The answer lies in the infrastructure. Modern naturist centers in France—particularly those in Provence, the Loire Valley, and the Dordogne—are equipped with state-of-the-art radiant floor heating and highly efficient wood-fired stoves (often called poêles à bois ). The celebration typically takes place in a large communal salle commune (common room).
For those celebrating without clothes, the holiday takes on a unique social and tactile atmosphere: A French Family Christmas - Lou Messugo The answer lies in the infrastructure
The traditional Yule log cake, often shared while lounging by the fire after dinner. The Philosophy: Stripping Away the Commercialism the Loire Valley