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7 Reasons To Visit Sete This Year

Those who follow the Barefoot Blogger regularly know how much I love to visit Sete. It’s one of my favorite places to go for the beach, fabulous seafood, and “always on” fun. If you’re traveling from Barcelona to the South of France, Sete is less than 3 hours away by train.

Here are 7 reasons you really must go:

#1 Visit Sete for Great food

Sete has been one of France’s significant seaports for centuries. It is said that Louix XIV made Sete his personal sea gateway so that the treasures of the Orient and beyond could travel directly to Versailles. Italian fishermen helped establish the port as a prime supplier of tuna, sardines, and anchovies — among other sea delicacies. Oysters abound around Sete — especially in nearby Bouziques — rounding out a perfect assortment of the most delectable seafood.

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Bluefin tuna from Sete

 

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#2 Visit Sete for History

Along with fishing and importing kingly goods, Sete became a prosperous town with stately homes and thriving businesses along the canal waterfront. Evidence of that prosperity can be seen still today, even though new trade routes and bigger seaports have largely impacted Sete’s economy. Tourism is bringing it back.

 

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Sete’s canal front

 

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Opulent details throughout Sete’s waterfront architecture.

 

 

 

Beyond being a famous port, Sete is known for her favorite son,  George Brassens, who is a composer, singer, and activist. In fact, there’s a museum in Sete dedicated to Brassens. It tells of his life and work that captivated me as much as learning about American icons Frank Sinatra or Elvis Presley.

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George Brassens

 

#3 Visit Sete for Unique Natural Beauty

Canals that run throughout the town 

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Canals that run throughout the town

 

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Sky-high, panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea

Clear blue sea

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#4 Visit Sete White Sandy Beaches

Think the Cote d’Azur has the only beaches in the South of France? Try to beat this. Sete has beautiful beaches, blue skies, all-day beach clubs with seafood, and much more!

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Beach buddies

#5 Visit Sete for Summer Sports

 

Where else can you sit in a covered arena overlooking a sea canal, watching water jousting? Day and night?

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#6 Visit Sete for Extravaganzas

Plan your holiday in Sete, especially around August, during the St. Louis Festival, and you’ll be amazed at the sights you’ll see.

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#7 Visit Sete for Party Hearty

In summertime in Sete, there’s always a party going on!

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London’s Bad Girls’ Groove Band

 

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Partying at St. Clair

 

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St. Louis Festival celebration

 

So what’s holding you back? Stop by Sete in the South of France. You might be surprised who you’ll run into!

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My “gang”: Hilda, Paula, and Rich hanging out in Sete

 

Want to see it all in Sete? Contact Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France for guided tours — especially her famous “walking gourmet” tour.

Here’s where to find year-round activities in Sete. 

 

 

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Day trip from Uzes to the Cevennes

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