From first-time experiencing a Naturist beach to the cultural difference between France and America - this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an insight into this essential process.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 17:43 CET
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A naked couple look at the weather forecast as they arrive at the beach of the Arnaoutchot naturist camping on June 26th, 2018 in Vielle-Saint-Girons, southwestern France. (Photo by GEORGES GOBET / AFP)
From first-time experiencing a Naturist beach to the cultural difference between France and America - this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an insight into this essential process.
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