CHM Montalivet
Vendays-Montalivet, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A longstanding naturist holiday village among Atlantic pines, with two beach approaches and several swimming areas. Its indoor pool offers a calmer alternative to the ocean, while shops and restaurants form a small village centre.
Nudity policy
Naturist domain; nudity expected weather permitting
CHM describes nudity as the rule whenever weather permits, compulsory at the beach, swimming pools, water park and showers. Swimwear is prohibited in those naturist spaces. Its current house rules apply to all admitted users.
Wear simple practical clothing where climate, health or safety requires it. The public coastline and adjoining campsites are separate from the private domain. The Thermes are under reconstruction and are not currently classified as available facilities.
Facilities
- Pool: Indoor swimming pool and seasonal outdoor water park in the naturist village.
- Showers: The official naturist charter explicitly covers the communal showers.
- Jacuzzi: Jacuzzi within the indoor aquatic area, subject to its operating calendar.
- Restaurant/Cafe: The on-site commercial centre contains restaurants, bars and shops.
- Parking: Designated guest parking within the campsite; vehicle movement is regulated.
Only confirmed facilities at the named venue are classified. Admission, seasonal operation and dress rules vary by facility.
Access & visiting
Book accommodation to use the naturist facilities through the hotel’s published access route. No standalone day pass including this specific naturist area is confirmed in the checked operator information; obtain express confirmation from reception before planning a day visit. The current rules allow only owner-residents to host approved visitors, while present, for up to five hours and one visit per week; those visitors cannot use the site facilities or activities.
Age & supervision
Minors are admitted. Those without a parent/legal guardian need written parental permission and must remain under the responsibility of an adult present throughout the stay.
Age policy sourceWhen to go
Seasonal. Published 2026 holiday dates were 28 March–27 September; the indoor-pool calendar extended to 6 November. The Thermes target reopening in summer 2027; verify the next accommodation and facility calendars.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Use the signed CHM main entrance on Avenue de l’Europe in Montalivet. From the Bordeaux direction, the official approach follows the Médoc road towards Vendays-Montalivet, then Montalivet; at the traffic light turn left as signed. Report to the reception/security entrance rather than approaching through a neighbouring campsite or the beach.
Parking
Register at reception before entering. Guest vehicles must use designated parking, and the commercial centre is pedestrianised. Current house rules prohibit motor traffic from 00:30 to 06:00; ask security about arrival arrangements if late.
Finding the naturist area
Collect a current domain map at reception and follow the marked internal paths to the indoor pool or one of the two beach access points, P1 and P2. Use these authorised dune crossings to reach the actual naturist shore, then follow the current beach signs and lifeguard flags. P1 and P2 have different seasonal lifeguard schedules.
Where naturism applies
The listing covers CHM’s private naturist domain and its P1/P2 beach approaches. The operator identifies a two-kilometre naturist shore, with nudity compulsory under its stated beach rules. It does not mean every adjoining public beach or resort is naturist.
- Confirm the current opening calendar and any closed facilities before travelling.
- Respect local photography rules and use a towel on shared seats.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-11. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- CHM — current official naturist village
- CHM — current internal rules and restricted visitor eligibility
- CHM — two actual beach access points and beach rules
- CHM — aquatic areas, Jacuzzi and operating calendars
- CHM — arrival and current contact information
- CHM — Thermes construction, planned summer 2027 reopening
- Tourism location listing — CHM property point
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