Escale à Sète

Escale à Sète in Sète

Escale à Sète is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1972, this event has established itself as a benchmark for maritime/heritage, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Grand festival of maritime traditions bringing together 130 historic sailboats and 500,000 visitors, every two years in March-April.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Sète, Escale à Sète takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and activities

Each edition of Escale à Sète offers a varied program combining maritime/heritage and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Escale à Sète is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.