The Museum Trail

Ready to set off on an adventure along the Thau Archipelago Museum Trail? Discover cultural treasures along this route, where every stop immerses you in the history, art and local heritage of Sète, Balaruc-les-Bains, Loupian, Bouzigues and Frontignan.

Updated on 15 June 2026

The museums of Sète

THE PAUL VALÉRY MUSEUMSète

The Paul Valéry Museum, perched on Mont Saint-Clair in Sète, offers a unique view of the Mediterranean.

It houses permanent collections rich in art and tradition, as well as captivating temporary exhibitions.

THE MACOSète

The MaCO (Open-Air Museum) in Sète is an urban art trail that transforms the town into an open-air gallery, showcasing murals and works by international artists on its walls.

A map is available from the Sète Tourist Office.

THE CRACSète

The CRAC Occitanie, the Regional Centre for Contemporary Art in Sète, is a venue for temporary exhibitions, creative works and experimental projects.

It offers a rich cultural programme combining workshops, performances and talks, whilst promoting national and international artists.

MIAMSète

The International Museum of Modest Arts (MIAM), founded by Hervé Di Rosa and Bernard Belluc, is a unique venue in Sète dedicated to exploring folk art and modest creations.

THE MARITIME MUSEUMSète

Opened in 2014, the Musée de la Mer in Sète offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

It traces the history of the port since the 18th century and displays a collection of model ships, whilst showcasing the traditional boat races, a symbol of local identity.

THE GEORGES BRASSENS CENTRESète

We begin in Sète with a journey into the world of the Sète-born poet Georges Brassens.

The Georges Brassens Centre was given a makeover in 2024! This is your chance to discover the new exhibition design.

A cultural interlude in the museums of Sète

The Municipal Museum Frontignan

The Frontignan Municipal Museum, housed in the former Chapel of the White Penitents, features maritime archaeological collections and temporary exhibitions.

Listed as a historic monument and awarded the Musée de France label, it showcases local history through its restored artefacts.

The must-sees in Frontignan

The Ancient Mediterranean Garden Balaruc-les-Bains

The Jardin Antique Méditerranée in Balaruc-les-Bains invites visitors on a journey into the heart of Mediterranean flora.

Designed around seven distinct themes, it reveals the ancient uses of plants through a shaded and poetic trail.

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THE ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF THE THAU LAGOON Bouzigues

The Étang de Thau Museum, located in Bouzigues, showcases the traditionalskills of shellfish farming and fishing in the lagoon.

Its permanent collections trace the history of these trades through iconic tools and artefacts.

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The Villa-Loupian Gallo-Roman Museum Loupian

The Villa-Loupian Gallo-Roman Museum, a unique archaeological site, showcases a Roman vineyard estate and houses exceptional polychrome mosaics dating from the 5th century.

This iconic site of Late Antiquity is listed as a Historic Monument.