Nudists could soon be allowed to get naked in Paris

[Danee]

Nudists in Paris will be cheered by a new plan to finally allow them to hang out in a designated open air area, without fear of being arrested.

Naturists in Paris have not felt themselves for a long time.      The problem: They've never had anywhere to let it all hang out.     Sure, there is the Roger Le-Gall swimming pool in the 12th arrondissement that allows nudity on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, but members say it's getting too cramped there.

 "There were 150 of us on Wednesday night," Denis Porquet, a member of the Nudist Association of Paris (ANP), told the 20 Minutes newspaper.      The group's 372 members are forced to look elsewhere for their nudist outings, hiring out bowling venues, spas, archery clubs, and even restaurants for private events.     And with French law stating that nudists found baring all can be slapped with a €15,000 fine or the prospect of one year in prison, it's no surprise that Paris naturists are keen on the idea of having their own designated spot to strip off.     And all this could be about to come to fruition, with the Green Party of Paris set to propose a designated nudist park during a meeting at the Paris city council on Monday.      The exact proposal for the nudist spot remains unclear, but some nudists have already shared their ideas.      Jacques Frimont, vice president of the Association for the Promotion of Naturism in Liberty (APNEL), envisions a designated area at the near the Daumesnil lake in Bois de Vincennes to the east of the city, the same lake that the government plans to turn into a public swimming zone by 2019.
 He told 20 Minutes newspaper that France was wrong to associate nudity with sexual exhibition.      "We disagree strongly with that. A sexual pervert is someone who spies on their neighbours or masturbates in public, for example. A just nudist just wants to get rid of their clothes," he said.

 Paris is gradually becoming more and more open-minded toward the nudity in public.      Plans for a pop-up naked restaurant in the city have been set in motion after the concept’s success in London and this month's Fête de l’Humanité included a designated nudist stand.       While opening a designated nudist spot in time for next summer might seem like a long shot, the idea has already captured the interest of deputy mayor Bruno Julliard, who has expressed a favorable view on the proposal.



https://www.thelocal.fr/20160923/could-paris-soon-have-its-own-nudist-spot

[cjpilotboy]

Id like to point out how they have a issue that I wish we could have. Overcrowding at swim nights? 3 times a week and it is jammed?  Europe is turning into the nudist haven instead of FL!

[NaturesDram]

I try to get to Paris every couple of years, and if this thing gets off the ground, then I am there with bells on (but nothing else)!

This idea is great because it brings more public awareness to the large naturist following in Europe, especially in France.

[BellaJordan]

Going to paris is on my bucket list and always has been. I  have always wanted to go there. If I  have to go visit by myself I will.

[Jen]

Apparently, not all that long ago, some Parisians used to sunbathe naked on the banks of the Seine - how cool would that be !  Not sure if it's still the case

[Dude111]

I wish you could do that here in the states w/o worrying if someone was gonna phone the authorities!!

[Mettis]

Great project !! 
Hope this project to a nudist area on Lake Daumesnil in the Bois de Vincennes is truly realized in 2019, currently the French law doesn't distinguish a nudist with a sexual pervert in the public domain. 
I'm angry about it !!!

[MrDude]

Nudists in Paris will be cheered by a new plan to finally allow them to hang out in a designated open air area, without fear of being arrested.

Naturists in Paris have not felt themselves for a long time.      The problem: They've never had anywhere to let it all hang out.     Sure, there is the Roger Le-Gall swimming pool in the 12th arrondissement that allows nudity on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, but members say it's getting too cramped there.

 "There were 150 of us on Wednesday night," Denis Porquet, a member of the Nudist Association of Paris (ANP), told the 20 Minutes newspaper.      The group's 372 members are forced to look elsewhere for their nudist outings, hiring out bowling venues, spas, archery clubs, and even restaurants for private events.     And with French law stating that nudists found baring all can be slapped with a €15,000 fine or the prospect of one year in prison, it's no surprise that Paris naturists are keen on the idea of having their own designated spot to strip off.     And all this could be about to come to fruition, with the Green Party of Paris set to propose a designated nudist park during a meeting at the Paris city council on Monday.      The exact proposal for the nudist spot remains unclear, but some nudists have already shared their ideas.      Jacques Frimont, vice president of the Association for the Promotion of Naturism in Liberty (APNEL), envisions a designated area at the near the Daumesnil lake in Bois de Vincennes to the east of the city, the same lake that the government plans to turn into a public swimming zone by 2019.
 He told 20 Minutes newspaper that France was wrong to associate nudity with sexual exhibition.      "We disagree strongly with that. A sexual pervert is someone who spies on their neighbours or masturbates in public, for example. A just nudist just wants to get rid of their clothes," he said.

 Paris is gradually becoming more and more open-minded toward the nudity in public.      Plans for a pop-up naked restaurant in the city have been set in motion after the concept’s success in London and this month's Fête de l’Humanité included a designated nudist stand.       While opening a designated nudist spot in time for next summer might seem like a long shot, the idea has already captured the interest of deputy mayor Bruno Julliard, who has expressed a favorable view on the proposal.



https://www.thelocal.fr/20160923/could-paris-soon-have-its-own-nudist-spot

Every town should have a clothing optional area...a park...a beach...where you can enjoy more freedom

[BellaJordan]

I wish you could do that here in the states w/o worrying if someone was gonna phone the authorities!!

Right!!

 In Arizona the only way a person is allowed tan nude  is if the property is fenced off.  Doesnt Even have to be a privacy fence. Can be chain link.

[SecretlytruenudeM92]

Hooray for France!

[Danee]

**Update** 

Paris responds!

Paris on course to open its first nudist park


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/paris-set-to-get-its-first-nudist-park/

[cjpilotboy]

France had just recently had a landslide of new faces in the political scene. This is due to the popularity of the green parties open mindedness on many previously taboo subjects. I think this is a benefit from the old way law has been handled and brings new conversation on where and how we should move the taboo lines for cultural advancement. This is rather good news!

[Jen]

Great news !  As if there isn't enough reasons to go to Paris !

[cp]

**Update** 

Paris responds!

Paris on course to open its first nudist park


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/paris-set-to-get-its-first-nudist-park/