Plage des Esclamandes

An official naturist beach

The Esclamandes beach sits on the Fréjus side, just before Saint-Aygulf, on the Avenue de la Corniche d'Azur. It belongs to the town of Fréjus, which officially classifies it as a naturist beach. It's a well known landmark on this stretch of the Côte d'Azur for anyone looking to swim and sunbathe nude without overthinking it.

The sand is fine, the view over the Mediterranean wide open, with no buildings or roads breaking up the landscape. This is a simple setting, no frills, one that plays the natural card rather than the tourist development one.

Access and location

You get there freely, at any hour, heading out of Saint-Aygulf towards Fréjus. There's no opening time as such, the beach stays accessible around the clock.

It sits close to the mouth of the Argens river. Right after the naturist area, you'll find a kitesurfing zone where swimming is banned, then a section where dogs are allowed on a leash. Good to know if you're bringing your pet along, or if you run into kitesurfers at the far end of the beach.

Upkeep and supervision

The Fréjus town hall has the beach cleaned every morning during the season, which explains the cleanliness visitors keep mentioning. The presence of supervision also makes it a monitored site, a reassuring point for a naturist beach that stays open to all adult audiences.

What regulars say

Feedback circulating about this beach keeps stressing how calm the place is, and that sense of tranquility that dominates, far from the bustle of some of Saint-Aygulf's more central beaches. People come here for the simplicity: sand, sea, and a naturist vibe with no fuss.

The upkeep handled by the town hall also comes up often in reviews, a detail that matters for a beach with no heavy infrastructure or concessions. It's a place that runs on the essentials: easy access, ongoing cleanliness, and a natural setting preserved at the edge of the Argens.