Plage naturiste des Kaolins, Nude beach in Ploemeur, France
Plage naturiste des Kaolins is a clothing-optional beach with white sand stretching around 800 meters along the Ploemeur coast in Brittany. Next to it stands an active kaolin quarry, the industrial site that gave the beach its name.
The adjacent kaolin quarry began operations in the 1950s and continues working today. This industrial site shaped the identity and existence of the beach over the decades.
This designated clothing-optional beach reflects how naturism is accepted and practiced openly in certain French coastal zones. You will see people enjoying the seaside in their own way without concern.
Access is via D152 road from Ploemeur, taking Rue des Mouettes to Rue des Kaolins where a large parking area serves visitors. The route is straightforward and parking accommodates most daily traffic.
The beach sits near the Lann-Bihoué naval air base, so you may occasionally spot military aircraft maneuvering overhead. This unexpected mix of leisure and military activity creates an unusual backdrop for the location.
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