Facing the ever-blue Mediterranean, this stunningly bright, 98 square-meter apartment is quietly perched upon a limestone hill, a few minute walk from the beach, in one of the most exquisite and dynamic towns of France's southern coast. Here is the view that Paul Valéry immortalized as the “quiet ceiling where doves march among the graves, among fluttering pines.” A swimming pool is available in the condominium, looking onto the sea. (Note that the pool is closed from Oct. 1 to May 31).

The place is located between the old town and the Corniche, right above the famous Graveyard by the Sea (le Cimetière marin) and Sète's main museum (le Musée des Beaux-Arts Paul-Valéry). The port that you see on the pictures corresponds to the center, and is easily accessible on foot in no more than 10 minutes downhill. If you arrive by train, there are several public transportation which I will let you know about, but you can also walk across town from the station in about half an hour – provided you don't have too much luggage, of course. Sète has a fantastic fish market, gorgeous canals and excellent, unassuming tiny restaurants which I'll be more than happy to recommend. On your way back from town, you will be able to use a couple of elevators that will spare you part of the hassle. Of course, you may prefer to go around by car, there are multiple, convenient parkings in town. On the other side of the hill —to the right when facing the sea from the apartment— the Corniche is an ever-expanding, modern area, where the wide and long beaches of Sète are located. You will just need a 20-minute walk to reach the first ones.