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- Agen (French: [aʒɛ̃], locally [aˈʒɛŋ], Occitan: [aˈdʒen]) is the prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwestern France. It lies on the river Garonne, 135 kilometres (84 miles) southeast of Bordeaux.
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Agen (French:, locally, Occitan:) is the prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwestern France. It lies on the river Garonne, 135 kilometres (84 miles) southeast of Bordeaux. In 2021, the commune had a population of 32,485.
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- What Is Agen Known for?
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- Best Things to Do in Agen
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Lying alongside the River Garonne (one of the five major rivers of France), Agen was first founded in Antiquity. During the Roman era, the city was known as Aginnum and was inhabited by the Celtic Nitiobroges. Much like many other cities in the South of France(such as Narbonne), Agen was then occupied by the Romans from the 1st Century BCE to aroun...
Agen is particularly famous for its prune production. Plums are grown in the surrounding region and dried into prunes, which are steeped in brandy as per local tradition. These are known locally as Pruneaux d’Agen. The wider region of Lot-et-Garonne, where Agen is located is quite agricultural and produces lots of fruit and vegetables, including be...
To be perfectly honest, Agen is pretty small and so you won’t need more than a couple of hours to discover all that this southwestern French city has to offer. What’s more is that the city is pretty compact, with all of the main attractions grouped together, so you can explore all of Agen on foot over the course of an afternoon.
#1 Cathedral of Saint-Caprais
Built in the 12th-century, the church is dedicated to Saint Caprasius. Free to visit, be sure to wander inside for the true masterpiece of this Cathedral: the ornately painted 19th-century frescoes that adorn the walls, ceilings, and altar-piece of the ecclesiastical building. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, Agen’s cathedral has been the city’s cathedral since 1803 and is impressive with Gothic and Renaissance stylistic features. Also of note is that Saint-Caprais is one of the churches on...
#2 La Tour de Notre-Dame du Chapelet
One of the oldest visible monuments in the city can be found in the form of the tower of Notre Dame du Chapelet. Once part of the city’s defensive walls, in time the tower was incorporated into a monastery to serve as a belfry. Now, the brick façade can be admired from afar.
#3 Chapelle Notre-Dame du Bourg
Dating back to the 13th-century, this small chapel is just one of the many churches and chapels that can be found sprinkled across the city of Agen. Once the chapel of an important regional cemetery, the side of the building is home to a unique clock, while the brick build is reminiscent of Toulousain architecture.
There are several places to stay in Agen and it’s the perfect stop-off en route to Toulouse from Bordeaux or vice-versa. The city also happens to be a great base for exploring the wider Lot-et-Garonne region thanks to its central location and wealth of nearby attractions. As such, I recommend giving yourself at least an overnight stay in the city s...
While much of the charm of Agen lies in its offbeat nature and significant wealth of history, there is no ‘best time of the year to visit Agen’ as the city doesn’t ever get truly busy. Though it’s true that all the hotels, cafés, and restaurants will be open during the summer and many close during the winter, spring and autumn are also great times ...
Jun 26, 2019 · Agen, situated halfway between the great cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse in southwest France, is probably best known for its prunes that are dried from local plums and often steeped in brandy.
- Kelby Carr
Prefecture of Lot-et-Garonne, Agen is halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, on an axis linking the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Bathed by the Garonne River and bordered by the Canal de Garonne, the city is illuminated in this particular light the Southwest.
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- Canal Bridge of AgenCathedral Saint-Caprais
- Tourist Office of Agen
Agen is the most important (the prefecture) town in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. At first glance the town is not all that tempting and some fairly busy roads lead you through some of the less interesting parts giving you a poor first impression.
Agen, town, capital of Lot-et-Garonne département, Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou région, southwestern France. It lies along the Garonne River at the foot of Ermitage Hill (530 feet [162 metres]), northwest of Toulouse.
Agen. The commune of Agen is the prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It lies on the river Garonne 135 kilometres southeast of Bordeaux. Map.
