Plage de Bon Voyage
Nude beach in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Plage de Bon Voyage is a clothing-optional beach in Alpes-Maritimes, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 22°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste des Pissarelles (6.2 km (3.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Bon Voyage
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 14°C | 51 mm |
| February | 3°C | 13°C | 51 mm |
| March | 6°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| April | 10°C | 15°C | 63 mm |
| May | 14°C | 18°C | 63 mm |
| June | 19°C | 21°C | 42 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 28 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 25°C | 30 mm |
| September | 17°C | 22°C | 52 mm |
| October | 12°C | 20°C | 84 mm |
| November | 7°C | 17°C | 120 mm |
| December | 3°C | 15°C | 77 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: BON VOYAGE
- Coordinates: 43.75368, 7.44801 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Plage de Bon Voyage
- 1Plage naturiste des Pissarelles nude beach · Monaco · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Plage publique de la Mirandole nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Plage Naturiste de La Batterie nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 4Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Origan Village naturist campground · Alpes-MaritimesClothing optional
- 6Le Trayas nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 24°C in August
- 7Plage d'Anthéor nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Le Haut Chandelalar naturist campground · Alpes-MaritimesClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage de Bon Voyage clothing optional?
Plage de Bon Voyage is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de Bon Voyage?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 2°C (36°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de Bon Voyage?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de Bon Voyage?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BON VOYAGE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Bon Voyage?
The closest are Plage naturiste des Pissarelles (6.2 km (3.9 mi)), Plage publique de la Mirandole (38 km (24 mi)) and Plage Naturiste de La Batterie (39 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.