Carolles Plage
Carolles Plage is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Manche, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°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 Bréville-sur-Mer (13 km (8.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Carolles Plage
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 9°C | 80 mm |
| February | 7°C | 8°C | 66 mm |
| March | 8°C | 9°C | 59 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 44 mm |
| May | 13°C | 13°C | 53 mm |
| June | 16°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| July | 17°C | 18°C | 51 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 54 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 47 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 11°C | 13°C | 94 mm |
| December | 8°C | 10°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: CAROLLES - FACE AU POSTE DE SECOURS
- Coordinates: 48.75671, -1.57347 · 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 Carolles Plage
- 1Bréville-sur-Mer nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Bréhal nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Plage des Chevrets nude beach · Ille-et-VilaineClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Plage de la pointe du Banc nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5Camping Terre d'Armor naturist campground · Côtes-d'ArmorClothing optional
- 6Plage de Lourtuais nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage de la Vieille-Église nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Plage de Nantois nude beach · Côtes-d'ArmorOfficialSea 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 Carolles Plage clothing optional?
Carolles Plage is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Carolles Plage?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Carolles Plage?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CAROLLES - FACE AU POSTE DE SECOURS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Carolles Plage?
The closest are Bréville-sur-Mer (13 km (8.2 mi)), Bréhal (19 km (12 mi)) and Plage des Chevrets (28 km (17 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.