In the South West of France in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine you will find Agen. It sits on the Garonne River and is the capital of Lot-et-Garonne.
Visitors to the area will find much to admire in the towns medieval history. In the centre of town you will find the Agen Cathedral which dates back to the twelfth century. The cathedral is devoted to Saint Caprasius. If you have not had enough of churches then head for the church of Saint Hilaire which is devoted to the Holy Trinity. Here you will find some quite unique statues at the church front.
More interesting sites can be seen at the Musée des Beaux Arts which contains sculptures as well as items of everyday use which date back to prehistoric times. Paintings can be viewed by artists such as Goya, Seurat and Bonnard as well as works by local artists.
Agen Airport (La Garenne Airport) is situated three kilometers South West of Agen. The only regular flight from the airport is offered by Airlinair who fly to Paris Orly Airport. The airline is occasionally used by private and charter flights.
Take a look at our car hire Agen service if you intend on getting around to as many sights as possible.
The Théâtre du Courneau is the main place in Agen for seeing any theatre shows or classical performances. Film festivals take place regularly at the town’s art house cinema. Keen rugby fans may be aware of the very popular local side SU Agen.
Toulouse and Bordeaux are both within reasonable driving distances. Hiring a car in Agen opens up many new opportunities for seeing sights both in the surrounding areas and further afield.