We visited the naturist section of the beach (on the right) and found it to be quite peaceful and lovely overall. It was also conveniently accessible from the parking area. On our first day, we had a delightful time building sand castles and creating animal shapes, making it a wonderful day.
However, on our second day, we were extremely disgusted and annoyed to witness a couple engaging in very questionable and intimate behavior right next to us, without any attempt to conceal it. We were not impressed at all. They only stopped when a family approached, but due to our limited knowledge of French laws, etiquette, and language, we chose to ignore what we believed was happening and decided to leave. It seemed like they might have been exhibitionists.
My friend and I have been unable to come up with a reasonable explanation as to why a man would need to have his hand between his female friend's buttocks or thighs, especially in a public place that is supposed to be family-friendly. I am completely comfortable with nudity, but this kind of behavior is why I can understand why nudist beaches sometimes have a negative reputation, and it may also explain why we were among the youngest visitors there. 🤢🤢