Location
France
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Plage de Kerler
Plage de Kerler is a broad, gently shelving white-sand beach on the south Finistère coast at Mousterlin, in the commune of Fouesnant, east of Bénodet and the Odet estuary. It runs along a coastal sand bar closed off by dunes between Mousterlin point and the Mer Blanche lagoon, and looks out to the Glénan archipelago. Kerler has been an official naturist beach since 2004. It is a family beach where part of the sand is set aside for nude bathing. Nudity is allowed from 1 April to 31 October, from 10:00 until sunset. Guides describe a signposted naturist stretch of roughly 1.5 km next to the lifeguard post, though one LGBTQ+ guide puts the nude zone about a 30-minute walk west of the Mousterlin car park. Look for the signs on arrival. The beach holds a Blue Flag for water quality and environmental management. In July and August swimming is supervised by the Finistère fire and rescue service (SDIS 29). Behind the dune, the Mer Blanche is a protected lagoon and bird area. Being Atlantic Brittany, the water is cool even in high summer.
Getting there
From Fouesnant follow signs to Mousterlin and Kerler. There is a car park near the beach, with public toilets close by. You can also walk in along the GR34 coastal path or cycle in on the secure cycle route. From the parking, walk along the sand to the signed naturist section. Depending on where you park, this takes from a few minutes up to about half an hour.
Amenities
Legal context
Tourisme Bretagne states that Kerler has been officially naturist since 2004, with nudity permitted from 1 April to 31 October, 10:00 to sunset (2026 listing). Outside the signed zone and those hours, France's sexual-exhibition law can apply, so keep to the marked area.
Naturism at Plage de Kerler 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. 47.8546, -4.0550
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
Is there a naturist beach in Bénodet?
Not in Bénodet itself. The official naturist beach nearby is Plage de Kerler at Mousterlin, Fouesnant, just east of the Odet estuary.
When is nudity allowed at Kerler?
From 1 April to 31 October, from 10:00 until sunset.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes. It is a family beach with a Blue Flag and lifeguards in July and August.
Where do I park?
There is a car park near the beach with public toilets nearby. You can also arrive on the GR34 footpath or by bike.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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