Plage des Galères
Plage des Galères 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 "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Crique des Armels (7.3 km (4.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Galères
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: PORT AN DRO
- Coordinates: 47.31345, -3.06059 · 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 des Galères
- 1Crique des Armels nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Plage de Dotchot 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
- 6Plage naturiste de Pen Bron nude beach · Loire-AtlantiqueClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Le Clos Marot naturist campground · Loire-AtlantiqueClothing optional
- 8Crique naturiste nude beach · MorbihanToleratedSea 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 Plage des Galères clothing optional?
Plage des Galères 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 des Galères?
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 Plage des Galères?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PORT AN DRO) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Galères?
The closest are Crique des Armels (7.3 km (4.5 mi)), Plage de Dotchot (8.7 km (5.4 mi)) and Plage du Kerver (28 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.