Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage
Nude beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage is a clothing-optional beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cap Canaille (2.7 km (1.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 56 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 43 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 44 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 44 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 23 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 48 mm |
| October | 18°C | 19°C | 79 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 94 mm |
| December | 11°C | 15°C | 59 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PORT PIN
- Coordinates: 43.20329, 5.51524 · 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 Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage
- 1Cap Canaille nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 2Plage de l’Arène nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Queyrons nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4Plage naturiste des Pierres Tombées nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 5Plage de la Gardiole nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 6La Seyne-sur-Mer nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 7Plage naturiste de Malpasset nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°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 Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage clothing optional?
Notre-Dame 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 Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 23°C (74°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 23°C (73°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PORT PIN) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage?
The closest are Cap Canaille (2.7 km (1.7 mi)), Plage de l’Arène (2.8 km (1.7 mi)) and Queyrons (4.4 km (2.7 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.