Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

This short hike in the semi-urban countryside of Agen will take you to the heights of the city and lead you in the footsteps of the Nitiobroges civilization.

The Gaillard loop offers you access to the Ermitage plateau from the east and then offers you panoramic views over the Pays de Serres and the Garonne valley.

The variant of the Compostellane du Puy road leaves the capital of Agen to reach Lamontjoie, a charming village at the gateway to the Gers where the path joins the GR 65 at La Romieu.

The Verona loop invites you to walk through the Monbran and Hermitage plateaus, between the two you will walk through the Verona valley, carved out by the Courbarieux, a small tributary of the Garonne.

Halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, Agen, the capital of the Lot-et-Garonne region, is brimming with treasures, from the Unesco World Heritage-listed Saint-Caprais cathedral to the timber-framed houses of Rue Beauville and the four Renaissance mansions that house the Musée des Beaux-arts. A visit here is an opportunity to discover one of the richest and most varied collections in the South-West. This 12.9 km circuit takes you from the old town to the Monbran and Ermitage plateaus, in between which you'll survey the Verona valley, carved out by the Courbarieux, a small tributary of the Garonne. The highlight of the trip is the crossing of the bridge-canal over the Garonne, the second longest bridge-canal in France. A host of discoveries to delight history and architecture buffs, gourmets and nature lovers alike.

Starting at the Place du Gravier on the banks of the Garonne, this route allows you to discover this two thousand year-old town’s historical sites by following the 19 special signs.

Starting at the Place du Gravier on the banks of the Garonne, pedal past the historical areas of Agen before joining the Ermitage plateau and its viewpoint over the town.

This walk on the hillside offers you the opportunity to discover the area, once known as "Little Nice" for its "Belle Epoque" villas, which was very popular in the 19th century for its bucolic setting.

The Garonne and its canal punctuate this walk, which first follows the peaceful Garonne canal before crossing the river twice, on the canal bridge and then on the suspended footbridge. These remarkable structures show the ingenuity of man in settling on the banks of rivers and protecting himself from them, in order to cross them and to guarantee their navigability, digging a channel or even a canal in parallel to avoid both high and low water. The dykes where you will walk, the works that link the town of Le Passage to Agen, the Pont-de-Pierre whose first construction dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, the footbridge painstakingly built in 1841, restored at the beginning of this millennium, and the Pont-Canal, remarkable with its 23 stone arches and its 580 m length. Finally, the Garonne canal and its old canalet which allowed boats to reach the river.

Starting from the church of Monbran, this circuit crosses twice the valleys of the Ségone and its small tributary the Ridounel. It climbs the hills of Trégan, Cayssat and Monbran offering magnificent views. The history of the site of Monbran, a place appreciated by hikers for its panorama on the Garonne and its old stones, goes back to the XIIth-XIIIth century with the construction of the Romanesque church in local stones and the castle in 1217, which became the summer residence of the bishops of Agen. One of the most famous bishops, Mattéo Badello, wrote many short stories there, such as "Romeo and Juliet", which inspired William Shakespeare. Transformed into a sanatorium at the beginning of the century, the castle is now a convalescence center.

At the heart of the city, air-conditionned and soundproof bedrooms with all the comfort. A vast car-park is situated behind the hotel, free parking space for coachs in front of the entrance. The restaurant 'Le Carnot' serves a traditional cooking.

This auditorium hosts performances by the Pierre Debauche theatre company and theatre school.

La Grande Brasserie de la gare d'Agen, completely renovated in a refined art deco setting, this new Parisian Brasserie-style venue welcomes you in a comfortable atmosphere. Chef Gérard Cavaillé is in charge of the kitchen. He and his team prepare fresh, quality products at affordable prices! The generous and gourmet menu revisits local and Brasserie dishes. The Cellar, visits the French vineyard with a preference for the local and Bordeaux appellations of which you will also be able to taste the great vintages by the glass. For a business meal, with family or friends, it meets all the requirements of its clientele, by offering a professional and warm service, with quality services. Another charming asset: a beautiful south-facing terrace.

Chef Moïse Rajaonarivelo invites you to taste his traditional cuisine modernized and influenced by his Malagasy origins at La Table des Cornières. Located in the pleasant historical street of Les Cornières, the restaurant has two rooms, whose lounge upstairs is ideal for your group meals. During the summer season, take advantage of the shaded terrace under the Cornières. The chef guarantees regularly renewed menus to vary the pleasures. The traditional cuisine of the Southwestern region combined with Malagasy flavours will delight all gourmets. The most curious can appreciate the sweet and savoury mixes as well as the spicy dishes of the chef's specialities. Maître Restaurateur since 2013 all the dishes are made on the spot even the ice creams.

