A short distance from the small train station in Sète, a laughing seagull watches over the boats as they come and go.

Although we are in the town where Brassens was born, there is no « Radeau de la Méduse », nor « Les Copains d’abord », but the charming Barcasse de Sète.

It looks great in the sunlight.

At the corner of the next canal, discover the well-named Antiphrite which makes passers-by smile.

On the quayside, we went to the trouble of repainting the shutters in the same tones as the boats.

Distinguish a brand new buoy that floats on the water and whose reflection brightens up the canal.

Go deeper into the harbour and discover yet another boat in pastel blue hues.

This one was baptised By the Grace of God.

Go a little further and be carried away by the enchantment of colours.

Falling under the spell of the Poupette of course.

Imagine yourself in Venice for a while, looking at the quay opposite.

Stroll along the banks of the Royal Canal, as it is still called here.

Revel in the shades of blue and the reflection of the sun on the water.

Admire the small clementines reflected on the windows of the Green House.

Imagine setting sail on the boat that is about to leave.

Surprised at the size of the big trawlers…

… which are getting a makeover on the quayside…

… or are waiting to be repainted.

Sunbathing next to the colourful boats.

Unwind, in a dream, the coils of rope.

Cast off the moorings.

Be impressed by the size of the fish containers.

Turn around to get a full view of the port.

Admire the old scrap metal repaired with brand new stainless steel parts.

Sitting in a chair and having a chat with the fishermen.

Head to the Quai du Maroc and discover the boats from another dimension.

Seek to understand the fishing patterns of these trawlers which themselves carry small fishing boats.

Watching the catamarans evolve in the reflection of the sun.

Distinguish the quay from the sailing ships of another time.

Admire the canals and decide to climb Mont Ste Claire but that’s another story…

Par Nathalie

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