Théâtre de la Mer
theatre in Sète
Built 1743-1746 as Fort Saint-Pierre by Antoine Niquet. Later used as a military hospital. 1959 converted into an open-air theatre, after an idea by Jean Vilar. Opened 1960. 1485 seats. Formerly also known as Théâtre de la Mer Jean-Vilar, named in honour of the French actor and theatre director, Jean Vilar (1912-1971).