Put a little style into your Agen getaway by staying at Quand la ville sleeps in the famous "maison noire", a residence of character clinging to the hillside of the Hermitage, five minutes walk from the train station and the city centre, with direct access to the Canal du Midi. Its dominant position offers panoramic views over the canal, the town and the hillsides, and its neo-basque facade nestled in Mediterranean vegetation immediately catches the eye. The interior, resolutely chic in pure art deco style, its high ceilings, monumental staircase, alcoves and Mid-Century mouldings create timeless spaces.

Alexandra and Paul welcome you to the Villa Saint-Vincent, on the hillside of the Hermitage, overlooking the Garonne Canal. A true haven of tranquillity in a green setting, it seduces with its charm of an old Belle-Époque holiday resort in Agen, completely renovated. The Jasmin suite, with its private lounge and independent access, offers you a high standard.

Rooms for rent in a charming building in the heart of historic Agen, 10 mn walk from the train station, 2 mn from the Musée des Beaux Arts, theater, cafés and restaurants. Parking nearby. Ideal for a business stay. This apartment comprises a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a secondary bedroom/office and a private toilet, all accessible via an independent corridor.

Le Margoton welcomes you for a gastronomic break, between authenticity and originality. Frédéric Fabre in the kitchen prepares your dishes by adding a touch of inventiveness while keeping simple and sweet flavours. Véronique in the dining room watches over your comfort with all her team and remains at your disposal to advise you on your gastronomic choice if necessary. Discover the menus and numerous à la carte dishes mixing sweet and savoury flavours of this restaurant located near the Jacobins church, in the heart of Agen city centre.

At the heart of the historical part of Agen sticks up the hotel des Jacobins, 19th century private mansion in the style restauration. Its warm welcome, a refined atmosphere and an upscale equipement contribute to turn this place into an ideal place to stay.

La Maison du Pont Canal, once home to the engineers who built the bridge, offers a unique historic setting for your stay. This accommodation with terrace and cosy garden combines old-world charm with modern comforts. Located close to the famous Pont Canal and the city center, this small 52 m² house offers comfortable accommodation with a terrace and private garden. On 3 levels, the ground floor comprises an air-conditioned living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with sleeping facilities. Mezzanine sleeping area with 160x200 bed. The garden level features a laundry area, a shower room and a separate toilet. You can enjoy your meals in the outdoor dining area while admiring the view over the garden. This apartment is ideally located, close to all amenities.

La Fontaine is a shared workspace managed by a non-profit association under the French law of 1901. Our seminar/meeting room is ideally located in the center of Agen, next to the train station. This 47m² room can accommodate up to 20 people. It's modular, comfortable, bright and air-conditioned, with video projector, flipchart, coffee, tea and herbal tea available. You also have access to a 20m² terrace overlooking the rooftops of Agen, a lounge, open-space workspaces and private offices.

The town of Agen is situated in the Garonne valley, at the foot of the Ermitage hills. Take a stroll around the town’s boulevards and back streets from Petit Nice to the Gravier, and discover the numerous places of interest, including the canal, the cathedral, the Tour du Chapelet, the Place des Laitiers, the theatre, the museum, the Jacobins church, the town houses and, of course, the shops selling Agen’s famous prunes.

The church was built in the 13th century in medieval red brick. This building was first the chapel of an important cemetery located outside the first city walls. It was then integrated into the second city wall and was enlarged on one of its sides. Beautiful and rare side chapel of Renaissance style. The five-sided chevet was added in the 19th century.

The town of Agen is situated in the Garonne valley, at the foot of the Ermitage hills. Take a stroll around the town’s boulevards and back streets from Petit Nice to the Gravier, and discover the numerous places of interest, including the canal, the cathedral, the Tour du Chapelet, the Place des Laitiers, the theatre, the museum, the Jacobins church, the town houses and, of course, the shops selling Agen’s famous prunes.

Beautiful stone house from the 14th century, for which little information is available. Its upper gallery is decorated with 4 geminated arches in the flamboyant gothic style with Florentine-inspired ornaments. Was it the home of a rich merchant who traded with Italy? Certainly not that of a seneschal, who, as the king's representative in the provinces, had no official residence. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1913, it was acquired by the town and restored to its original state in 1972. Now annexed to the Museum of Fine Arts, it now houses a Gallo-Roman tile tomb, a Gothic filling, sarcophagi and the bell tower of the former Agen City Hall.

The historic building located at 38, rue Garonne in Agen is home to Destination Agen on the ground floor and a unique space on the second floor: Lab 38. It is a convivial space where ideas abound, change, merge and become concrete like a laboratory in which the wildest experiments are carried out. A true collaborative space, Lab 38 is open to all. This place can be privatized and host your professional meetings.

