France · Indre-et-Loire
Baignade Camping
Indre-et-Loire, France
On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 26.8 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 26.4 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 25.9 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 25.7 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 26.0 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 26.5 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 26.9 | 0.6 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Parc de Fierbois (Réservé Camping)17 kmIndre-et-Loire
- Parc Capitaine26 kmIndre-et-Loire
- 37 km
- Les Pieces de la Plaine Bassin N°438 kmIndre-et-Loire
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: L'Île-Bouchard − Mairie, about ~350 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: L'Île-Bouchard, about ~400 m away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Auberge de l'Île, about ~290 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Les Bords de Vienne, about ~190 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~400 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Baignade Camping?
Baignade Camping is a river bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Kids' area. You can park about ~250 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. L'Île-Bouchard — the closest town — sits about ~400 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Indre-et-Loire. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Auberge de l'Île is the closest, about ~290 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baignade Camping a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Baignade Camping's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How warm is the sea at Baignade Camping right now?
The panel above shows a sample value of around 26°C. This is placeholder data shown because a live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable — it will be replaced automatically once the feed is available. That's the reading right off Indre-et-Loire.
What's the best month to visit Baignade Camping for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Indre-et-Loire.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Baignade Camping doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Baignade Camping without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is L'Île-Bouchard − Mairie, about ~350 m away. The nearest town is L'Île-Bouchard, about ~400 m away.