Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone
Nude beach in Charente-Maritime, France
Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Charente-Maritime, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in February (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 20°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being plage de la Lède (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 11°C | 81 mm |
| February | 8°C | 10°C | 56 mm |
| March | 10°C | 11°C | 63 mm |
| April | 12°C | 13°C | 52 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 58 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 50 mm |
| July | 20°C | 20°C | 40 mm |
| August (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 44 mm |
| September | 19°C | 19°C | 44 mm |
| October | 16°C | 17°C | 71 mm |
| November | 12°C | 15°C | 86 mm |
| December | 9°C | 12°C | 82 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE LES COMBOTS
- Coordinates: 45.66715, -1.14562 · 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 officielle - FKK zone
- 1plage de la Lède nude beach · Charente-Maritime · best AugustOfficialSea 21°C in August
- 2Le Petit Dauphin naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing optional
- 3Plage naturiste Saint-Nicolas-le-Verdon-sur-Mer nude beach · Gironde · best AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 4Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone nude beach · Charente-MaritimeOfficialSea 20°C in August
- 5Euronat nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 6CHM Montalivet nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 7Plage Carcans nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 8Camping naturiste du port naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing 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 Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone clothing optional?
Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Royan Atlantique community tourist office: Beach La Lède, Les Mathes. 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 officielle - FKK zone?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 8°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 21°C (69°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE LES COMBOTS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone?
The closest are plage de la Lède (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Le Petit Dauphin (6.8 km (4.2 mi)) and Plage naturiste Saint-Nicolas-le-Verdon-sur-Mer (12 km (7.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Royan Atlantique community tourist office: Beach La Lède, Les Mathes (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.