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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
