To sense Sète as a living port, this renovated shipping magnate's mansion – a marble-clad 1880s hôtel particulier (private mansion) – is the place to sleep, with attractively done-up and spacious rooms. Those with canal outlooks, especially rooms 102, 212 and 323, are prime real estate.
It has a private parking garage (€12), but there are only six car spaces, so reserve ahead.