Argens-Minervois, Rural commune in Aude department, France.
This commune in southern France covers 14.59 square kilometers at an elevation of 46 meters, surrounded by vineyards and agricultural lands typical of the Minervois wine region, with gentle hills and traditional stone architecture throughout the village center.
Argens-Minervois features a 14th-century château, medieval fortification remnants, and the Church of Saint-Vincent housing a bronze bell from 1607 and baptismal fonts registered as historical monuments, reflecting centuries of regional settlement and religious heritage.
The community maintains strong Provençal traditions through local festivals honoring Saint Vincent, patron saint of winemakers, where regional dialects are still spoken during community gatherings and weekly markets celebrating local wines and artisanal products.
Access is via D124 road from Roubia with communal parking available near the town hall at 1 place Jean-Moulin, open Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, contact phone 04 68 27 06 84.
The municipal coat of arms displays a shield blazoned as vairy in fesse fusilly argent and azure, a rare heraldic design that symbolizes the commune's noble past and distinctive regional identity within the Aude department.
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