Plage des Grottes
Plage des Grottes is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (74°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 La Fourmi du Levant (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Grottes
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 57 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 47 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 51 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 9 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 21°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
- Coordinates: 43.01112, 6.43316 · 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 Grottes
- 1La Fourmi du Levant clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 2Villa Marie-Jeanne clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 3Levant Island naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 4Plage du Rossignol nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 5Crique du Layet nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 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 Plage des Grottes clothing optional?
Plage des Grottes is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). 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 Grottes?
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 Plage des Grottes?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Grottes?
The closest are La Fourmi du Levant (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Villa Marie-Jeanne (1 km (0.6 mi)) and Levant Island (5.1 km (3.2 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.