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France
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Season
April to September
About Héliomonde
Héliomonde at Saint-Chéron in the Essonne was long known as the only naturist campsite in the Île-de-France region. It no longer appears to operate as one. The site, about 45 km south of Paris, is a 47-hectare wooded estate on the Route de la Petite Beauce. It now trades as La Forêt d'Azalée, a family campsite in the ClicoChic group, and the old heliomonde.fr address redirects to the new website. That site promotes mobile homes, chalets, a covered heated pool with slides, an outdoor pool, a sandy beach, a play area, a gym and a restaurant-bar. It does not mention naturism. The booking link still carries the code 'heliomonde91', and chalet sale listings on the estate describe it as the former Héliomonde campsite. As a naturist site, Héliomonde had tent, caravan and van pitches, rented chalets and mobile homes, and a spa with sauna, hammam and hot tubs beside an artificial beach. It was usually open from April to September. Older directory pages still list it under the naturist name. The sources we read do not give the date of the change, who bought or now runs the estate beyond the ClicoChic branding, or why naturism ended. The reason for the change has not been published.
Legal context & local rules
The estate is now marketed as a textile family campsite. In France, nudity is allowed only in places set aside for it, and this site no longer advertises any naturist area.
Public nudity in France is permitted exclusively in designated naturist zones (officially recognised naturist beaches and centres). Outside these zones, nudity is criminalised under French Penal Code Article 222-32 (exhibition/indecent exposure). The legal framework distinguishes between "naturism" (controlled, designated areas) and "public indecency" (general public spaces). France has 150+ member clubs offering naturist accommodations and 50 holiday centres with official status.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
La Forêt d'Azalée is on the Route de la Petite Beauce, 91530 Saint-Chéron, in woodland about 45 km from Paris. You need a car to get there. It is now a general family campsite that you book through camping-foret-azalee.com or ClicoChic central reservations. The 2026 season ran from 17 April to 13 September. It rents mobile homes for 2 to 10 people, chalets, a mobile home adapted for reduced mobility and a two-person tent. Pets up to 20 kg are allowed, with breed restrictions. The site does not advertise any naturist periods or areas, and you do not need a naturist licence.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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48.5382, 2.1306
Frequently asked questions
Is Héliomonde still naturist?
It does not appear to be. Its web address now redirects to La Forêt d'Azalée, a family campsite whose website does not mention naturism.
When did it change?
The sources we read do not give a date. The new site was taking bookings for the 2026 season (17 April to 13 September).
Who runs it now?
The new website carries ClicoChic branding. The sources we read do not name the company that owns the estate.
Why do some websites still list it as naturist?
Directory pages such as Pitchup and camping.info have not been updated. The operator's current website is the more reliable guide.
Sources
- La Forêt d'Azalée (Camping ClicoChic) – official site, target of the heliomonde.fr redirect Official
- heliomonde.fr – HTTP 301 redirect to camping-foret-azalee.com Official
- EtreProprio – chalet for sale, Saint-Chéron (La Forêt d'Azalée, ex-Héliomonde)
- Pitchup – Camping Naturiste Héliomonde (outdated listing)
- Sortir à Paris – Héliomonde, Île-de-France's only naturist campsite
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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