Situated at the edge of the Thau Lagoon, Sete is constructed at the foot of a hill 175 meters in altitude- the Mont Saint Clair.
The port A commercial port and the most important fishing port on the French mediterrnean coast, Sete has developped most of its activities around this portal traffic.
Sete also is popular for the "Joutes nautiques" which takes place on the Canal Royale.

It is also celebrated names such as Paul Valéry, Georges Brassens and also shows given at fantastic locations such as the "Théâtre de la Mer"which gives Sete its special appeal..