Euronat Naturist Village
Médoc, Gironde, France
A 335-hectare naturist village on France’s Atlantic coast with its own shops, beaches, pools and wellness centre.
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Euronat is a naturist village in the Médoc, Gironde, on France’s Atlantic coast near Soulac-sur-Mer. It covers 335 hectares between pine forest and open sea, with a quarter given to camping and the rest split between mobile homes, chalets and private houses. A full village centre runs shops, restaurants and four pools, alongside a thalasso wellness centre and 1.5 kilometres of nude beach. It suits couples, families and long-stay visitors who want a self-contained clothes-free base.
resort type
Clothes-Free Village
dress code
Clothes-Free
budget
Mid-range
When to visit
May to September
THE DESTINATION
THE DESTINATION & where to find it
Euronat lies in the Médoc, tucked between pine forest and the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern France. The whole domain covers 335 hectares, and at full capacity in high season it can hold up to 12,000 people.
Only about a quarter of the site is given over to camping pitches. The rest is a mix of mobile homes, safari tents, chalets and privately owned houses, some of which are also available to rent. Accommodation is organised into neighbourhoods named after continents, each with its own character but all built with space and trees between properties rather than packed tightly together.
The whole domain runs on a clothes-free basis. Nudity is the norm and actively encouraged throughout, and it is compulsory in the pool areas and on the beach. The further you move from the central village, the more spread out the houses become, and the more forest surrounds you.
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE & what to expect
Life inside Euronat has the rhythm of a real village rather than a resort circuit. The Heart of the Village square holds around 25 businesses, including seven restaurants, three supermarkets, a bakery, a fish shop, souvenir shops and bars. Signs along the roads actively encourage staying nude rather than just tolerating it. It is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so the mix includes singles, couples, retirees, families with children and dog owners rather than skewing toward one type of visitor.
Days tend to split between the pool area, the beach and the sports facilities around the main square, which include basketball, volleyball, tennis, padel courts and a skate park. The pool zone has one indoor and three outdoor pools: one with slides for children, one built for active swimming, and a tropical-themed pool for lounging. Bicycles are the practical way to get around, since the domain is too large to cover on foot for most day-to-day movement, though the undeveloped forest areas are made for walking and offer genuine quiet once you are away from the centre.
Accommodation ranges widely enough to suit very different trip styles. At the compact end, small bungalows offer everything needed for a couple in a tight budget. At the other end, larger rentals with three bedrooms sleep up to six people and include a full living room, kitchen area, outdoor shower and a terrace facing directly into the pine forest. Between these extremes are mobile homes, safari tents and chalets, plus a large number of privately owned houses, some of which are rented out directly by their owners. Where you land within this range shapes the trip, since budget-conscious couples and larger families both have realistic options here rather than one type of stay dominating the property.
WHO THIS IS FOR
WHO SHOULD GO & who should not
Great for
- ✓ Families and couples wanting a self-contained clothes-free village
- ✓ Long stays where you never need to get dressed
- ✓ Wellness-focused trips built around thalasso treatments
- ✓ Visitors who want beach, pools and sport in one place
not ideal if
- ✕ If you want a compact, walkable resort.
- ✕ If you are relying on public transport.
- ✕ If you want guaranteed quiet. High season brings a lively, busy atmosphere across the site.
practical
GETTING THERE & what to know
getting there
The nearest airport is Bordeaux-Mérignac, about 85 kilometres away, roughly a 1 hour 30 minute drive. By car, the route runs from Bordeaux via the A10 motorway onto the D1215.
