Plage des Cabanes de Fleury

Contributor Review – Claudette Perreault
Local Expert. Visited 2024

After spending a peaceful morning at Pissevache Naturist Beach, we decided to check out the nearby Plage des Cabanes de Fleury in the afternoon, and it was definitely a contrasting experience. Though both beaches are technically naturist, Cabanes de Fleury felt much busier, and the atmosphere wasn’t quite as laid-back as Pissevache. While I preferred the tranquility of Pissevache, Plage des Cabanes de Fleury has its own unique vibe that’s worth exploring if you're open to a more lively beach. It is cool there are so many nude beaches in France to explore, especially if they are literally 400m from each other!

One of the more unusual things about this area is the way it's divided by a textile beach. We walked over from Pissevache, and suddenly there was this strange little patch of fully clothed beachgoers separating the two nude areas. It’s odd to be enjoying a naturist beach, walk a little further, and find yourself surrounded by people in swimsuits. Then, as soon as you cross over, you're back on another naturist beach. It feels a bit like a naturist sandwich—two naturist beaches with a slice of textile in the middle!

At Plage des Cabanes de Fleury, the naturist section itself is still quite spacious, and there were plenty of people embracing the freedom of nudity. However, we did notice a good number of textiles—both from the nearby campsites and boaters—wandering through the naturist area. It wasn’t exactly disruptive, but it did break the flow a little. There’s something about seeing a boat pull up just offshore in the nude section, with swimsuit-clad people casually hopping off. Most naturists didn’t seem to mind, and the textiles weren’t intrusive, but it definitely added a strange dynamic to the experience. It’s like everyone is coexisting, but you can’t help but wonder why more people aren’t just joining in on the nud ebeach vibes!

The beach itself is lovely, though, with that wild, untouched feel that’s common in this region. It’s a bit busier than Pissevache, and it seems to attract more families and younger couples. Despite the influx of textiles, it still manages to feel like a proper naturist beach for the most part, and there’s a good community atmosphere among the naturists who frequent it. The stretch of sand is long enough that even when it’s busy, you can still find a spot to relax and enjoy the sun.

One thing we did enjoy was lunch at the Kite Bar, just a short walk from the naturist section. The food was great, and it was a nice break from the sun, though of course, we had to put on clothes to go in. The bar has a really chilled-out vibe, and it’s a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat before heading back to the beach. Just be aware that you’ll need to cover up for the short walk over!

In the end, Plage des Cabanes de Fleury has a lot going for it, but if I had to choose, I’d still say Pissevache is more my style. The peace and quiet at Pissevache made it feel like a true escape, while Cabanes de Fleury has a more social and slightly chaotic atmosphere, especially with the occasional interruptions from textiles. But if you’re looking for a naturist beach that’s a bit more lively and don’t mind the odd mix of nudity and textiles, this spot is definitely worth a visit. It’s still a beautiful, wild stretch of coastline, and with the right mindset, you can definitely have a great day here.