-nudist-resorts-in-france No shoes, no shirt, no problem: A Paris gallery gave nearly 200 people a rare chance for a clothes-free visit this weekend, the latest opportunity for the city's flourishing nudist scene. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180507/day-to-remember-art-loving-nudists-enjoy-clothes-free-museum-trip-in-paris Mon, 07 May 2018 16:44:09 +0200 day-to-remember-art-loving-nudists-enjoy-clothes-free-museum-trip-in-paris Parisian nudists will finally have a spot to take it all off - for the next few weeks at least - at a secluded zone in the Bois de Vincennes park east of the city. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170831/paris-france-just-opened-its-first-nudist-naturism-park-voyeurism Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:55:54 +0200 paris-france-just-opened-its-first-nudist-naturism-park-voyeurism France is world famous for its nudist beaches and its topless sunbathers but there are some rules or customs you need to abide by when it comes to taking your clothes off this summer. Here's what you need to know about dropping your top (or bottoms) on French beaches. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170719/the-dos-and-donts-of-getting-naked-on-beaches-france Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:49:16 +0200 the-dos-and-donts-of-getting-naked-on-beaches-france France is known for its clothing-optional beaches, but this weekend it was an international nude swimming competition that drew au naturel swimmers. And of course the Germans took the most medals. https://www.thelocal.fr/20141027/naked-swim-competitiom-france Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:07:00 +0100 naked-swim-competitiom-france The laws around naked hiking in France were back under the spotlight this week after a French naturist walked into a spot of trouble after bumping into police during a nude stroll around Fontainebleau Forest. He could face a hefty fine and up to a year in prison. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140925/naked-hiker-stumbles-across-police Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:08:00 +0200 naked-hiker-stumbles-across-police During the traditional French summer holidays, many families head off to beach resorts to enjoy some sun, sand and sea. The Cap d’Agde nudist resort, however, has been forced to beef up security to keep families safe from voyeurs and camera crews. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130813/nudist-families-under-tight-security-at-cap-dagde Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:06:00 +0200 nudist-families-under-tight-security-at-cap-dagde Two naturists fined for being naked in public on a well-established naturist island are contesting what they call “an unjust and absurd” punishment. https://www.thelocal.fr/20121214/nudists-fined-for-being-naked-on-famous-naturist-island Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:37:00 +0100 nudists-fined-for-being-naked-on-famous-naturist-island