Sete, France Tourism

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St-Louis there are fine views of the town and Mont St-Clair (175 m/574ft; views), on the slopes of which is the 18th C. citadel. In the "cimetière marin", the "cemetery by the sea" celebrated by Paul Valéry (1871-1945), a native of Sète, in a famous poem, Valéry himself is buried. Near the cemetery is the Musée Paul-Valéry, with mementos of the poet and exhibits and documents on the history of the town. There is also a room devoted to the singer Georges Brassens (1921-1981), who lived as a boy in Sète and is also buried here.