Without a car, take the TER train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station to Soulac-sur-Mer, a journey of around 1 hour 40 minutes, then a taxi for the final 12 kilometres. In July and August, a direct bus runs from Lesparre, about 20 kilometres away, which is a useful option during peak season. Outside these months, a taxi from Soulac-sur-Mer is the most reliable way to cover the last stretch.
where to stay
Accommodation at Euronat spans a wide range, from budget camping pitches through to premium mobile homes and private rentals, so the price band runs from budget to premium depending on what you book. Around a quarter of the site is camping, with the rest split between mobile homes, safari tents, chalets and privately owned houses, some of which are rented out directly by their owners. Compact bungalows suit couples on a budget, while larger three-bedroom rentals sleeping up to six work well for families wanting more space.
when to go
June and September are the most comfortable months to visit, with milder weather, sea temperatures around 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, and noticeably fewer people around the pools and beach. Mid-July through August is peak season, when the village is at its busiest and liveliest, restaurants fill up, and the beach and pools see maximum use. This is also when French school holidays bring the most families onto the site, so the sports courts, pools and Heart of the Village square are at their most active during this stretch. If you want a quieter stay with more space to yourself, aim for the shoulder months either side of the summer peak rather than the height of the school holidays, when the same facilities feel far less crowded without shutting down.
what to know
Nudity is the norm across the whole domain, and it is compulsory in the pool areas and on the beach rather than simply tolerated. Signs along the roads actively encourage staying nude. Dogs are welcome, and there is a dedicated dog-friendly stretch on the north beach.
Bring or rent a bicycle early in your stay. Euronat’s 335 hectares make walking everywhere impractical, and a rental shop sits on the main square if you do not bring your own. The thalasso wellness centre is open to day visitors as well as overnight guests, but treatments need to be booked in advance rather than arranged on the day, so plan wellness bookings before or soon after arrival.
If you travel during the high season, make restaurant reservations to make sure you have a spot for lunch or dinner.
plan your visit
Book at Euronat Naturist Village
Book directly with Euronat, and reserve well ahead for high season, from late June to mid-September, when the site fills up fastest.
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HAVE A peek inside
Sometimes a two-minute watch tells you more than a page of text. Our video visit covers the setting, the facilities, and what the atmosphere actually feels like on the ground.
keeping you busy
FACILITIES & amenities
●Pools
One indoor pool plus three outdoor pools, including a children's slide pool, an active swimming pool and a tropical-themed relaxation pool.
●Restaurants
Seven restaurants around the Heart of the Village square. As well as several bars
●Wellness Centre
Thalasso centre open to day visitors as well as guests, treatments must be booked in advance.
●Beach
1.5 kilometres of nude Atlantic coastline split into south, central and north, dog-friendly zones.
beyond the resort
NEARBY VISITS
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport85km, around 1h30 drive
Soulac-sur-Mer12km
CHM Montalivet (naturist resort)5km
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FAQ
most asked questions
Is Euronat suitable for first-time naturists?
Yes. Nudity is the norm across the domain and compulsory in the pool areas and on the beach, but the atmosphere is relaxed rather than strict. First-timers are common among the mix of couples, families and long-stay visitors.
Is Euronat family-friendly?
Yes. Euronat is family-friendly and pet-friendly, with children's pool slides, a full sports area and accommodation built for families, including three-bedroom rentals that sleep up to six.
What is the best time of year to visit Euronat?
May, June and September offer the mildest weather and the fewest crowds, with sea temperatures around 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. Mid-July through August is busiest, with the site at full capacity and a livelier atmosphere.
How do I get to Euronat from Bordeaux?
By car, it is about 83 kilometres via the A10 motorway and the D1215, roughly 1.5 hours. Without a car, take the TER train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Soulac-sur-Mer, then a taxi for the final 12 kilometres, or use the direct July and August bus from Lesparre.
Is nudity mandatory at Euronat?
Nudity is compulsory in the pool areas and on the beach. Elsewhere across the domain it is the norm and actively encouraged, including around the village square and accommodation, though the atmosphere is relaxed rather than policed.
Do I need a car to get around Euronat?
Not for arriving, but a bicycle is the practical way to get around once you are there. The domain covers 335 hectares, and a rental shop on the main square hires bikes to those without their own.
Is there a wellness centre at Euronat?
Yes. The on-site thalasso centre offers seaweed and marine mud wraps, hydromassage baths, saunas and a hammam, plus multi-day wellness programmes. It is open to day visitors too, but treatments need to be booked in advance.
