Beautiful city is France's answer to Venice, full of charm with affordable wine.
The city is often referred to as the Venice of France because it boasts a network of canals and is a popular destination for seafood lovers.
Sete is surrounded by waters and seems like a floating city.
Nestled on the Mediterranean coast in the South of France lies Sete, a charming port city flanked by the biodiverse Etang de Thau lagoon on one side and the stunning Mediterranean Sea on the other.
Yet it's the intricate network of canals that has earned Sete the moniker 'Venice of the Languedoc' or even the 'Venice of France.' The canal system weaves through the city, linking the lagoon and the sea, creating an impression that Sete is gracefully floating on water.
Echoing the allure of Italy's Venice, Sete is a watery wonderland where boat tours are a hit with visitors and colourful rowing boats add to the picturesque scenery.
Travel insurance experts at StaySure have pinpointed Sete as one of the top hidden gems in the South of France, saying Sete is often dubbed the Venice of the south of France.
They recommend indulging in boat tours for an enchanting perspective of the city, some of which venture into the Etang.
However, the quintessential experience involves lounging on a canalside restaurant terrace, savouring local oysters complemented by a refreshing bottle of Picpoul de Pinet.
With the Languedoc vineyards within easy reach, Sete offers a bounty of affordable and easy-drinking wines perfect for pairing with the abundant fresh seafood that the city's prime location provides.
Oysters, a local delicacy, are cultivated in the Etang before being exported globally.
A combination of fresh sea water coming in to replenish the lake, the shelter of the lagoon-like environment, and abundance of sun means these oysters are large, plump, and much meatier compared to the native oysters in the UK, remarked the connoisseurs at Staysure.
For those looking to stretch their legs post-lunch or in search of the most stunning panoramas, Mont St-Clair offers an unrivalled vantage point.
Visitors have the choice to either ascend the 175 metres on foot or take a more leisurely approach by car, with the convenience of a car park awaiting at the summit.
The city is often referred to as the Venice of France because it boasts a network of canals and is a popular destination for seafood lovers.
Sete is surrounded by waters and seems like a floating city.
Nestled on the Mediterranean coast in the South of France lies Sete, a charming port city flanked by the biodiverse Etang de Thau lagoon on one side and the stunning Mediterranean Sea on the other.
Yet it's the intricate network of canals that has earned Sete the moniker 'Venice of the Languedoc' or even the 'Venice of France.' The canal system weaves through the city, linking the lagoon and the sea, creating an impression that Sete is gracefully floating on water.
Echoing the allure of Italy's Venice, Sete is a watery wonderland where boat tours are a hit with visitors and colourful rowing boats add to the picturesque scenery.
Travel insurance experts at StaySure have pinpointed Sete as one of the top hidden gems in the South of France, saying Sete is often dubbed the Venice of the south of France.
They recommend indulging in boat tours for an enchanting perspective of the city, some of which venture into the Etang.
However, the quintessential experience involves lounging on a canalside restaurant terrace, savouring local oysters complemented by a refreshing bottle of Picpoul de Pinet.
With the Languedoc vineyards within easy reach, Sete offers a bounty of affordable and easy-drinking wines perfect for pairing with the abundant fresh seafood that the city's prime location provides.
Oysters, a local delicacy, are cultivated in the Etang before being exported globally.
A combination of fresh sea water coming in to replenish the lake, the shelter of the lagoon-like environment, and abundance of sun means these oysters are large, plump, and much meatier compared to the native oysters in the UK, remarked the connoisseurs at Staysure.
For those looking to stretch their legs post-lunch or in search of the most stunning panoramas, Mont St-Clair offers an unrivalled vantage point.
Visitors have the choice to either ascend the 175 metres on foot or take a more leisurely approach by car, with the convenience of a car park awaiting at the summit.