France has long been regarded as one of the world's leading destinations for naturism, and recent figures suggest it's becoming increasingly popular - particularly among younger people.
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Updated: Thu 2 Jul 2026 11:56 CET
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A couple stroll on a path leading to a beach on the Levant island, off the southern French port of Toulon. (Photo by BORIS HORVAT / AFP)
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