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Sète is a port and a seaside resort on the Mediterranean, in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France. It has its own very strong cultural identity, traditions, cuisine and dialect. Its inhabitants are called Sétois.

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Currency
Language
French
Time zones
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Getting around
Drive on the right
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France · Population: 45K · Calling code: +33

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Sources: Wikivoyage · Wikidata · U.S. State Department · CDC Travelers' Health. Experiences from Viator, hotels from Nuitee. Facts refresh weekly.

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