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Discover S\u00e8te<\/mark><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

During your stay in Languedoc-Roussillon<\/strong>, don’t miss a visit to the town of S\u00e8te<\/strong>. It’s a port city offering a wide range of tourist activities. S\u00e8te’s gastronomy is also well worth exploring, with many restaurants serving fresh seafood and other dishes. Looking for a Campsite near S\u00e8te<\/strong>? Le Mas des Lavandes in Valras-Plage, welcomes you during your stay in the Languedoc region and takes you on a discovery tour of the riches of the H\u00e9rault. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Port of S\u00e8te<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The port city of S\u00e8te<\/mark><\/span> a few kilometers from Campsite Valras<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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S\u00e8te est une commune du d\u00e9partement de l\u2019H\u00e9rault<\/strong> en r\u00e9gion Occitanie dans le sud de la France. Elle est situ\u00e9e sur l\u2019\u00e9tang de Thau<\/strong> et le bord de la M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e dans la continuit\u00e9 de Marseillan<\/strong>. Cette ville, bord\u00e9e d\u2019eau, regroupe un important port de commerce et de p\u00eache, de multiples plages au c\u0153ur de l\u2019H\u00e9rault<\/a> et un \u00e9cosyst\u00e8me de faune et flore pr\u00e9serv\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From Campsite Valras to S\u00e8te<\/strong>, allow 30 minutes to reach the Thau Archipelago and the beaches of S\u00e8te, and a further 20 minutes to reach the city center by car. You can also take a bike ride along the Voie Verte (Green Way)<\/strong> to take in the beautiful views. The port of S\u00e8te dates back just over 3 centuries, and its strategic position between Spain and Italy<\/strong> has made it a key commercial presence on the Mediterranean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, a number of migrants settled here permanently. This settlement led to an urban expansion of the town, making it a true tourist attraction in addition to its fishing and seaport<\/strong>. The town’s main activity remains the maritime industry, but it is gradually diversifying into services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you’ll find walking trails on the Etang de Thau, museums celebrating those who have contributed to S\u00e8te’s development, and boat tours reminiscent of Venice. Accommodations such as Mas des Lavandes, a Campsite near S\u00e8te<\/strong>, welcome visitors wishing to discover the port city perpetuating the f\u00eate de Saint-Louis. The F\u00eate de Saint-Louis<\/strong> is an unmissable Languedoc tradition featuring jousting tournaments. <\/p>\n\n

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S\u00e8te<\/span> discover <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

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What to do on vacation<\/span>
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The town of S\u00e8te has many attractions. The port is famous for the wealth it made from its trade in wine and Languedoc products, but that’s not all! The Mediterranean city has seen the passage of many great men, including Georges Brassens and Paul Val\u00e9ry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louis XIV et Pierre-Paul Riquet contribueront aussi au d\u00e9veloppement du port. S\u00e8te constitue en effet, l\u2019\u00e9tape finale du canal du Midi<\/a>, l\u2019\u0153uvre de ce dernier. Notre camping Valras pr\u00e8s de S\u00e8te<\/strong> vous livre ses incontournables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Take to the skies<\/mark><\/span> at Mont Saint Clair<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Discover the village of S\u00e8te, with its Italian flair, colorful houses and charming alleyways seen from above. Take the staircase to the heights of S\u00e8te to reach Mont Saint Clair<\/strong>, a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the whole town. From the belvedere of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette chapel<\/strong>, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observe the various canals that criss-cross the port and the Etang de Thau<\/strong> towards Marseillan<\/strong>. To the west of Le Mont, a wooded area of some 20 hectares offers a number of attractive trails. In the Pierres Blanches national forest<\/strong>, numerous hiking trails<\/strong> and viewpoints offer visitors breathtaking scenery. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

visit s\u00e8te <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Visit
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Marin Cemetery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marin Museum<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Moli\u00e8re’s theater<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Espace Georges Brassens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you head east from Mont Saint Clair, you’ll find numerous cultural sites dedicated to the men who have influenced S\u00e8te’s history. These include the Mus\u00e9e Paul Val\u00e9ry, dedicated to the fine arts, the marine cemetery<\/strong> and the Mus\u00e9e de la Mer, dedicated to the trades and life of the fishing industry, with a view of the sea. Other cultural sites worth a visit include the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Moli\u00e8re<\/strong>, with its Italianate architecture, and the famous Espace Georges Brassens, dedicated to the poet of the same name. The latter is a museum that breaks away from the classical context by mixing sound-video and the latest technologies. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Stroll<\/mark> through the ports of<\/span> S\u00e8te<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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S\u00e8te’s unique location, surrounded by water in the shape of a circle and linked by several land and sea arms, gives it a number of significant advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major hub of port activity, you’ll find a number of dykes to the east that are easily accessible on foot. Take a stroll, for example, along the marina<\/strong> with its M\u00f4le Saint-Louis<\/strong> lighthouse for a pretty view. To soak up the fishing atmosphere, head for the fishing port or the pointe courte<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the canals<\/mark> of Languedoc’s Little Venice<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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S\u00e8te can be visited from land to sea via its various maritime arms. Stroll along the quays or hire a boat to navigate the town’s various canals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also a great opportunity to see S\u00e8te from below, with its pretty, colorful boats that have earned it the nickname “Little Venice of Languedoc”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Take a boat trip<\/mark> on the Etang de Thau<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This inland sea nestled between S\u00e8te Marseillan and the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> is a true natural jewel. The Etang de Thau is a must-see tourist destination for your stay near S\u00e8te<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take to the water on a catamaran, sailboat or even a kayak, and observe this immense expanse of water, where many wonders await you. With shellfish farming<\/strong> as its main activity, stop off at Bouzigues<\/strong> to sample their famous oysters<\/strong>. Enjoy the wild, natural beauty of this stretch of water. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tielles s\u00e9toises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nautical jousting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Taste the tielle<\/mark><\/span> and take part in local events<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To ensure that your visit to S\u00e8te<\/strong> is complete, don’t miss out on some of the must-see highlights for which the town is famous. When it comes to gastronomy, seafood<\/strong> products from the fishing industry are inevitably the star dishes. If you only had one specialty to try, it would undoubtedly be the tielle s\u00e9toise<\/strong>. This is a small, spicy pie filled with octopus. <\/p>\n\n\n

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