Zone Naturisme Autorisée
Zone Naturisme Autorisée is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited 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 des Douanes (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Zone Naturisme Autorisée
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
- Website: vivrenu.com
- Bathing water profile: L'ESCALET
- Coordinates: 43.17870, 6.64071 · 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 Zone Naturisme Autorisée
- 1Plage des Douanes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 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 Zone Naturisme Autorisée clothing optional?
Zone Naturisme Autorisée is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to Mairie de La Croix-Valmer: Plages. 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 Zone Naturisme Autorisée?
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 Zone Naturisme Autorisée?
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 Zone Naturisme Autorisée?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (L'ESCALET) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Zone Naturisme Autorisée?
The closest are Plage des Douanes (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Bistagne (4.6 km (2.9 mi)) and Plage Neptune (6.5 km (4 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Mairie de La Croix-Valmer: Plages (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.