Plage du Bau Rouge naturist beach
Carqueiranne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
A rocky naturist cove beneath the red-toned cliffs of the Bau Rouge near Carqueiranne. The small shoreline has a secluded feel, reached by a substantial stairway rather than a beachfront road.
Nudity policy
Clothing optional in designated area
NFN identifies an authorised naturist stretch of approximately200 m at Bau Rouge; the regional tourism board confirms naturist use of the cove.
The naturist area does not extend to unmarked approach paths, surrounding roads or protected dunes. The coastal path does not continue beyond Pointe du Bau Rouge; return by the steps rather than attempting to traverse the point.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
The coastal path does not continue beyond Pointe du Bau Rouge; return by the steps rather than attempting to traverse the point.
Access & visiting
Public access to the described beach area. Any parking charge is separate from beach admission. The coastal path does not continue beyond Pointe du Bau Rouge; return by the steps rather than attempting to traverse the point.
Age & supervision
No explicit under-18 admission statement was confirmed in the checked sources.
When to go
Accessible year-round; exposed outdoor rocky beach.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Follow Chemin du Bau Rouge from Carqueiranne toward the coastal stair access.
Parking
A dedicated beach car park was not confirmed; use only signed lawful parking on the approach, keeping residential access clear.
Finding the naturist area
Take the220-step staircase to the rocky shore and remain in the established naturist cove.
Where naturism applies
NFN identifies an authorised naturist stretch of approximately200 m at Bau Rouge; the regional tourism board confirms naturist use of the cove.
- The coastal path does not continue beyond Pointe du Bau Rouge; return by the steps rather than attempting to traverse the point.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-12. 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.
- NFN Open & Bloot / BlootKompas — beach designation, directions, facilities, coordinates and photographs
- Local tourism / municipal beach information
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