Bistagne
Bistagne is a clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage Neptune (2.1 km (1.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Bistagne
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| February | 11°C | 13°C | 50 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 54 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 48 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 41 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 22 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 17 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 46 mm |
| October | 19°C | 19°C | 86 mm |
| November | 15°C | 17°C | 112 mm |
| December | 13°C | 15°C | 74 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE PAMPELONNE GROS VALLAT
- Coordinates: 43.21672, 6.66258 · 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 Bistagne
- 1Plage Neptune nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Plage de Tahiti naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 3Batterie du Capon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Zone Naturisme Autorisée nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberProhibitedSea 24°C in August
- 5Plage des Douanes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 6Plage de la Moutte nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Plage du Gros Pins nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Beauvallon beach nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°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 Bistagne clothing optional?
Bistagne 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.
When is the best time to visit Bistagne?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 12°C (53°F).
How warm is the water at Bistagne?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Bistagne?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE PAMPELONNE GROS VALLAT) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Bistagne?
The closest are Plage Neptune (2.1 km (1.3 mi)), Plage de Tahiti (3.1 km (1.9 mi)) and Batterie du Capon (4.6 km (2.9 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.