Plage de la Terriere
Plage de la Terriere is a clothing-optional beach in Vendée, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C (67°F) and coolest in February (10°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 20°C (67°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being nudist beach official (36 km (22 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Terriere
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 10°C | 86 mm |
| February | 6°C | 10°C | 61 mm |
| March | 8°C | 10°C | 68 mm |
| April | 11°C | 12°C | 53 mm |
| May | 14°C | 15°C | 60 mm |
| June | 18°C | 17°C | 47 mm |
| July | 20°C | 19°C | 48 mm |
| August | 19°C | 20°C | 49 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 45 mm |
| October | 14°C | 17°C | 82 mm |
| November | 10°C | 14°C | 91 mm |
| December | 6°C | 12°C | 92 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: plagenat.pagesperso-orange.fr
- Bathing water profile: LA TERRIERE
- Coordinates: 46.36110, -1.47644 · 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 de la Terriere
- 1nudist beach official nude beach · VendéeToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste du Petit Pont nude beach · VendéeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Camping naturiste Le Colombier naturist campground · VendéeClothing optional
- 4Camping naturiste du port naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing optional
- 5Official nudist beach nude beach · VendéeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone nude beach · Charente-MaritimeOfficialSea 20°C in August
- 7Le Petit Dauphin naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing optional
- 8plage de la Lède nude beach · Charente-Maritime · best AugustOfficialSea 21°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 de la Terriere clothing optional?
Plage de la Terriere is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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.
How warm is the water at Plage de la Terriere?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (49°F) to 20°C (67°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de la Terriere?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LA TERRIERE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Terriere?
The closest are nudist beach official (36 km (22 mi)), Plage naturiste du Petit Pont (47 km (29 mi)) and Camping naturiste Le Colombier (47 km (29 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.