Plage des Charrettes
Plage des Charrettes is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Finistère, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (61°F) and coolest in March (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de Perzic (5 km (3.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Charrettes
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 11°C | 108 mm |
| February | 9°C | 10°C | 89 mm |
| March | 9°C | 10°C | 70 mm |
| April | 11°C | 11°C | 55 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 58 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 55 mm |
| July | 17°C | 15°C | 55 mm |
| August | 17°C | 16°C | 59 mm |
| September | 16°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| October | 14°C | 15°C | 94 mm |
| November | 12°C | 14°C | 111 mm |
| December | 10°C | 12°C | 113 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: RUSCUMUNOC
- Coordinates: 48.41874, -4.79201 · 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 des Charrettes
- 1Plage de Perzic nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 2Plage de Lost-Marc'h nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 3ANF Roz Pella nudist resort · Finistère · best March to SeptemberOfficial
- 4Dunes de Kéremma nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 5Plage de Keremma nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 6Plage Treguennec nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage de Kerler nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Plage naturiste Phoenix nude beach · FinistèreCustomarySea 18°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 des Charrettes clothing optional?
Plage des Charrettes is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Office de tourisme Iroise Bretagne: Plage des Charrettes. 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 des Charrettes?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 16°C (61°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage des Charrettes?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (RUSCUMUNOC) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Charrettes?
The closest are Plage de Perzic (5 km (3.1 mi)), Plage de Lost-Marc'h (29 km (18 mi)) and ANF Roz Pella (41 km (25 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Office de tourisme Iroise Bretagne: Plage des Charrettes (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.