Axat (French pronunciation: [aksat] ⓘ; Atsat in Occitan) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France.

In summer it links Axat to Rivesaltes passing through Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet with 60 km of track running over impressive viaducts and through tunnels on open-air carriages.

The river Aude flows through the length of the commune from south to north then continues northwest at the start of its journey to the Mediterranean Sea.

[3] [3] In ancient times the Aude basin did not belong to the Sordones but to other iron producers inhabiting Atax country: the Atacini who made swords as well as axes.

[8] The Church of the Assumption of Notre-Dame, built in 1630, contains a Statue: the Immaculate Conception (17th century) which is registered as an historical object[11] The New Provisional Church contains several items that are registered as historical objects: There is also an outdoor swimming pool which is open from June to September with great mountain views.