Plage des Douanes
Plage des Douanes 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Zone Naturisme Autorisée (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Douanes
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
- Coordinates: 43.17493, 6.64064 · 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 Douanes
- 1Zone Naturisme Autorisée nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberProhibitedSea 24°C in August
- 2Bistagne nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Plage Neptune nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Plage de Tahiti naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Batterie du Capon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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
- 8Plage de Europe 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 Plage des Douanes clothing optional?
Plage des Douanes is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Plage des Douanes?
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 Plage des Douanes?
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.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Douanes?
The closest are Zone Naturisme Autorisée (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Bistagne (5 km (3.1 mi)) and Plage Neptune (7 km (4.3 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.