Sete, (read set) is a city located in southern France, rather Laguedoc Roussilon, a province with my city, Montpellier. The town is famous for the river and the Mediterranean Sea, famous thanks to thanks to a strong culture and strong traditions. After the taste of food, is also a reason for tourists to come to this city, after the city was given the nickname as his Venise France, because the river is gorgeous.

No wonder along the river, many restaurants and cafes into a romantic place to enjoy the local cuisine or coffee warm while enjoying the Midi River. Another nickname that carries the city is as Unique Island. Why? Because of the distance Sete like a hill surrounded by rivers and the sea. When night fell like a floating island, bright as the lamp life, makes a miraculous views.

Some famous artists after the birth, as Paul Valéry, Georges Brassens, Jean Vilar, and many others, became a symbol of pride of this city as a city of art. There is magnificent theater that stages a lot of works of art. Therefore, although Sete is a small town, but has three famous museums are worth a visit.

Tradition After a very strong, always sought after tourists especially in summer. Because of the season, various cultural festivals held. From the start the musical feast until tournoi de joutes (joutes tournament) which absorbs a lot of visitors from abroad. Tournoi de joutes, held in July until the end of August and made quite interesting spectacle. If you were in France during the summer will not miss joutes tournament. What and how tournoi joutes? Joutes is Tournoi tournament on the river that has existed since 1966. The participants are usually fishermen from the various regions.

This game is a race and the balance of power struggle. Two fishing boats each filled by eight rowers and one person standing at the end of the boat. They try to knock his opponent is coming from the opposite direction to how to poke a long stick to the opponent’s shield. Opponent wet fall will fall into a river. Besides used as a cultural festival, Sete River can be enjoyed by visitors with tour cruise. The ship departed from this Midi River brings us to the Mediterranean Sea. Cost cruise passengers who want to reach Euros 6-8. During the trip about 40 minutes, a guide will explain to us in French and English. After the trip in the city is not complete if not around the city until he came to the hill.

For those who love walking, of course, could walk up into the hills and enjoy the panorama. Do not worry, for those of you who do not want sore feet and sweaty, can enjoy his Venise France, with tourist train in the city. To take this tour transportation, tourists spend about three to 5 Euros. Until now I always walk or ride to a private car to the top of the hill. I’m sure, at any price, the visitors would be willing to pay, because of the hill is magnificent panorama will be recorded neatly in our eyes. Do not forget this kind of momentum must be perpetuated through the camera. On top of the hill there is an old church that is open to the public.

When the heart is satisfied around Sete and stomach began to rumble, my advices enjoy typical cuisine in this city. Since Sete is a city located on the coast, the seafood predictably becoming the main menu Cuisine After much influenced by Italian cooking, because once many of the sailors and fishermen who came from there and then stayed and became residents Sete. What are the typical dishes Sete? Basically dishes prepared from fish cooked like soup. Intact mussels cooked in cream, and various spices and wine are also typical. Was the main characteristic of this city is tielle, pastels contain squid and mixed with tomatoes, thyme and other spices. One of them is the red pepper that comes from Guyana. Pastel is very delicious and tasty, delicious eaten with salad leaves.

Well after a full stomach enjoy the scenery in Sete Midi River with a glass of warm coffee. I personally would have beautiful memories of this town will never forget that at any time, if you bring your family traveling to the city of Sete enjoying the end of the year. With a glass of warm coffee, can’t stop his mouth clicked amazed and very pleased to be able to enjoy France and Italy. That’s why the city of Sete especially in your heart. Last vacation you can do with the family is brought to Sete Romantic city a place to store memories.

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