Plage du Métro
Plage du Métro is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Landes, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de la Digue (2.6 km (1.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage du Métro
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 13°C | 121 mm |
| February | 7°C | 12°C | 90 mm |
| March | 10°C | 12°C | 89 mm |
| April | 12°C | 14°C | 88 mm |
| May | 15°C | 16°C | 89 mm |
| June | 19°C | 19°C | 73 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 51 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 53 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 65 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 93 mm |
| November | 11°C | 16°C | 144 mm |
| December | 8°C | 14°C | 112 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: seignanx-tourisme.com
- Bathing water profile: METRO
- Coordinates: 43.55917, -1.50072 · 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 du Métro
- 1Plage de la Digue nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plages des Cavaliers nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Plages des Dunes nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 4Plage de l'Océan nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 5Plages de la Madrague nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage des Corsaires nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Plage du Miramar nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Plage des Culs Nus nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustOfficialSea 22°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 du Métro clothing optional?
Plage du Métro is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Plages des Landes (Landes Attractivité with the Syndicat mixte de gestion des baignades landaises): Plage du Métro, Tarnos. 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 du Métro?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 7°C (45°F).
How warm is the water at Plage du Métro?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage du Métro?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (METRO) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage du Métro?
The closest are Plage de la Digue (2.6 km (1.6 mi)), Plages des Cavaliers (4.6 km (2.9 mi)) and Plages des Dunes (5.1 km (3.2 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Plages des Landes (Landes Attractivité with the Syndicat mixte de gestion des baignades landaises): Plage du Métro, Tarnos (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.