Crique du Layet
Crique du Layet is a beach where nudity is tolerated 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 du Rossignol (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Crique du Layet
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 47 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 51 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 46 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 9 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 45 mm |
| October | 18°C | 19°C | 85 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 105 mm |
| December | 11°C | 15°C | 71 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: JEAN BLANC
- Coordinates: 43.14755, 6.41902 · 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 du Layet
- 1Plage du Rossignol nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 2Levant Island naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 3Villa Marie-Jeanne clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 4La Fourmi du Levant clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 5Plage des Grottes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 6Plage des Salins nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Plage des Douanes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 8Zone Naturisme Autorisée nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberProhibitedSea 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 Crique du Layet clothing optional?
Crique du Layet is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Office de Tourisme du Lavandou: Plage du Layet. 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.
When is the best time to visit Crique du Layet?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Crique du Layet?
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 Crique du Layet?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (JEAN BLANC) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Crique du Layet?
The closest are Plage du Rossignol (0 km (0 mi)), Levant Island (12 km (7.1 mi)) and Villa Marie-Jeanne (14 km (8.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Office de Tourisme du Lavandou: Plage du Layet (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.