Plage naturiste de Merville
Plage naturiste de Merville is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Calvados, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de la Redoute (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste de Merville
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 8°C | 79 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 65 mm |
| March | 8°C | 8°C | 62 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 56 mm |
| June | 16°C | 15°C | 51 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 55 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 64 mm |
| September | 16°C | 18°C | 54 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 85 mm |
| November | 10°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| December | 7°C | 10°C | 97 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: plagesoleiletnaturisme.fr
- Coordinates: 49.28675, -0.22467 · 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 Merville
- 1Plage de la Redoute nude beach · CalvadosClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Plage des Vaches Noires nude beach · CalvadosClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Nature et soleil de Normandie naturist campground · CalvadosOfficial
- 4Le Tilleul - Antifer nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5Camping naturistes rouennais La Chesnaie naturist campground · Seine-MaritimeClothing optional
- 6L'Escamet nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage de la pointe du Banc nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 8Bréhal nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°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 Merville clothing optional?
Plage naturiste de Merville is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Normandie Cabourg Pays d'Auge tourisme: Merville-Franceville-Plage 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.
How warm is the water at Plage naturiste de Merville?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste de Merville?
The closest are Plage de la Redoute (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Plage des Vaches Noires (14 km (8.5 mi)) and Nature et soleil de Normandie (33 km (20 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Normandie Cabourg Pays d'Auge tourisme: Merville-Franceville-Plage Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.