Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2023 - 350 Ans de Sète (34)

Sète, an enchanting coastal town in the Hérault department of Occitanie, France, boasts a Mediterranean climate and a rich natural heritage. The town is known for its unique geography, with canals crisscrossing the city, earning it the nickname "Venice of Languedoc." Sète is famous for being the birthplace of renowned artists like Paul Valéry, Georges Brassens, Manitas de Plata, and Jean Vilar. With a population of approximately 44,576 in 2020, Sète is the 146th largest commune in France and the third largest in Hérault. Its natural treasures include Natura 2000 sites, an array of ecological zones, and the protective Lido de Thau. The city's maritime activities, including its fishing port, have contributed to its prosperity, despite competition from other Mediterranean ports.