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The capital of Lot-et-Garonne is not among the most tourist-focused cities. It mainly offers a cathedral and a few old streets to visit.
Overview of Agen
The capital of Lot-et-Garonne is not among the most tourist-focused cities. It mainly offers a cathedral and a few old streets to visit.
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- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 33,576 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 11.49 km².
- Altitude: from 37 to 162 m.
- Website: http://www.destination-agen.com
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Some interesting sites to see around Agen:
Auvillar
A charming old village on the banks of the Garonne, labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
A charming old village on the banks of the Garonne, labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
Garonne Canal
This canal connects the Atlantic to Toulouse before continuing toward the Mediterranean via the Canal du Midi. Less touristy than the latter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is nonetheless used for river cruises. Its banks are also developed in many places to facilitate hiking or cycling.
This canal connects the Atlantic to Toulouse before continuing toward the Mediterranean via the Canal du Midi. Less touristy than the latter, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is nonetheless used for river cruises. Its banks are also developed in many places to facilitate hiking or cycling.
Gramont Castle
This is a medieval fortress located in the village of the same name, on the border of the department with Gers.
This is a medieval fortress located in the village of the same name, on the border of the department with Gers.
Larressingle
In the heart of the Armagnac vineyards, this commune is labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" with its ramparts, castle-keep, and old stone houses. It attracts many visitors, thanks in part to various medieval-themed museums and events.
In the heart of the Armagnac vineyards, this commune is labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" with its ramparts, castle-keep, and old stone houses. It attracts many visitors, thanks in part to various medieval-themed museums and events.
