10 Things to Do in Sete That You Shouldn't Miss

August 14, 2017 Giuseppe Pratt

Sete in France, from Europe region, is best know for Art Galleries. Discover best things to do in Sete with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Sete

1. Espace Georges Brassens

67 boulevard Camille Blanc, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 76 26
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 486 reviews

Espace Georges Brassens

Reviewed By AnneOEastMidlands - East Midlands

I'm a big French folk fan and love the singing style of the late great George Brassens - his famous songs much copied by our own Jake Thakery.
This small musee to Sete's local hero is a great way to spend an hour or so. It's a bit out of town but easy to get to even without a car. It's on bus route 3 - a journey that costs just over a euro.
There are several themed rooms to different stages in Brassens life and the multi lingual audio guide automatically picks up the commentary as you move around. Lots of artefacts of his life are on display and copies of the songs you hear as you move around available for purchase in the gift shop at the end - including his most famous La Gorille.
My friend and I found it so moving that we couldn't resist paying homage to his memory by visiting his simple grave (and that of his life's partner) just a few hundred yards along and across the road in the well signposted local cemetery.
If you like like French chanson style music, this is a little trip not to be missed.

Mont St-Clair, Sete, France +33 4 67 53 45 75
Excellent
52%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 265 reviews

Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette

Reviewed By Maixent - Monmouth, United Kingdom

If you are valid, it is worth climbing from the Corniche/Beach or from the city Centre and the views will reward the climb.
The nearby building has an observation Terrace on the roof, which is free, do not hesitate to climb to have the best view of Sète.

3. Theatre de la Mer - Jean Villar

Promenade Marechal Leclerc, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 76 00
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Theatre de la Mer - Jean Villar

Reviewed By Helenatam - London, United Kingdom

Wonderful venue, reminded me of the beautiful Minnack in Cornwall, UK. Well banked, so easy to see the stage, not cramped, perfect location (see how close the catamaran in the sea is, in my photo) and very easy to walk to from beautiful Sete main town. We went several nights in a row to watch the Worldwide Festival Performances and it couldn't have been more perfect. Fantastic bar and large flat area with excellent views at the very top. We're going back, it was so good!

4. Musee Paul Valery

Rue Francois Desnoyer, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 76 16
Excellent
40%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 258 reviews

Musee Paul Valery

Reviewed By ronnie63_11 - Lyme, New Hampshire

This museum was a bust! With no audio guide or signage I. English it was impossible to comprehend the exhibit. This seems very inhospitable to english

5. Le Cimetiere Marin

Montee des Bedouins, Grande Rue Haute, Ancienne Route d'Agde, 34200 Sete, France
Excellent
52%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Le Cimetiere Marin

Reviewed By Trainbleu - Brussels

Saint Charles Cemetery, on the southern flank of Mount Saint Clair, is a huge cemetery with more than 3000 graves. It has been renamed ‘marine cemetery’ (‘cimetière marin’ in French) in honour of the French poet Paul Valéry (1871-1945), who was born in Sète and wrote a famous poem about Saint Charles called “Le cimetière marin”. Valéry is buried here together with his grand-father Giulio Grassi. Saint Charles is far from a depressing place, it is quiet and atmospheric. It is certainly worthwhile to climb to the top of it to enjoy the spectacular views on the sea, the harbour and the fortress below, with the impressive rows upon rows of white gravestones closer by. Makes for great pictures.
There are several interesting or touching monuments like the tomb of Vincent Cianni (1895-1960) representing the year-long champion of the water jousting tournaments (still held in Sète each year) holding a trophy and two typical jousting rowing boats. Stonemason Georges Capetta (1863-1944) is represented with the tools of his trade at the entrance of his funerary chapel, while his wife is watching on.
The cemetery is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (October – June) or to 7 p.m. (July-September).
Contrary to what many people think, the popular French singer songwriter Georges Brassens is not buried here, but at Cimetière Le Py looking out over the Thau Lagoon

6. Tourist Office

60 Grand rue Mario Roustan, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 71 71
Excellent
33%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
10%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 294 reviews

Tourist Office

Reviewed By Mike P - Phoenix, Arizona

Our group of cruise passengers was walking Sete and the staff offered additional ideas that we had not previously gotten off the internet. Their maps are easy to read and some of our mature group enjoyed the AC and sitting while we asked questions. The staff remained friendly even after being asked the same questions 4 times in 10 minutes. This is the place to get accurate friendly information.

7. Miam

23 quai Mal de Lattre de Tassigny | 34200, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 76 44
Excellent
36%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 152 reviews

Miam

Reviewed By CoolCaro - Oxford

This quirky gallery is well worth a visit. Both the permanent exhibition of art from found objects and the temporary exhibition on a transport theme but with a difference were worth spending time at. Some amazing exhibits.

8. Centre Regional d’Art Contemporain Languedoc-Roussillon

26 quai Aspirant Herber, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 67 74 94 37
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Centre Regional d’Art Contemporain Languedoc-Roussillon

Reviewed By Della G - Coquitlam, Canada

We discovered this gallery on a stroll along the old port of Sete. This is quite an impressive modern gallery and as others have stated...its free! This gallery displayed awe inspiring pieces of artwork. I am not usually a fan of contemporary artworks but the displays here were very unique. This was one of the highlights of our short cruise stop in Sete.

9. Phare Saint Louis

Mole Saint Louis, 34200 Sete, France +33 4 99 04 71 71
Excellent
35%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Phare Saint Louis

Reviewed By Alexandra S

Nice walk up to it, beautiful lighthouse, very well-preserved and gives you a feeling of the time it was built.

10. Plage de la Corniche

Corniche de Neuburg, 34200 Sete, France
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Plage de la Corniche

Reviewed By Jannat S - Geneva, Switzerland

We stayed the last weekend of July in a near by hotel and came primarily for the beach.
The sand is mixed with shell, so it's a bit stubby.
There is a place to rent parasols and chairs (7€/12€ half/full day). A small bar serves drinks and food, doubles as a restaurant in the evening with a live music band. Very basic though - plastic tables/chairs etc.
area adjacent to the beach has some shops, restaurants and hotels.
If you want to have a nice dinner in that area, I recommend Le Venise restaurant. See my review here on TA.

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