As the main city in Lot-et-Garonne, famed for its hundred year old rugby team, the SUA, and its prunes, Agen has grown in the heart of the South-West, between the Garonne river and the gentle Deux-Mers or Garonne Canal. With a rich 2000 year history, the town reveals its heritage through its medieval alleys and elegant 19th century boulevards: Saint Caprais Cathedral; rue des Cornières; place des Laitiers, the real heart of the town; Ducourneau theatre; the Museum of Fine Art with some of the best collections in the region; Jacobins church, many private mansions; and the Canal Bridge, the 2nd longest in France which the Greenway along the canal crosses. A dynamic town centre with shops and services, and many shows and concerts. Farmers markets display local produce: foie gras, fruit and vegetables and, of course, Agen prunes!

Founded in 1876, this museum is one of the richest in the Southwest. Located in the historic heart of the town in 4 Renaissance mansions, it presents a wide panorama of the history of art: paintings, sculptures, furniture and European earthenware from the 16th to the 20th century. The museum is renowned for its rich collection of Spanish works from the 18th and 19th centuries, including paintings by Goya (the famous "Self-Portrait"). The rooms present archaeological pieces from the department including the unmissable Venus du Mas, oriental antiquities by the Lebanese diplomat C. Aboussouan, and for the fine arts, among others, paintings collected by the Duke of Aiguillon, minister of Louis XV, European paintings from the 16th to the 19th century including landscapes by Corot, Sisley, Monet ... and works by Bissière, Lalanne, P. Lèbe for the 20th century.

L'Imprévu offers you to taste a daily market cuisine based on fresh products. The Chef likes to surprise his clientele with creative, traditional and trendy dishes for which he is famous. The menu evolves according to the weather, a menu that changes every day, also in the evening All the menus are on digital shelves with a photo of each dish.

L'Abri 111 is a games bar whose vocation is to offer as many video games and board games as possible at bar prices. There are 10 networked computers, a retro gaming area and more modern consoles, 4 Warhammer game tables as well as the possibility of broadcasting e-sport matches. A wide range of beers, soft drinks and cocktails are on offer.

Locavore brewery with an organic trend. Installed in the multiplex Cap'Cinéma, Yan Douady, Julie Modat and their team offer you suggestions of the day, directly from the market supply and surrounding productions, organic draught beer and products raised and grown in Lot-et-Garonne.

It is in a friendly, sober and relaxed place that the Plancher Des Vaches welcomes you for a tasting of local meats (100% French), wines and delicious tapas in 3 different areas with a sit-down catering service.

Traditional Indian cuisine.

In a small pedestrian street in the heart of the city, this restaurant offers you to taste specialities from Africa, the Caribbean and elsewhere..

The restaurant L'Escapade offers you its authentic cuisine according to the seasons with local products from the Lot-et-Garonne We also offer aperitifs, cocktails, lunches, sweet and savoury buffets, buffet dinners, etc. The L'Escapade team welcomes your group meals (associations, companies, families, etc.). The Stim'Otel offers 58 comfortable rooms for all types of business stays, business evenings, group meals... 4 seminar rooms are available, all with modern equipment, from 125 euros/day and a "Study Day" package at 45 euros.

The chef prepares dishes and pizzas with fresh, quality ingredients, cooked to the minute Located near the Agen train station, in the city center, in a pretty pedestrian street, the brasserie/pizzeria/cave La Cucina invites you to discover the flavors of Italy for lunch, late service on the spot but also to take away. After a simple and warm welcome, settle down in the convivial room of La Cucina to taste a generous Italian cuisine. You will be able to enjoy the free WIFI, the terrace from the first beautiful days.

Céline concocts for you fragrant dishes from a market cuisine that changes with the seasons. Nestled in a pleasant pedestrian street in downtown Agen, Céline and Xavier invite you to spend a convivial moment at the restaurant La Part des Anges. The restaurant is composed of two elegantly decorated dining rooms for 15 people each and a quiet and shaded private terrace. An extensive wine list accompanies your meal, simple and full of character at the same time. La Part des Anges also welcomes group meals.

Situated 5 minutes from the Parc des Expositions and the racecourse, 10 mn from the Park Walibi Aquitaine, Agen Centre Ibis hotel is located in the town centre, next to the tourist home, 400m from the train station. Its geographic position will enable you to discover the historical parts of the city, beaux-arts museum and stroll along the canal. The bedrooms are air-conditionned and equipped with Wifi, private car parks and garage.

