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Administrative division in Occitania, France
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Sète (Seta in Occitan) is a port and a seaside resort on the Mediterranean, in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France. It has its own very strong cultural identity, traditions, cuisine and dialect. Its inhabitants are called Sétois.
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Museum dedicated to the highly acclaimed French singer-songwriter and poet Georges Brassens.
Les Glaces de la Bouline
Excellent homemade artisan ice creams, sorbets and iced desserts, across a fine array of natural and regional flavours.
Charming 19th-century hotel in the heart of Sète. There is a peaceful patio under the glass roof.
By ship
Sète is a major port along the Mediterranean. While many ships are geared towards freight, several of them do accept passengers.
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Montpellier/Méditerranée · International · MPL
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