Nouvelle-Aquitaine turns up on most naturist shortlists, and with reason. The Atlantic coast between Bordeaux and Biarritz is a hundred kilometres of dunes, pine forest and naturist holiday villages.
Expect euronat and chm montalivet, surf, dunes and forest cycle paths, cooler atlantic water and oysters and médoc wine nearby. Euronat and CHM Montalivet between them cover most of what visitors are after.
Work down into Bordeaux for the detail; each has a different mix of coast, campsites and clubs.
Why naturists choose Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Euronat and CHM Montalivet
- Surf, dunes and forest cycle paths
- Cooler Atlantic water
- Oysters and Médoc wine nearby
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Naturist domain
Euronat
335 hectares of pine forest with its own beach and thalasso spa.
Campsite
CHM Montalivet
The world's first naturist holiday centre, from 1950.
When to go and what the rules are
Before booking, check the calendar and read the room. June to September. The ocean rarely gets above 21°C, so it suits people who want space more than warm water. Atlantic surf can be dangerous. Swim between the flags and respect the lifeguard's schedule.
- Best time to visit
- June to September. The ocean rarely gets above 21°C, so it suits people who want space more than warm water.
- Etiquette & law
- Atlantic surf can be dangerous. Swim between the flags and respect the lifeguard's schedule.
Naturist destinations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Naturist Nouvelle-Aquitaine FAQ
Is Nouvelle-Aquitaine good for a naturist holiday?
The Atlantic coast between Bordeaux and Biarritz is a hundred kilometres of dunes, pine forest and naturist holiday villages. Start with Euronat, CHM Montalivet.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
June to September. The ocean rarely gets above 21°C, so it suits people who want space more than warm water.
What are the nudity rules in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Atlantic surf can be dangerous. Swim between the flags and respect the lifeguard's schedule.
Where can you go naked in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Euronat (naturist domain) is the obvious starting point — 335 hectares of pine forest with its own beach and thalasso spa.