Plage naturiste des Kaolins
Plage naturiste des Kaolins is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Morbihan, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Crique naturiste (11 km (7.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste des Kaolins
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 11°C | 97 mm |
| February | 9°C | 10°C | 78 mm |
| March | 10°C | 10°C | 64 mm |
| April | 11°C | 12°C | 51 mm |
| May | 14°C | 14°C | 47 mm |
| June | 16°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 44 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 48 mm |
| September | 17°C | 17°C | 39 mm |
| October | 15°C | 16°C | 87 mm |
| November | 13°C | 14°C | 98 mm |
| December | 11°C | 12°C | 99 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: LES KAOLINS
- Coordinates: 47.72282, -3.48880 · 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 naturiste des Kaolins
- 1Crique naturiste nude beach · MorbihanToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 2Les Bruyères d'Arvor naturist campground · MorbihanClothing optional
- 3Plage de Kerminihy nude beach · MorbihanToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 4La Pinède naturist campground · MorbihanClothing optional
- 5Plage naturiste Phoenix nude beach · FinistèreCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 6Plage de Kerler nude beach · FinistèreClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Crique des Armels nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 8Plage du Kerver nude beach · MorbihanClothing optionalSea 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 naturiste des Kaolins clothing optional?
Plage naturiste des Kaolins is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme (office de tourisme): Plage des Kaolins. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in France before you go.
How warm is the water at Plage naturiste des Kaolins?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage naturiste des Kaolins?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LES KAOLINS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste des Kaolins?
The closest are Crique naturiste (11 km (7.1 mi)), Les Bruyères d'Arvor (19 km (12 mi)) and Plage de Kerminihy (23 km (14 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme (office de tourisme): Plage des Kaolins (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.