Known commonly as the Venice of Languedoc, Sète is a port and sea-side resort on the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the department of Heault in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Sète is notorious for its 12 km of fine sandy beaches, all of which have been approved by the “Pavillon Bleu” for their water quality.
Originally called Cette, it is the meeting of 2 major canals – the Canal du Midi and the Canal du Rhône à Sète. Sète is known as the Venice of Languedoc due to these canals. The canals running parallel to each other create the exotic landscape that makes Sète unique.
Sète first became known for its pickled fish and slowly the fishing industry created its wealth and today is known for being the largest French fishing port on the Mediterranean.
Sète is a natural attraction to the young chic Montpellier types that flock in from the city; a mere 20 minute drive away. The yachting community and those who can afford the fantastic villas up on the slopes of the Mont Saint Clar can also be spotted relaxing and reflecting around the town. Sète is also a history haven for the artistic community which gives the town a bohemian element.
Great for families, there are life guards on every beach, numerous play areas, free parking and lots of great places to eat local. It’s a great all round holiday spot that should suit all your needs.