Location
France
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
June to September
About Plage de la côte bleue FNI, FKK
The Calanque des Anthénors (also spelt Athénors), next to the Calanque des Figuières, is the naturist cove of Ensuès-la-Redonne on the Côte Bleue west of Marseille. The Côte Bleue is a chain of small limestone inlets between Marseille and Carry-le-Rouet, joined by the GR51 coastal path, and Anthénors is a pebble cove between cliffs with clear turquoise water, good for swimming and snorkelling. The beach is not entirely naturist: a few naturists use the far end of the cove, while the rest is used by clothed bathers. It is relatively isolated and quiet, partly because cars are restricted at weekends in summer. There is no sand at all, and sea urchins are common, so water shoes are recommended. The cove is listed in gay travel guides as well as general beach directories.
Getting there
Park at La Redonne harbour (or by the road towards Méjean at the top of the first hill) and take the footpath that climbs to the right; the cove is reached only on foot. Motor traffic is restricted on weekends and public holidays from April to the end of September, so take the Côte Bleue train from Marseille to La Redonne-Ensuès station and walk. Steep paths; not wheelchair accessible.
What visitors say
Reviewers describe an isolated, quiet cove with beautiful clear water, worth the effort of the walk, with around a dozen naturists on a typical day. Some find the pebbles and urchins uncomfortable and experiences are mixed. Bring water shoes and shade.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
French law treats nudity as sexual exhibition only when imposed on others; naturism here is a customary practice at the far end of the cove with no official designation found (2026). Check the Ensuès-la-Redonne town hall for summer access restrictions.
Naturism at Plage de la côte bleue FNI, FKK sits under France's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: France public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 43.3307, 5.2072
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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 exactly is the naturist area?
At the far end of the Calanque des Anthénors, reached on foot from La Redonne harbour.
Can I drive there in summer?
Car access is restricted on weekends and holidays from April to September; the Côte Bleue train to La Redonne-Ensuès is the easiest option.
Is it sandy?
No, it is all pebbles and rock, with sea urchins: wear water shoes.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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