Plage naturiste de Bonnieu
Nude beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France · also known as Pointe de Bonnieu
Plage naturiste de Bonnieu is a naturist-only beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°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 "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Zone naturiste de la plage de Piémanson (18 km (11 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste de Bonnieu
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 13°C | 45 mm |
| February | 8°C | 13°C | 35 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 38 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C | 16°C | 43 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 28 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 21°C | 16 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 22°C | 21 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 54 mm |
| October | 17°C | 19°C | 73 mm |
| November | 12°C | 17°C | 87 mm |
| December | 8°C | 15°C | 45 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: martigues-nature-soleil.net
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE DE BONNIEU
- Coordinates: 43.34408, 5.01963 · 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 Bonnieu
- 1Zone naturiste de la plage de Piémanson nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste des Pierres Tombées 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
- 4Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 5Plage de l’Arène nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Plage Est nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Cap Canaille nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Plage de la Goule nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°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 Bonnieu clothing optional?
Plage naturiste de Bonnieu is listed as "naturist only: nudity expected" according to CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (listing by Office de Tourisme de Martigues): Bonnieu Naturist Beach. 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 Bonnieu?
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 Bonnieu?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage naturiste de Bonnieu?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DE BONNIEU) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste de Bonnieu?
The closest are Zone naturiste de la plage de Piémanson (18 km (11 mi)), Plage naturiste des Pierres Tombées (38 km (24 mi)) and Queyrons (39 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (listing by Office de Tourisme de Martigues): Bonnieu Naturist Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.