Hyères earns its place on any naturist holiday shortlist. Hyères is the ferry port for Île du Levant, France's naturist island, and a warm base for a car-free clothes-free week.
The draw is simple: ferries to île du levant, salt flats and flamingos, sheltered giens peninsula beaches and toulon-hyères airport nearby. Start with Héliopolis and work outwards.
Hyères sits in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, so it is easy to combine with other naturist spots nearby.
Why naturists choose Hyères
- Ferries to Île du Levant
- Salt flats and flamingos
- Sheltered Giens peninsula beaches
- Toulon-Hyères airport nearby
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Hyères
Naturist village
Héliopolis
A whole village on Île du Levant where minimal dress is the norm.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist destination, Hyères is best understood through its season and its rules. April to October; ferry timetables thin out in winter. On Levant, a minimum covering is required in the small commercial square; elsewhere nudity is standard.
- Best time to visit
- April to October; ferry timetables thin out in winter.
- Etiquette & law
- On Levant, a minimum covering is required in the small commercial square; elsewhere nudity is standard.
Naturist Hyères FAQ
Is Hyères good for a naturist holiday?
Hyères is the ferry port for Île du Levant, France's naturist island, and a warm base for a car-free clothes-free week. Start with Héliopolis.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Hyères?
April to October; ferry timetables thin out in winter.
What are the nudity rules in Hyères?
On Levant, a minimum covering is required in the small commercial square; elsewhere nudity is standard.
Where can you go naked in Hyères?
Héliopolis (naturist village) is the obvious starting point — a whole village on Île du Levant where minimal dress is the norm.