Axat

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.

View of the Aude in Axat
Arms of Axat
Arms of Axat
The Gorge of Saint Georges at the end of the 19th century
The railway viaduct in 1910
The Marquis of Dax of Axat (1767-1847)