Les Jardins de Vénus
Les Jardins de Vénus is a clothing-optional park in Aude, France. Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Aphrodite Village (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Les Jardins de Vénus
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 51 mm |
| February | 8°C | 39 mm |
| March | 11°C | 51 mm |
| April | 13°C | 61 mm |
| May | 17°C | 49 mm |
| June | 21°C | 27 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 25 mm |
| September | 20°C | 43 mm |
| October | 17°C | 72 mm |
| November | 12°C | 59 mm |
| December | 9°C | 42 mm |
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PORT-LEUCATE NATURISTE (ULYSSE)
- Coordinates: 42.87977, 3.04497 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Les Jardins de Vénus
- 1Aphrodite Village naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 2Les Résidences de l'Oasis naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 3Plage naturiste de Leucate nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Village Ulysse naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Résidence Le Mas de la Plage naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 6Village Eden naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Les Maisons de la Jetée naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 8GCU Port Leucate naturist campground · Aude · best July to AugustClothing 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 Les Jardins de Vénus clothing optional?
Les Jardins de Vénus is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, 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 Les Jardins de Vénus?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
Is the water clean at Les Jardins de Vénus?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PORT-LEUCATE NATURISTE (ULYSSE)) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Les Jardins de Vénus?
The closest are Aphrodite Village (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Les Résidences de l'Oasis (0.4 km (0.2 mi)) and Plage naturiste de Leucate (0.4 km (0.2 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.