Plage de Lourtuais
Nude beach in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Plage de Lourtuais is a clothing-optional beach in Côtes-d'Armor, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (9°C (48°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de Nantois (6.1 km (3.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Lourtuais
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 10°C | 75 mm |
| February | 6°C | 9°C | 65 mm |
| March | 8°C | 9°C | 57 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 47 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 55 mm |
| June | 16°C | 14°C | 49 mm |
| July | 18°C | 16°C | 47 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 50 mm |
| September | 16°C | 18°C | 42 mm |
| October | 13°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 10°C | 14°C | 88 mm |
| December | 7°C | 12°C | 87 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: LOURTUAIS
- Coordinates: 48.64568, -2.48346 · 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 de Lourtuais
- 1Plage de Nantois nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Camping Terre d'Armor naturist campground · Côtes-d'ArmorClothing optional
- 3Plage des Chevrets nude beach · Ille-et-VilaineClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Carolles Plage nude beach · MancheToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 5Bréville-sur-Mer nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Bréhal nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 7Plage de Mez-an-Aod nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 8Plage de la pointe du Banc 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 de Lourtuais clothing optional?
Plage de Lourtuais is listed as "clothing optional" according to Tourisme Bretagne (Comité régional du tourisme): Plage sauvage de Lourtuais, Erquy. 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 de Lourtuais?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 9°C (48°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de Lourtuais?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LOURTUAIS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Lourtuais?
The closest are Plage de Nantois (6.1 km (3.8 mi)), Camping Terre d'Armor (24 km (15 mi)) and Plage des Chevrets (40 km (25 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Tourisme Bretagne (Comité régional du tourisme): Plage sauvage de Lourtuais, Erquy (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.