Sete

France

Sète is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc, France, between the sea and the Thau lagoon. The Venice of Languedoc — built on canals — it is a working fishing port and birthplace of poet Paul Valéry. Attractions include the canals and fishing port, Mont Saint-Clair's panoramic view, the maritime museum and water jousting tradition — the city's famous sport — the Thau lagoon's oyster beds, the museums of Valéry and singer Georges Brassens, and the sandy Mediterranean beaches.