Calanque des Anthénors
Ensuès-la-Redonne, Côte Bleue · France
A naturist calanque on the Côte Bleue, twenty kilometers from Marseille. Rocks, pines and a quiet gay following.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- France
- City
- Marseille
- Water
- Sea
- Best time
- May to October
- Confidence
- Medium
Find it
43.3310° N, 5.2100° EThe gay end
The naturist calanque; the boys are at the far end.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Train on the Côte Bleue line to Ensuès-la-Redonne and a walk down, or drive and park in the village.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Calanque des Anthénors?
Ensuès-la-Redonne, Côte Bleue, France. The map pin is 43.3310° N, 5.2100° E.
What is Calanque des Anthénors like?
A naturist calanque on the Côte Bleue, twenty kilometers from Marseille. Rocks, pines and a quiet gay following.
Which section of Calanque des Anthénors is on the atlas?
The naturist calanque; the boys are at the far end.
How do I get to Calanque des Anthénors?
Train on the Côte Bleue line to Ensuès-la-Redonne and a walk down, or drive and park in the village.
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Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.