Plage de Nantois
Nude beach in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Plage de Nantois is an officially designated 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 "Good" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de Lourtuais (6.1 km (3.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Nantois
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: LES VALLEES
- Coordinates: 48.59908, -2.52760 · 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 Nantois
- 1Plage de Lourtuais nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorClothing optionalSea 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
- 6Plage de Mez-an-Aod nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 7Bréhal nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°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 Nantois clothing optional?
Plage de Nantois is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Tourisme Bretagne (Comité régional du tourisme): Plage de Nantois, Pléneuf-Val-André. 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 Nantois?
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 Nantois?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LES VALLEES) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Nantois?
The closest are Plage de Lourtuais (6.1 km (3.8 mi)), Camping Terre d'Armor (24 km (15 mi)) and Plage des Chevrets (45 km (28 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Tourisme Bretagne (Comité régional du tourisme): Plage de Nantois, Pléneuf-Val-André (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.