Cap d’Agde, often simply called Cap, is a seaside resort located on the Mediterranean coast of France, near Montpellier. Besides being a regular touristic village, Cap D’Agde is home to a Naturist Village, a place started as a small naturist camping in 1954 and over the years has evolved into a a place unlike any other in the world. Often referred to as the naked city, this village is not just a holiday destination – it’s an entire lifestyle, where nudity is not only accepted but embraced as part of daily life.
Le village naturiste, as the French say, is a self-contained town with a checkpoint to enter. Only if you have a booking in the village or buy a day/weekend/week pass you can pass through the guarded gates. In peak summer season the village is home to thousands of visitors, mostly swinger couples, single male and females, nudists but families are also welcomed. Especially during daytime and on places like the beach or campsite, you’ll have to be aware that children can be walking around. The atmosphere is laid-back and friendly, with an overarching sense of freedom that’s hard to describe until you’ve experienced it.
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