Plage de Biville
Plage de Biville is a clothing-optional beach in Manche, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in March (9°C (48°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage du Blockhaus (1.2 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Biville
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 10°C | 95 mm |
| February | 7°C | 9°C | 78 mm |
| March | 8°C | 9°C | 69 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 46 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 54 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 51 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| August | 18°C | 17°C | 58 mm |
| September | 17°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 94 mm |
| November | 11°C | 14°C | 110 mm |
| December | 9°C | 12°C | 108 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 49.59208, -1.84254 · 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 Biville
- 1Plage du Blockhaus nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Plage de Vauville nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 3Barneville-Carteret nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Plage de la Vieille-Église nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Plage de la pointe du Banc nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Bréhal nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 7Bréville-sur-Mer nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 8Carolles Plage nude beach · MancheToleratedSea 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 Biville clothing optional?
Plage de Biville is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Biville?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (63°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Biville?
The closest are Plage du Blockhaus (1.2 km (0.7 mi)), Plage de Vauville (3.3 km (2.1 mi)) and Barneville-Carteret (23 km (14 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.