What to See in Sete

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

My mom and I are going on our first trip to Europe this October on a 12-night cruise! We’re two fit, adventurous Americans who love walking, window shopping, and taking pictures of quaint and quirky side streets and alleyways. We perfer smaller, local, village-style experiences to touristy or big-city-style jaunts, though we enjoy both. We’re big foodies, and we’re NOT huge fans of galleries or beaches.

 

Our ship docks in Sete, and we want to explore on our own. Have any must-see’s for us? We’d like to avoid public transport while we’re there, if at all possible.

[Lutèce]

Would this be of any interest?

http://www.sete-croisieres.com/pages/visite-des-ports-du-canal-maritime-de-l-etang-de-thau-des-parcs-a-coquillages.html

 

 

Scroll down a bit and click on the British flag for a version in English.

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

Looks neat, but I get sick on small watercraft

[JoAnneNYI]

https://en.tourisme-sete.com/sete-cruise-passengers-information.html

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

Oh, excellent! Thank you.

[marazul]

Although there are nice things to do in and around Sete, many people take the opportunity to go to Carcassonne. It is a little distance away, but chances are there are ship excursions (which you said you prefer) there.

[Belle]

When I was there I just walk around the town, looking at the houses, street and canals.

Watched a soccer team sing some songs in a bar. Fun time. Last stop a cute candy store

where I bought some gifts to take home.

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

When I was there I just walk around the town, looking at the houses, street and canals.

Watched a soccer team sing some songs in a bar. Fun time. Last stop a cute candy store

where I bought some gifts to take home.

That sounds like a ton of fun!! So the town itself has a nice, quaint vibe to it?

[tring]

We docked there a few years a ago in early September and agree it is a good place to just get off and wander. Not so sure about about the likelihood of finding a bar with singing though. It is France and feels French, yet it has similarities to Amsterdam as there are canals in the centre of the roads, so plenty of boats to see and an open feel to the town centre. Some of the boats are more what you would expect to see in a marina though.

 

Unusually I did not do my normal extensive research and I actually think that was for the better as we could just stroll and enjoy, with the odd drink/ice cream along the way.

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

We docked there a few years a ago in early September and agree it is a good place to just get off and wander. Not so sure about about the likelihood of finding a bar with singing though. It is France and feels French, yet it has similarities to Amsterdam as there are canals in the centre of the roads, so plenty of boats to see and an open feel to the town centre. Some of the boats are more what you would expect to see in a marina though.

 

Unusually I did not do my normal extensive research and I actually think that was for the better as we could just stroll and enjoy, with the odd drink/ice cream along the way.

This is so beyond helpful! Thank you!!

[marazul]

Kelsie,

you are going in October, well past the peak summer season. You might not find the town as lively as others have described. Still, it is a lovely town, but you may run out quickly of things to do. Still, look at these articles even if they are geared towards a summer visit:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/the-perfect-break/8342532/Sete-France-the-perfect-break.html

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-sete-france/

 

Also look at Carcassonne as a possibility. The crowds will be almost gone (at least, a lot less) in October.

https://www.google.com/search?q=carcassonne&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS730US730&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQhpPy0NTcAhUDGKwKHT3yCf0QsAR6BAgAEAE&biw=1581&bih=911

http://www.creme-de-languedoc.com/Languedoc/sightseeing/carcassonne-citadel.php

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/345/gallery/

[Trixsea]

Since you mentioned you are a foodie...check out the local indoor food market. Great place to have lunch.

[Breakfast_at_Taylors]

Yes! I've heard about the market...is it easy to find?

[matandbri]

My husband and I are doing a walking food tour with Absolutely Southern France. If you’re a foodie you should check it out!

[Trixsea]

Yes! I've heard about the market...is it easy to find?

 

 

Very easy to find. I think maybe there were some signs. Within walking distance for sure.