The village of Azillanet is situated in the heart of the Minervois region, between the sea and the mountains, 35 kms from the Mediterranean coast. With its 378 inhabitants, the village is built at the foot of the hills leading to the Causse, with the Cathar village of Minerve only 3 kms away.

The county town, Olonzac, with its 1500 inhabitants, is 5 kms away. A short distance away is the Canal du Midi as well as the Lake of Jouarres (8 kms), with its beach, café-restaurant and good swimming.

St Just street

St Laurent church (XVIIth century)

In the heart of the village, the narrow streets lead to the Saint Laurent square, where the church is.

The Fountain of the Lion

The Tary wash-house

Porch of the old convent

Artists in the village: Andres Blume - Sculptor - 04 68 91 28 98 Barbara Hotz - Ceramist - 04 68 78 38 07 Paul Azéma - Painter - 04 68 91 22 98 Agnès Barthés - Silk painting and ceramics - 06 84 15 68 30 Andreas Gorbach- Wood sculptor- 06 26 91 44 64