Plage de la Vieille-Église
Plage de la Vieille-Église is a clothing-optional beach in Manche, 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 "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Barneville-Carteret (1.4 km (0.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Vieille-Église
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 | 18°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 | 11°C | 108 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE DE LA VIEILLE EGLISE
- Coordinates: 49.37568, -1.80961 · 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 la Vieille-Église
- 1Barneville-Carteret nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Plage de la pointe du Banc nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Plage du Blockhaus nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 4Plage de Biville nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 5Plage de Vauville nude beach · MancheClothing optionalSea 17°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 la Vieille-Église clothing optional?
Plage de la Vieille-Église 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 la Vieille-Église?
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 la Vieille-Église?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DE LA VIEILLE EGLISE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Vieille-Église?
The closest are Barneville-Carteret (1.4 km (0.9 mi)), Plage de la pointe du Banc (23 km (14 mi)) and Plage du Blockhaus (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. Wikidata Q3390871 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.