Things to do in Sète: the must-see sights

Guide · Hérault, Occitanie · 6 places to discover

Nicknamed the "Venice of Languedoc", Sète unfurls its canals, lively with water jousts, at the foot of Mont Saint-Clair, facing the Mediterranean.

Looking for things to do in Sète, places to visit near Sète or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Sète

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Canals of Sète Must-see

Canals running through the town, the stage for Sète's famous water jousts, lined with colourful houses.

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Mont Saint-Clair

Hill overlooking Sète and the Thau lagoon, offering an exceptional panorama over the Mediterranean.

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Cimetière Marin of Sète

Cemetery made famous by Paul Valéry's poem, with breathtaking sea views.

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Paul Valéry Museum

Art museum overlooking the sea cemetery and the Mediterranean, dedicated to the history of Sète and its artists.

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Théâtre de la Mer

Former fort converted into an open-air theatre facing the waves, the town's legendary summer stage.

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Espace Georges-Brassens

Interactive museum celebrating the town's most famous native son, a stone's throw from the cemetery where he is buried.

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