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Season
Mid-April to mid-September
About La Plage des Templiers
La Plage des Templiers is a three-star naturist campsite at the bottom of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, on a 3.5-hectare estate squeezed between limestone cliffs and a pebble beach on the river, within the Saint-Remèze commune. It is one of the classic sites of French naturism, with a loyal international clientele of families, couples and walkers. There are 66 pitches for tents and small caravans on shaded natural terraces with water and electricity, and 34 rentals: equipped safari-style tents, ecolodges built among the rock and holm oaks, and a few wooden chalets. Three sanitary blocks and a children's block serve the site. The river is the swimming pool: there is no pool, but the private naturist beach is supervised in summer and the site has its own canoe base. A riverside bar-restaurant with simple regional food, a pizzeria, a minimarket with bread, a shared barbecue and a library cover daily needs; take-away and full restaurant service run in high season. Activities include guided naturist hikes, sunrise yoga, volleyball, petanque, fishing and acoustic evenings, and there is a playground for children. Free Wi-Fi is limited to one area. The gorge setting is spectacular and quiet once the day canoeists have passed.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the campsite and its private river beach; canoeists pass along the river, and nudity is not permitted on the public riverbanks elsewhere in the gorge nature reserve.
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
The campsite is about 12 km from Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, reached from the gorges' scenic road (D290) by a narrow, steep lane that winds down to the river; FFN says vehicles up to 6 m can manage it, and large caravans and motorhomes are not suitable. Stays are booked online or by phone (04 75 04 28 58). The season normally runs mid-April to mid-September, depending on weather and river levels. FFN showed rentals from €261 a week in 2026; a 2023 tourist-office sheet gave €455-791 a week for tents and bungalows. No day-visit option is advertised. Check with the site about dogs, as listings disagree.
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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44.3409, 4.5022
Frequently asked questions
Is there a swimming pool?
No. Guests swim in the Ardèche from the campsite's own pebble beach, which is supervised in summer.
Can I bring my caravan or motorhome?
Only small vehicles: the access lane down into the gorge is narrow, and FFN gives a limit of about 6 m. Large caravans and motorhomes are not suitable.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. It welcomes families, with a children's sanitary block, a playground and supervised river swimming in summer.
When is it open?
Usually from mid-April to mid-September, depending on the weather and the river level.
Do I need a naturist licence?
As an FFN-listed naturist campsite it may ask for a naturist licence or sell one on arrival; check when booking.
Sources
- FFN naturisme.fr - La Plage des Templiers Official
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme (Geotrek) - Camping naturiste la Plage des Templiers (PDF, search result) Official
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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