When you think of the "sweet life", do you imagine a vacation in the South of France? Well if so, where better to get a taste for this fabulous region than at La Dolce Vita guest house and Table d`hôte, located in the heart of the sleepy village of Azille in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Our refurbished "maison de village" offers 4 comfortable rooms & a private apartment. It is ideal as a base for discovering this beautiful corner of France and the delights of the nearby Canal du Midi. Alternatively, you can just kick back and relax on our rooftop terrace and admire the view of the surrounding vineyards...

Join us for lunch or dinner, and enjoy local products as fresh as they come! Markets are a-plenty and the fresh vegetables, local cheeses and wines make for a very pleasant meal. You will awaken each morning to the intoxicating smells of freshly baked bread, croissants, homemade jams and freshly brewed coffee & tea.

You will truly be part of the French culture and life here in the beautiful South of France while you partake of "the sweet Life" and its pleasures!

The Guesthouse

It was love at first sight when I came across this eclectic place and I am happy now to be able to share this guesthouse with you in the lovely little village of Azille, right in the heart of the Aude & Minervois.

Things to See and Do

At La Dolce Vita, we will do our best to provide you with maps, brochures and additional information on sights and attractions in the local area.

Depending on how long you choose to stay, we have listed some of the recommended sights and activities in and around Azille, as well as further afield. Don`t hesitate to contact us for more information, if required.

Click one of the subsections in the menu on the left to see our recommendations for surrounding sights, regions, the beautiful Minervois and beyond...

In AZILLE
In addition to your guest room and freshly prepared, private meals at La Dolce Vita, Azille has much to offer in history and culture with its population of only 1,200 inhabitants:

- Saturday morning brings the village street market, with fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, bric-a-brac, and a number of other stalls and vendors.

- In the middle ages, Azille was one of the more important sites of the Archdiocese of Narbonne, which gave it the 14th century church of St. Julien, in the center of town (still maintained and in use to this day). The Clarisses Monastery is just around the corner from the church and may also be visited.

- Parts of the original fortified walls, towers and entryways can still be seen surrounding the very center of town.

- There are also a number of chateaux from the 19th century still in use today, which you can see as you stroll around the village. Take special note of the Chateau Gallimard, of which the Azillaise population are quite proud!

- Only 4 kilometers from the center of Azille, the Canal du Midi runs through the vineyards and the community`s hamlet of Jaurrès, which houses original aging barrels of gargantuan size.

- In town, there are a few wine tasting rooms and Azille`s own Cave Cooperative, which is home to many of the grapes harvested in the fall from the vineyards surrounding the village.

- The village is also proud to offer many of the services that are, sadly, not to be found in every small village in the South of France. Here in Azille we have a post office, boulangerie, boucherie, and tabac (which also provides a bank ATM (cash dispenser) service.

- Throughout the year, Azille offers a variety of street fairs, such as craft fairs, local food and wine festivals, and flea markets, plus many artisans and their crafts are on display around town on a permanent basis.

Contact details:
Telephone: 04 68 91 83 92
Email:    TheSweetLife@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.dolcevita-azille.com