Agen

Agen

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownAgen
Insee code47001
Postcode47000
Latitude44.2031420
Longitude0.6163630
AltitudeFrom 37 to 162 meters
Surface11.49 km²
Population35293 inhabitants
Density3071 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelLe Passage at 2.3 km (5 min)
DepartmentLot-et-GaronneBoé at 5.1 km (8 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Préfecture du 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 lit from the unique light of the Southwest. Renowned for its rugby and its prunes, Agen is revealed to those who take the time to stroll through its streets to discover a rich architectural heritage.


SIGHTSEEING

Museum of Fine Arts housed in hotels Estrades of Vaurs, Verges and Monluc.

Church of the Jacobins (thirteenth century).

Church of St. Caprais (twelfth century).

Notre Dame du Bourg (twelfth century).

Ducourneau theater.

Saint-Hilaire church (fifteenth century).

Church of Sainte-Foy.

Jayan garden.

Criss-crossing the city, many hotels, including that of Escouloubre, Hutot Tower ...

Do not miss the Canal Bridge.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Agen
Information pointsTourist Office of Agen
Leisure centresMarina of La Gare du Pin,   Museum of Fine Art of Agen
MonumentsCanal Bridge of Agen,   Cathedral Saint-Caprais
Performance hallsExhibition Park Agen Expo Congrès,   Florida,   Stadium Armandie

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The last weekend of August: Grand Pruneau Show. Great free concerts and shows ... During 3 days, companies invest streets downtown, distributions of prunes and sporting plate along the Garonne!

November: Days of wellness Parc des Expositions Agen.

Detailed information
Big Prune ShowA family festival of gastronomy and music dedicated to prunes
From 30th August to 1st September 2013

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Z'Animoland animal theme parkEntertainment6 €La Croix-Blanche (11.8 km)
Maiden flight in a flexwing or multi-axis microlightSports sensationsFrom 35 € to 135 €Montpezat (19.9 km)
River cruise with commentary on a bargeEntertainment8.50 €Nérac (23 km)
Flight in a multi-axis microlightSports sensations87 €Pommevic (28 km)
Private relaxation area: sauna, Turkish bath, spaWellbeingFrom 60 € to 181 €Barbaste (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Canal Bridge to Agen
 
Channel Agen
One of the many locks Agen
 
Barges on the beginning of the Canal Bridge
The Garonne
 
Small friendly corner of Agen
Bridge over the Canal
 
Monument at the corner of Bridge- channel
Small decoration Agen
 
One of the many trees that populate Agen
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WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 14°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 10°C - Max. 14°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Jardin de Florine  
9.5
Agen
The owner, Mrs. Florine Besnard, welcomes you with simplicity and ease in his restaurant Cameroon. The room is very cozy with its large fireplace and exposed beams. Le Jardin de Florine...
Located in Agen19 € per person 
Philippe Vannier  
8.6
Agen
Located in the center of the city Agen, and close to the Boulevard de la Liberté, Philippe Vannier restaurant welcomes you for a gastronomic break. You will enjoy decorating with its...
Located in Agen49 € per person 
La Table d'Armandie
Agen
CONTEMPORARY STYLE - Relaxed, modern and bright, Armandie table is a very good restaurant that knows how to stay simple and user friendly. At the entrance of Agen, just next to the...
Located in Agen41 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au bonheur d'alphonse  
Lusignan-Petit
Come relax in a picturesque village in the South West of France in a true family home newly renovated old stone presbytery. With fine weather, enjoy the swimming pool, terrace and barbecue....
Located 10.6 km from AgenFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
Hourné    
10
Calignac
Surrounded by fields bathed in light reminiscent of Tuscany, Hourné, a former barn, has been tastefully transformed into a 3-star B&B.
Located 18.1 km from Agen95 € the double room 
La Treille    
10
Ligardes
Located just outside the small village of Ligardes 14 kilometers north of Condom, 'The Lattice' opens its doors for a stopover in a landscape with airs of Tuscany. Old farm restored...
Located 22 km from AgenFrom 55 € to 75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Domaine de lassord 'l'eden park'
Agen
Nestled on a hillside between city and countryside in the heart of South West and 2 minutes from Agen, we fell in love with this character and his loft. Its fleet of 1.5 ha is a paradise...
Located in AgenFrom 630 € to 930 € per week 
Maison de Cyril  
9.2
Saint-Hilaire-de-Lusignan
Ideal for 1 or 2 couples, but children and pets are welcome: - Lovers of relaxation: walk on the edge of Garonne and Canal du Midi - boat trips - private video library and library provided....
Located 8.5 km from AgenFrom 250 € to 300 € per week 
Gite Borde Basse  
9.5
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Foulayronnes
In a haven of peace and tranquility this property is comfortable for two people. Housed on the heights of Foulayronnes not overlooked, independent of the owners' house, you have free...
Located 8.8 km from AgenFrom 310 € to 505 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Lac de neguenou    
9.5
Prayssas
At the heart of the south-west, 18 km from Agen, Domaine du Lac de Néguenou open from March to October in a unique environment for relaxation, sports and outdoor leisure nature. Camping...
Located 11.7 km from AgenFrom 12 € to 20 € per day 
Camping lot et bastides   
10
Pujols
The Lot et Bastides Campsite was built in 2012 at the foot of the medieval village of Pujols, listed as one of “France's Most Beautiful Villages”, and right next to the town of Villeneuve...
Located 22 km from AgenFrom 14 € to 21 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Le Provence     
8.4
Agen
Located in the centre of Agen, this 3-star hotel is an 8-minute walk from the train station. An LCD TV and free Wi-Fi are provided in the soundproofed guest rooms. Each room features...
Located in AgenRoom from 62 €
Stim'Otel     
8
Agen
The hotel restaurant features 58 rooms, air-conditioning and a large car park in the back. It is situated in the city centre, opposite the post office. Stim'otel offers modern comforts...
Located in AgenRoom from 62 €
Campanile Agen     
7.3
Agen
Welcome to a quiet and cosy hotel where you can fully appreciate the exceptional natural and historical heritage of the Aquitaine region. In the midst of more than 300 kilometres of...
Located in AgenRoom from 37 €

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Lot-et-Garonne
Chambre pigeonnier de la tour
Chambre dans le pigeonnier de la Tour de Brazalem datant du XVIème siècle.
Contact 0553972009
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