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Summer (roughly June to early September)
About Le Dorier (Loisirs et Soleil de Saint-Étienne)
Le Dorier is a naturist campsite run by volunteers of the Loisirs et Soleil de Saint-Étienne association, a non-profit club founded in 1974 and affiliated with the French Naturist Federation (FFN) since then. It sits on a six-hectare, south-facing slope at 650 to 695 m above the Gorges de la Loire, in the commune of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, about 15 km from the centre of Saint-Étienne, with broad views over the gorge. It is a small, sociable, associative site rather than a commercial holiday park. There are about 25 separate pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, some with electric hookups on request, and a few caravans to rent with beds, a kitchenette, a living area and a terrace, suited to couples or small families. Shared facilities include a heated common room with a stove, kitchen, lounge corner and library, communal fridges and freezer, barbecues and a wood-fired oven lit at weekends, a swimming pool with a children's paddling pool and solar showers looking over the gorge, a petanque ground, a play area and table football. Pets on a lead are accepted. The campsite opens only in the summer months and closes for the winter; the 2026 season ended in early September.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the association's private, enclosed campsite; it is not permitted in the surrounding public areas of the Loire gorges.
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
Le Dorier is at 872 route du Dorier, Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, about 15 km south-west of central Saint-Étienne; a car is the practical way to arrive, and local shops are a few minutes' drive away. Arrivals are between 14:00 and 17:30 (call ahead otherwise) and departures before 10:00. The club offers a 'journée découverte' (discovery day) for newcomers, and stays are booked by e-mail (ledorier@free.fr, preferred) or phone (+33 6 88 25 79 17). Prices are on the club's tariff pages (labelled 2026 but possibly outdated); ANCV holiday vouchers and cards are accepted. As an FFN club it may ask for 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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45.4181, 4.2596
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Le Dorier for the day?
The club offers a discovery day ('journée découverte') for newcomers; contact it by e-mail or phone to arrange it.
Is it open in winter?
No. It opens only in the summer season; the 2026 season ended in early September and it reopens in 2027.
Can I rent accommodation?
Yes. A few caravans with beds, kitchenette and terrace are rented out, alongside about 25 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool with a children's paddling pool and a view over the Loire gorges.
Who runs it?
Volunteers of the Loisirs et Soleil de Saint-Étienne association, an FFN-affiliated naturist club founded in 1974.
Sources
- Le Dorier, camping naturiste associatif (official site)
- Le Dorier - Tarifs
- Camping.info - Le Dorier (search result)
- CampingFrance - Le Dorier (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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