Room located on the first floor of a stone house with an accessible balcony overlooking the garden. In good weather breakfast is served in the garden. Possibility to garage bikes.

In the heart of Agen, 100m from the train station, come and stay at Maison Josara, a large 3-storey house, fully renovated to a very high standard. The house can be rented in its entirety for 8 people (4 bedrooms), or as a B&B for 2 people, with bathroom and kitchen access. A lovely swimming pool at the back of the house, in a pretty courtyard, will keep you cool in summer! Several garden lounges and deckchairs, an upstairs terrace, a cosy chic living room, spacious, well-equipped bedrooms....everything has been designed to ensure you have a pleasant stay, and enjoy your vacation with peace of mind! The welcome is impeccable and warm, and the owner will be happy to advise you on many of your outings and leisure activities. A great address in Agen to get to know and try out for your vacations.

At the heart of the city, air-conditionned and soundproof bedrooms with all the comfort. A vast car-park is situated behind the hotel, free parking space for coachs in front of the entrance. The restaurant 'Le Carnot' serves a traditional cooking.

Enjoy a nice studio for 2 people, fully equipped and comfortable, located near the station, in the Tannerie district In a courtyard set back from the street, this beautiful stone building has been completely renovated to offer visitors 2 independent studios on the ground floor. Each one has a small terrace and an independent entrance, these accommodations will allow you to spend a stay in Agenais in the peace, and near all the conveniences. The charming studio owes its name to a cleverly orchestrated decoration between wood, iron and the warm colours of fabrics and paintings. You will feel good here, especially as the welcome is very attentive: coffee, tea and prunes are offered on arrival. In the evening, you can relax with the flat screen TV, Netflix, YouTube and a HD wifi connection. And for the night, a quality bedding is waiting for your dreams!

Enjoy a small studio for 2 people, fully equipped and comfortable, located near the station, in the Tannerie district. In a courtyard set back from the street, this beautiful stone building has been completely renovated to offer visitors 2 independent studios on the ground floor. Each one has a small terrace and an independent entrance, these accommodations will allow you to spend a stay in Agenais in the peace, and close to all the conveniences. The cocooning studio owes its name to an optimized layout to save space. The bed is retractable (unfolds and folds easily, instead of the sofa), and allows you to take advantage of the whole accommodation. Nicely decorated, you will feel good, especially since the reception is very attentive: coffee, tea, prunes on your arrival. In the evening, you can relax with the flat screen TV, Netflix, YouTube...

This Appart'City is ideally located in the city centre, 3 minutes' walk from Agen TGV train station and only 15 minutes' drive from Agen airport. The Appart'City Agen Centre offers comfortable and independent accommodation with private parking and free Wi-Fi. Our 103 apartments are equipped with an LCD screen, a kitchen with fridge, dishwasher and coffee or kettle. From the double studio to the family apartment for 6 people, they will satisfy all your business or family stays. A breakfast service is available every day and the laundry is available 24 hours a day. Order your pizza at the reception: cooked on site in 10 minutes.

Ideally located in the heart of the city, the Atypical apartment is fully equipped with every comfort for 2 people. Close to the historical monuments and the shops of the center, you stay in an 18th century building, renovated in a modern and practical style. L'Atypique is located on the ground floor of this building and offers you a studio with a double bed, quality bedding, and possibly a sofa bed for 2 people. Also you benefit from a shower room and a separate toilet Equipped with reversible air-conditioning and heating, a Wifi HD, as well as a Smart TV 4K Ultra HD with Netflix, YouTube, etc. you will have everything you need for pleasant entertainment. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven and microwave, fridge, coffee machine and kettle! A real comfortable break for a stay in the heart of Agen!

Ideally located in the heart of the city, the apartment Standing is fully equipped with every comfort for 2 people Close to the historical monuments and the shops of the centre, you stay in an 18th century building, renovated in a modern and practical style. Ideal for 2 people, the apartment can nevertheless accommodate 4 people thanks to the convertible sofa bed. You have quality sleeping arrangements, with 1 double bed and 1 convertible double sofa bed, and a private shower room with WC Equipped with reversible air conditioning and heating, a Wifi HD, as well as a Smart TV 4K Ultra HD with Netflix, YouTube, etc. you will have everything you need for pleasant entertainment. The kitchen is also fully equipped with oven and microwave, washing machine and dryer, coffee machine and kettle, and even an ironing kit! A real comfortable break for a stay in the heart of Agen!

Ideally located in the heart of the city, the Bistrot apartment is fully equipped with all the comforts for 2 people. Close to the historical monuments and the shops of the center, you stay in a building of the XVIIIth century, renovated in a modern and practical style. A real comfortable break for a stay in the heart of Agen!