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The Region of Languedoc-Roussillon is situated in Southern France. In the South it backs up against the Pyrenees and the Spanish border, to the East you can find the Mediterranean coast. In South-East you will find Andorra. The department is called Aude and just in the middle of Aude you will find the lovely village of Axat.
The area are called "Petite France" because it is characterized by big differences in a relatively small area. Every aspect of France you will find here in this area. Alonge the coast there are wide endless beaches. In the south there are huge cliffs. Behind the coast there is a big area characterized by a range of hills covered by vineyards, farmlands, forests and typical French villages with a characterized peaceful atmosphere. A wonderful glass of wine, baguettes, croissants and cheese, it is all there...
Axat offers unlimited possibilities of complete relaxation from the stresses of everyday life through immersion in both the history, culture, wine, gastronomy and nature of active challenges in Raft River, hiking, mountain biking and skiing, etc.
The town has just 900 inhabitants. In the city there are several shops such as bakers, grocers, butchers, pharmacy, etc.
Axat is an ideal starting point for all activities and excursions to the nearby cities of the Aude. Discover the unique medieval city of Carcassonne, visit the market of Quillan or Esperaza. Taste of the excellent wines and food. Don’t miss the unique history of ‘Pays de Cathar'. Visit magnificent castles of the area. Discover the wild mountains of the Pyrenees, with its spectacular gorges and caves, or the green mountains and plateaus.