Still, for those who attend, the experience is oddly profound. As one participant at a French castle nudist tour put it: “Standing on a keep where soldiers once died, completely vulnerable, completely free—you realize clothes were always the thin armor. Here, you just drop it.”
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If you’re curious: Check local naturist associations in Europe for “castle days.” Just remember sunscreen—and a towel for the dungeon. Still, for those who attend, the experience is
“It feels like stepping back in time—literally,” says Helena Novotná, a member of the Czech Naturist Club, which organized the event. “Without clothes, there’s no modern status. Just you, the cold stone, and the wind exactly as the medieval guards felt it.” for those who attend