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Sète
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Sète
Sète is a shining jewel at the foot of the Mont Saint-Clair, between the Étang de Thau and the Mediterranean Sea. This is where the Canal du Midi—UNESCO World Heritage Site—begins (or ends). A fishing, yachting and commercial port, the town has a pronounced artistic bent and has not forgotten its beloved sons, Paul Valéry and Georges Brassens.
Discover the fishermen's district, La Pointe Courte, following the footsteps of film-maker Agnès Varda. Stroll around the upper district for a taste of Sicilian atmosphere, then walk to the Cadre Royal and the quays of the old port ... or the beaches.
Must-see
Sète, the little Venice of Languedoc boasts a distinctive cultural heritage. Discover its highlights:
In Sète, you'll enjoy:
- Plunging into the animated atmosphere of the market hall and sampling a local speciality such as a tielle or a macaronade.
- Admiring the view of the sea, the Lido and the Étang de Thau from the Pierres Blanches forest.
- Vibrating to the rhythm of the Théâtre de la Mer, facing the deep blue sea, during the Jazz à Sète festival.
- Joining the locals at the jousting tournaments at the Cadre Royal during the Saint-Louis festival, the town's patron saint.
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