Plage de Mez-an-Aod
Nude beach in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Plage de Mez-an-Aod is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Côtes-d'Armor, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (62°F) and coolest in March (10°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025.
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Mez-an-Aod
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 11°C | 97 mm |
| February | 6°C | 10°C | 81 mm |
| March | 8°C | 10°C | 64 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 53 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 55 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 53 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 53 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 56 mm |
| September | 15°C | 16°C | 44 mm |
| October | 13°C | 15°C | 93 mm |
| November | 9°C | 14°C | 105 mm |
| December | 7°C | 12°C | 104 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MEZ AN AOD
- Coordinates: 48.73723, -3.54968 · 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 Mez-an-Aod
- 1Plage de Keremma nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 2Dunes de Kéremma nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 3ANF Roz Pella nudist resort · Finistère · best March to SeptemberOfficial
- 4Plage de Nantois nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 5Plage de Lourtuais nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Plage de Lost-Marc'h nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 7Les Bruyères d'Arvor naturist campground · MorbihanClothing optional
- 8Plage de Perzic nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 16°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 Mez-an-Aod clothing optional?
Plage de Mez-an-Aod is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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.
How warm is the water at Plage de Mez-an-Aod?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (49°F) to 17°C (62°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de Mez-an-Aod?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MEZ AN AOD) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Mez-an-Aod?
The closest are Plage de Keremma (52 km (32 mi)), Dunes de Kéremma (56 km (34 mi)) and ANF Roz Pella (65 km (41 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.