Plage Naturiste de La Batterie
Nude beach in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Plage Naturiste de La Batterie is a beach where nudity is tolerated 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 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage publique de la Mirandole (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage Naturiste de La Batterie
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 58 mm |
| February | 8°C | 13°C | 54 mm |
| March | 10°C | 14°C | 62 mm |
| April | 13°C | 15°C | 56 mm |
| May | 17°C | 18°C | 52 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 29 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 14 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 20 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 50 mm |
| October | 17°C | 20°C | 98 mm |
| November | 12°C | 18°C | 126 mm |
| December | 9°C | 16°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MIRANDOLE
- Coordinates: 43.55086, 7.05748 · 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 Naturiste de La Batterie
- 1Plage publique de la Mirandole nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Le Trayas nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 24°C in August
- 4Plage d'Anthéor nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Plage des Esclamandes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 6La Tuquette naturist campground · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Plage naturiste des Pissarelles nude beach · Monaco · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Plage de Bon Voyage nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
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 Naturiste de La Batterie clothing optional?
Plage Naturiste de La Batterie is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to France.fr (Atout France tourism board): Nudist Beaches in Provence-Côte d'Azur. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage Naturiste de La Batterie?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Plage Naturiste de La Batterie?
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 Naturiste de La Batterie?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MIRANDOLE) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage Naturiste de La Batterie?
The closest are Plage publique de la Mirandole (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne (9.8 km (6.1 mi)) and Le Trayas (16 km (9.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against France.fr (Atout France tourism board): Nudist Beaches in Provence-Côte d'Azur (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.