Étang de Thau, Mediterranean lagoon in Sète, France
The Étang de Thau extends over 7,500 hectares with a length of 21 kilometers and connects to both the Mediterranean Sea and Canal du Midi.
Ancient civilizations, including Greeks and Romans, established settlements around the lagoon to extract salt and develop maritime trade routes.
Local fishermen maintain traditional methods of oyster and mussel cultivation, producing 13,000 tonnes of shellfish annually from 2,750 designated farming tables.
The northern shores contain multiple fishing villages offering fresh seafood, while water temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C throughout the seasons.
The lagoon forms the largest saltwater basin along the French Mediterranean coast, reaching depths of 30 meters in certain areas.
Location: Sète
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Address: Étang de Thau, France 34340
GPS coordinates: 43.41000,3.62417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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Halles Centrales
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Mont Saint-Clair
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Loupian Roman villa
3.4 km
Théâtre de la Mer
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Musée international des arts modestes
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Parc d'attractions de Marseillan Plage
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Musée des Dinosaures
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Les Pierres Blanches
3.6 km
Espace Georges-Brassens
3.3 km
Église Saint-Louis de Sète
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5.6 km
Môle Saint Louis Lighthouse
6.4 km
Lido de Thau
2.5 km
Château d'Eau Parc Simone Veil
5.5 km
Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain
5.8 km
Les Onglous lighthouse
10.4 km
Fontaine du Pouffre
5.9 km
Église de Saint Hyppolite de Loupian
4.4 km
Musee Paul Valery
5.6 km
Musée de la Mer, Sète
5.8 km
Église de Sainte Cécile de Loupian
4.3 km
Plage Baleine
3.4 km
Sète War Memorial
5.6 km
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Église Notre-Dame d'Aix de Balaruc-les-Bains
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Plage de la Fontaine
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