Overview

Saint-Benoît is a small French commune located in the Aude department, in the administrative region of Occitanie. As an administrative unit it is one of many communes that make up the local government structure of departments and regions in France. The recorded population was 105 people in 2017, reflecting its character as a sparsely populated, rural settlement.

Geography and administration

The commune sits within the varied landscapes of southern France, where Mediterranean influences mix with inland hills and agricultural plains. Like other communes it is governed locally by a municipal council headed by a mayor; responsibilities include local planning, basic services and representation within higher levels of government. Administrative information and official references for the area are typically available through departmental and regional sources.

History and cultural context

While Saint-Benoît itself is small, it shares the historical and cultural heritage common to Aude and the wider Occitanie region: a long rural history, traces of medieval settlement patterns and an association with Occitan language and traditions. Small communes in this part of France often preserve local festivals, architectural fragments and place names that reflect that heritage.

Economy, land use and daily life

Economic activity in and around Saint-Benoît is typically rural: agriculture, vineyards in some nearby areas, and small-scale local services. Residents of tiny communes often rely on nearby towns for schools, medical care and larger markets. Some communes also participate in rural tourism and outdoor recreation that draw visitors to scenic parts of Aude.

Practical information and distinctions

  • Commune status: smallest French administrative division; local governance by mayor and council.
  • Population: very small (105 in 2017), indicating a village or hamlet scale settlement.
  • Regional identity: part of Occitanie, with cultural links to Occitan traditions and language noted across the area.
  • Further references: for maps, demographic updates or administrative contacts consult departmental or regional portals and local notices (see commune entry or departmental pages).

For readers seeking more detailed and up-to-date information, departmental and regional resources provide official statistics, contact details for the municipal office and notices about local events and services (departmental, Aude, national information portals).