Agnac

Agnac

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TownAgnacLa Sauvetat-du-Dropt at 3 km (3 min)
Insee code47003Eymet at 3.5 km (4 min)
Postcode47800Moustier at 6.5 km (6 min)
Latitude44.6538400Saint-Pardoux-Isaac at 7 km (8 min)
Longitude0.3714640Miramont-de-Guyenne at 7.5 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 39 to 125 metersAllemans-du-Dropt at 7.9 km (7 min)
Surface13.84 km²Fonroque at 8 km (9 min)
Population405 inhabitantsSainte-Eulalie-d'Eymet at 8.8 km (10 min)
Density28 inhabitants/km²Roumagne at 9.3 km (10 min)
Chief townAgen (at 67 km, 67 min)Serres-et-Montguyard at 9.6 km (11 min)
DepartmentLot-et-GaronneSoumensac at 9.7 km (9 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Agnac, Canton de Lauzun, is located north of Lot-et-Garonne and borders of the Dordogne. It is mainly for agricultural purposes.

For the origin of the name Agnac, there are two assumptions:

  • Agnac comes from the name of a Gallo-Roman Annius
  • Agnac comes from the Latin meaning Agni Agua Water lamb

Agnac is formed by the union of two parishes that were before the concordat signed July 15, 1801: Agnac and Iffour.

On the common Agnac that the station was built in La Sauvetat du Dropt, which, between 1886 and 1953, had a certain animation served as 3 trains daily in both directions, Bordeaux, Bergerac and Marmande. The "Impudents, novel published in 1943, in which Marguerite Duras evokes the Lot-et-Garonne, recounts what happened rail.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Church of Saint Sernin Romanesque (or Saint Saturnin) restored in the 19th with a triangular tower behind the rest of the wall and cross the Jubilee 1819 with Masonic attributes.
  • Church Iffour with the 13th gate and entrance door hanger broken and decorated with a carved head.
  • Medieval Bridge, said "or Old Bridge Roman Bridge" on the Dropt and straddling the joint and Agnac The Sauvetat du Dropt: it has 23 arches, 11 of Romanesque and Gothic 12 (classified under Historical Monuments).
  • Manoir du Bout-du-Pont with its 16th century dovecote classified as an historic monument.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Each year the festival runs from Agnac, around May 15 Program: Friday evening: Hiking Night (starting at 21h), followed by onion soup. On Saturday afternoon petanque contest. Sunday: garage sale all day (coffee and drinks offered to exhibitors). At 9am, the start of cycling (coffee, snacks and drinks offered in return).
  • In June: the fires of St. John, grilled meals and torchlight.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Bicycle touring circuit of the Duke of Lauzun circuit of 102 km and discover the "Pays de Lauzun (available at tourist offices).
  • Circuit des Chateaux and Bastide towns in Guyenne.
PHOTOS
Saint Saturnin
 
Church Iffour
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Tuesday 14 February
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Auberge du Château de Monteton  
10
Monteton
Castle Monteton home since 1980, groups, family gatherings, weddings, artist residencies... Overlooking the Valley Dropt, it is in a central position in Aquitaine. A team of home and...
Located 9.8 km from AgnacFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Les remparts
Castillonnès
Welcome to the Hotel Restaurant Les Remparts Castillonnès located in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. We are located in the heart of the green valley of the Dropt on the edge of the...
Located 17.4 km from AgnacFrom 25 € to 50 € per person 
La Chartreuse du Bignac
Saint-Nexans
On top of a hill with a 360 ° view over the vineyards, the forests and orchards, La Chartreuse du Bignac welcome you in a chic atmosphere. Our Chef awaits you to enjoy a delicious dinner...
Located 22 km from AgnacFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
'La Maison d'Amos'  
Eymet
Marie-Odile and Alain welcome you to their large 19th century house. The 3 bedrooms overlook the garden (tranquility insured) and have their bathroom and WC. From the house you can...
Located 2.7 km from Agnac50 € the double room 
Boussions  
Lalandusse
Welcome to Boussions for your Chambres d'Hôtes Bed and Breakfast holiday. This modernised farm cottage on 2½ acres, close to the Dordogne / Lot-et-Garonne border, is set amidst tranquil...
Located 11.8 km from AgnacFrom 50 € to 55 € the double room 
Missandre La 5ème Saison    
9.9
Monclar
5 cottages of charm in a wonderful property of the fifteenth century in the heart of a calm and generous. In High-Perigord Agen, Peter and Annie-Paule happily welcome you to share their...
Located 24 km from AgnacFrom 80 € to 110 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L'Oréade du Verger
Roumagne
Close to the Dordogne, only thirty minutes from Bergerac airport (Stanstead, Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham, Brussels, Amsterdam...) ryanair, flybe, in the heart of the Guyenne...
Located 3.7 km from AgnacFrom 380 € to 910 € per week 
Gite 'le plumbago'
Monteton
Detached 3ch 140 bed residence fully equipped kitchen bathroom central heating garage, lawn garden 3 bikes for quiet hikes insured shops nearby beautiful view.
Located 10.6 km from AgnacFrom 250 € to 500 € per week 
Maison avec piscine chauffée dès avril
Loubès-Bernac
Home 6-7 Person, near Bergerac with swimming pool heated to 28 degrees in April, located in a quiet hamlet on a ridge near the Périgord, in the hills of Duras. Beau panorama. 3 Rooms...
Located 10.6 km from AgnacFrom 380 € to 1140 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Parc Servois    
9.3
Gardonne
On the road to Bordeaux, Bergerac, D936, near the Dordogne river, calm and rest. 200 m from town with all amenities (dishes, pizzeria, restaurant, supermarket, Post, Laundry, ...) -...
Located 21 km from Agnac8 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château Des Baudry    
9.4
Monestier
Chateau Des Baudry is located between the wine regions of Bordeaux and Bergerac, in the Dordogne Valley. It offers peaceful accommodation within a 25 hectare estate. Rooms at the Chateau...
Located 14.6 km from AgnacRoom from 105 €
Logis Hostellerie Des Ducs     
7.7
Duras
Logis Hostellerie des Ducs is located in the heart of Guyenne, opposite the Chateau de Duras. Its individually decorated, en suite rooms have satellite TV. Wi-Fi internet access is...
Located 15.2 km from AgnacRoom from 49 €
Château Des Vigiers     
8.2
Monestier
This 4-star hotel located in a stunning 16th-century estate is surrounded by countryside and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Choose from individually-decorated rooms housed...
Located 16.7 km from AgnacRoom from 199 €

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