Chapel of Our Lady of Auzils

In 1080, the monks of the abbey of Cassan, in Hérault, set up a priory in La Clape. It welcomes travelers who walk through the inhospitable massif.

The name “Dame dals Auzils” was given in 1223, when the monks of Boulboune, in Ariège, bought the priory. The current chapel seems to have been built in 1635. Since then, it has been renovated and consolidated many times. As the building was not sheltered from humidity, a good number of its decorations, some of which were very valuable ex-votos, were gradually invaded by mould. Wishing to be helped for the renovation of these paintings, the inhabitants of the village succeeded in having the Chapel classified as a Historic Monument in 1964.

In 1973, the Auzils site was classified as a historic site.

Between sea and lakes, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Narbonne in the Mediterranean, stands the old village of Gruissan, circular in shape, dominated by the medieval Barbarossa tower. In addition to its village with typical alleys, the town of Gruissan invites you to discover its two marinas and, two kilometers away, its pretty seaside resort with the Blue Flag label. Benefiting from beautiful sandy beaches ideal for relaxation and water sports, the resort of Gruissan-Plage also has the particularity of having a picturesque district made up of 1,300 chalets on stilts...

Hours of operation

Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on monday and tuesday.