Official nudist beach
Official nudist beach is a clothing-optional beach in Vendée, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (9°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 19°C (67°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste du Petit Pont (14 km (8.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Official nudist beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 10°C | 86 mm |
| February | 6°C | 9°C | 65 mm |
| March | 8°C | 10°C | 65 mm |
| April | 11°C | 12°C | 50 mm |
| May | 14°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| June | 18°C | 17°C | 46 mm |
| July | 19°C | 18°C | 46 mm |
| August | 19°C | 19°C | 48 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 44 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 10°C | 14°C | 89 mm |
| December | 7°C | 11°C | 93 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: LES MOUETTES
- Coordinates: 46.75277, -2.02582 · 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 Official nudist beach
- 1Plage naturiste du Petit Pont nude beach · VendéeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2nudist beach official nude beach · VendéeToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 3Plage de la Luzéronde nude beach · VendéeToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 4Plage naturiste de Choiseau nude beach · Loire-AtlantiqueOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5pointe de Chemoulin naturist park or area · Loire-AtlantiqueOfficial
- 6Naturist Beach Les Jaunais nude beach · Loire-AtlantiqueOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7Plage de la Terriere nude beach · VendéeClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 8La Châtaigneraie d'Armor naturist campground · Loire-AtlantiqueClothing optional
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 Official nudist beach clothing optional?
Official nudist beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to Atlantic Loire Valley (Pays de la Loire regional tourism): Plage des Salins. 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.
How warm is the water at Official nudist beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 9°C (49°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Official nudist beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LES MOUETTES) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Official nudist beach?
The closest are Plage naturiste du Petit Pont (14 km (8.6 mi)), nudist beach official (26 km (16 mi)) and Plage de la Luzéronde (35 km (21 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Atlantic Loire Valley (Pays de la Loire regional tourism): Plage des Salins (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.