- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Théâtre Jean Vilar open-air amphitheatre on the eastern seafront of Sète, Hérault.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south-east in clear weather. Sand bottom, good holding. Exposed to winds from S and SW, protected from NW through E. Stay clear of the commercial port entrance to the north and of swimmers close to the beach. Sète VHF 12.
Practical
No services on the anchorage itself. Dinghy landing on the beach at the foot of Mont Saint-Clair. The port of Sète sits 0.2 nm to the NE with visitor berths, water, diesel and chandlery at the Môle Saint-Louis marina.
Ashore
Théâtre de la Mer Jean Vilar on the mole, 1 953-seat open-air theatre built into the Fort Saint-Pierre, hosts the Fiest'A Sète world music festival in July and August. Marché des Halles covered market 900 m north in the town centre. Cimetière marin and the Paul Valéry museum 600 m west above the cliff.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.39333, 3.69667 (43°23.60'N 3°41.80'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Théâtre de la mer lies at 43°23.60'N 3°41.80'E, that is 43.39333, 3.69667 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Théâtre de la mer sheltered from?
Théâtre de la mer is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Théâtre de la mer?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Théâtre de la mer.
How do boaters rate Théâtre de la mer?
Théâtre de la mer is rated 2.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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