Crique des Armels
Crique des Armels is a clothing-optional beach in Morbihan, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in February (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 19°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Sufficient" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de Dotchot (5 km (3.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Crique des Armels
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 11°C | 86 mm |
| February | 8°C | 10°C | 68 mm |
| March | 9°C | 10°C | 60 mm |
| April | 11°C | 12°C | 47 mm |
| May | 14°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| June | 17°C | 16°C | 41 mm |
| July | 19°C | 18°C | 42 mm |
| August | 19°C | 19°C | 44 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 37 mm |
| October | 15°C | 16°C | 81 mm |
| November | 12°C | 14°C | 88 mm |
| December | 9°C | 12°C | 91 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: RAMONETTE
- Coordinates: 47.34286, -3.14702 · 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 Crique des Armels
- 1Plage de Dotchot nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Plage des Galères nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Plage du Kerver nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Plage de Kerminihy nude beach · MorbihanToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 5La Pinède naturist campground · MorbihanClothing optional
- 6Crique naturiste nude beach · MorbihanToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage naturiste de Pen Bron nude beach · Loire-AtlantiqueClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Le Clos Marot naturist campground · Loire-AtlantiqueClothing optional
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 Crique des Armels clothing optional?
Crique des Armels 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 Crique des Armels?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 19°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Crique des Armels?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (RAMONETTE) was rated "Sufficient" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Crique des Armels?
The closest are Plage de Dotchot (5 km (3.1 mi)), Plage des Galères (7.3 km (4.5 mi)) and Plage du Kerver (30 km (18 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.