Sete

Three days in Sete

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October 16th 2007
Three Days in Sete France We took three days to drive south to see our friends Ross and Maureen. They had rented an apartment in Sete. Sete is a fishing village of about 30,000 people on the Mediterranean. It is the second largest fishing village in France (Marseille is largest). Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon area, it is often referred to as the Venice of France. The a ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more