Vintage Nudist — Camps Work

: In 1928, doctors André and Gaston Durville opened the first naturist club in Paris on an island in the Seine.

: Unlike modern misconceptions, vintage camps were strictly focused on family camaraderie, emphasizing wholesome activities like bocce, volleyball, and communal dining. The Hippie Shift and "Taylor Camp" Vintage Nudist Camps

Today, while many modern clothes-optional resorts feature luxury amenities like heated pools, Wi-Fi, and cocktail bars, the historic charm of the vintage camps still echoes. The enduring legacy of those early pioneers is the radical idea that the human body, in its natural state, is nothing to be ashamed of. : In 1928, doctors André and Gaston Durville

This is the part of the history that modern media finds most difficult to look at. To be clear, vintage nudist camps were heavily policed. "Lookers" (non-members driving by) were chased off. Convicted sex offenders were not permitted. For the most part, veterans of these camps (now in their 70s and 80s) look back on their childhoods fondly, describing a freedom to run through the woods without wet swimsuits. The enduring legacy of those early pioneers is