Plage de la Fontaine, Sandy beach in Sète, France.
Plage de la Fontaine is a sandy beach along the Mediterranean coast in Sète, featuring fine sand and clear waters beside Canal des Quilles. The shore extends roughly a kilometer, creating a natural boundary between the waterway and the sea.
The beach developed in the early 20th century as part of Sète's coastal expansion linked to growing port activities. This growth period shaped the shore as it exists today and its role in the city's development.
The beach serves as a gathering place where locals spend their free time and maintain social connections throughout the year. Families appreciate the shallow waters for swimming, while nearby establishments reflect the fishing heritage of the city.
The beach offers showers, restrooms, lifeguard stations, and parking areas, including spaces for visitors with mobility needs. These facilities make it easy to spend a full day comfortably by the water.
A wide pedestrian path runs along the shore, passing numerous restaurants that serve daily catches from local fishing boats. This direct link between beach and kitchen makes dining here a natural extension of the sea's role in the city.
Location: Sète
Address: Plage de la Fontaine, 34200 Sète, France
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 00:00 -
GPS coordinates: 43.39233,3.65994
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27
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