2016-08-25 Port de Sete, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Tangaroa in the commercial port in Sete

This morning we get the bikes out to explore the town

The Canal de Sete

Near the entrance to the covered market is in the centre of the town

Wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables are for sale in the Sete market

A good variety of fresh fish and seafood are available too

Fabulous French oysters can be found in most seaside markets

An octopus fountain features in the main square of the town

The Saint Louis Church overlooking the town and the sea was built in the 17th century

The copper statue of the Virgin Mary was added in 1869 which dramatically increased the height of the church which can be seen clearly overlooking the port

The copper statue of the Virgin Mary was added in 1869 which dramatically increased the height of the church which can be seen clearly from the port

Cycling higher up above the port we get a wonderful view over the marina

Once back down in the town pass many canal side restaurants

Once back down in the town we cycle along the canal

Numerous seafood restaurants line the shores of the canal

Riding along the bike track by the canals is a great way of seeing the town of Sete

Riding along the bike track by the canal is a great way of seeing the town of Sete

The Saint Louis Church above the port

One of the main streets of the town

Local small craft can be found lining the shores of areas of the canals in Sete

Local small craft can be found lining the shores of the waterways of Sete

Our next stop on our venture around the town is visit the tiny old fishing harbour

The small harbour is flanked by small stilt fisherman’s cottages

Piles of nets lie all around the shore and are draped over fences in the tiny harbour

Back to the canals and to the Tangaroa in the port

In the evening we arrive at La Coquerie, an amazing restaurant situated beside the old cemetery overlooking the harbour

In the evening we arrive at La Coquerie, an amazing small restaurant situated beside the old cemetery overlooking the harbour

Wonderful views at sunset over the Sete harbour

The girls serving the amazing food produced by the owner and chef Anne Majourel one of the few female French Michelin chefs

The girls in the kitchen who help with the serving of the amazing food produced by the owner and chef Anne Majourel, one of the few female French Michelin chefs

We were so fortunate to get a table as La Coquerie tonight as normally one has to booked a couple of months in advance to secure a table

We were so fortunate to get a table as La Coquerie tonight as normally one has to booked a couple of months in advance to secure one of the few tables of the restaurant