Location
France
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Nudist beach in Hossegor
Hossegor's naturist beach is on the open Atlantic coast of the Landes at the northern edge of Soorts-Hossegor, where the town meets Seignosse. The French naturist federation, in its list published on France.fr, places the naturist area beyond the last supervised section of beach, at the boundary with Seignosse. The departmental beach guide lists it as a beach where naturism is specifically allowed and as supervised, with a surf school nearby. It is wild, fine-sand ocean beach backed by dunes, about 600 m from the Plage de la Gravière and 750 m from the Plage des Estagnots in Seignosse, both well-known surf spots. The Landes surf is powerful and currents can be strong, so swim only where and when lifeguards are on duty. A separate naturist area exists further north at Seignosse.
Getting there
Head north along the Hossegor seafront toward La Gravière and Les Estagnots, park in the beach car parks there, and walk north along the sand past the last lifeguarded zone to the Seignosse boundary. Several cycle routes and the seafront promenade pass nearby. Paths cross soft sand dunes, so access is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Amenities
Legal context
The FFN list (via France.fr) names Hossegor as a naturist beach, located beyond the last supervised section at the Seignosse boundary. The Landes beach guide describes it as a beach where naturism is specifically allowed. Atlantic currents are dangerous; follow the lifeguard flags.
Naturism at Nudist beach in Hossegor sits under France's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: France public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 43.6800, -1.4411
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the naturist area in Hossegor?
North of the last lifeguarded section, at the boundary between Hossegor and Seignosse, according to the French naturist federation.
Is it safe to swim?
The surf and currents are strong on this coast; swim only near the lifeguards and in good conditions.
Where can I park?
Use the car parks at the northern Hossegor beaches (La Gravière area) or at Les Estagnots and walk along the sand.
Is the naturist area supervised?
Sources differ: the Landes beach guide lists it as supervised, while the federation places it just beyond the last lifeguarded section, so stay close to the lifeguard zone if you plan to swim.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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