Paris's Bois de Vincennes naturist area back for the summer season

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Published on May 26, 2023 at 04:20 p.m.
The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back until mid-October 2023. A great way to enjoy the sun in Paris in the simplest of clothes!

At the end of 2016,the Paris City Council first voted to open a completely free naturist zone in the Bois de Vincennes. Thus, Paris' first naturist area was born. For this sixth season, Parisians for a day and for ever can enjoy the sun in the simplest of garb since Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Want to feel free from the constraints of clothing? There's nothing unhealthy about naturism. Naturists (of whom there are more than 2 million in France) advocate a return to the natural state: "a way of living in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the aim of fostering respect for oneself, for others and for the environment", says the International Naturist Federation.

The 7,000 m2 site, just a stone's throw from the ornithological reserve in the clearing between allée Royale and route Dauphine, will be open until mid-October 2023.

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The area is protected from curious onlookers by signposting. To ensure the peace and quiet of the area's users, a charter is posted "so that walkers and joggers are warned", explains Julien Claudé-Pénégry, of the Association des naturistes de Paris. But note that there are no restrictions: naturists and textiles can mix freely.

Urban naturism is thus developing in France and in Paris, offering those interested the opportunity to enjoy a supervised environment dedicated to this practice. In Paris, for example, nude bathing is available at the Roger Le Gall municipal swimming pool (12th arrondissement), which runs three times a week, not far from the naturist zone in the Bois de Vincennes .

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Plaine de la Belle Etoile
    75012 Paris 12

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    Prices
    Free

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