Agen: Best Things to Do

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Agen is located in the department of Lot-et-Garonne of the French region Aquitaine.

There is Agen Cathedral which is dedicated to Saint Caprais built in the 12th century.

Visit the remarkable panorama of art history called Museum of Fine Arts of Agen.

Agen has several comfortable stays, one of them are ASTORIA and Quand la ville dort. They have excellent amenities and services you might enjoy.

Don't forget to visit Walibi Sud-Ouest for family entertainment. Experience a new thing by visiting Agen Garonne Passeligne-Pélissier Natural Park. It's worth visiting!

SIGHTSEEING

Agen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral which is located in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France. Agen Cathedral was built in the 12th century. In addition, it was listed an historic monument in 1863. The architecture features the Romanesque apse which is extended by a Gothic style.

Agen Cathedral

Very beautiful cathedral with the explanation in front of the place.

Stunning and very beautiful,tranquil and spiritual on Good Friday

It deserves a detour by the richness of its decoration and its organs.

Very well preserved and maintained.

Address : Place du Maréchal Foch, 47000 Agen, France

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DOWNTOWN

Chapelle Notre-Dame du Bourg was built in the XIIIth century when the chapel became a parish church under the name of Our Lady of the Bourg. It was decorated with stained glass windows by Bordeaux glassmaker Henri Feur in 1884. The architectural style is Gothic. In addition, this building is listed as a historic monument on February 22, 1926.

Chapelle Notre-Dame du Bourg

A stunning 13th century building located right in the downtown.

Address : Place Notre-Dame-du-Bourg, 47000 Agen, France

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SHOPPING

Com 3 Pom is actually a farmers market which is located in the heart of South-West France. Besides, in every week they will invite the customers to discovers a new flavors with their Com 3 Pom's baskets. You can taste amazing local products here. In addition, they also provide several different recipes for your culinary journey.

Com 3 Pom

A good place for shopping.

Always fresh products in a calm ambience.

The concept is top.

The staff is kind.

Address : MIN, Bâtiment M Travée 11 à 13, 47550 Boé, France

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FOOD & DRINK

French food features a simple combination of rich and natural flavors, beginning with the wine and cheese like Burgundy, camembert, and Chardonnay. In addition, there are plenty of delicious foods which are popular in France's surrounding such as Soupe à l'oignon, Cassoulet, Boeuf bourguignon, and etc. You can get them all in almost any restaurant in France. The best France's beverages are cocktails and wines.

CULTURE

France's culture can be seen through several aspects such as a center of fashion, cuisine, arts, and architecture. France's culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman. Catholicism is the predominant religion in France.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best times to visit Agen for ideal weather are on April 23rd to October 28th.

HOTEL

ASTORIA is an Appart Hotel which consists of a separate bedroom, a living room including a kitchenette, a large bathroom, and etc. It accommodates from one to four people. Enjoy their excellent amenities and facilities available here such as free internet access, meeting rooms, free parking, swimming pool, and etc. Quand la ville dort is a mansion hanging due south on the hillside of the Hermitage, it is a five minutes walk from the train station and the city center. Besides, the interior has resolutely chic in pure art deco style including high ceilings, monumental staircase, and many more.

ASTORIA

Pleasant hotel for spending a night if you are in the area.

It has large bed and spacious.

The breakfast is superb and the food is outstanding.

It also has great swimming pool and clean bathroom.

The staff is kind.

Address : 1350 Avenue du Midi, 47000 Agen, France

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Quand la ville dort

One of beautiful hotels in the area.

It provides spacious room in a charming atmosphere.

The foods at the restaurant are superb.

The staff is kind and welcoming.

Address : 71 Quai Georges Leygues, 47000 Agen, France

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RESTAURANT

Mariottat offers a great selection of menu which is special because the chefs plate it like an art. The menu included some dishes with a North African flavor. Enjoy stylish outdoor sitting and friendly staff. La Table De Michel Dussau offers a great food with a lovely service. Vegetarian menu is available here. The atmosphere is thoroughly business like yet relaxed. Would be a great place to enjoy your lunch or family dinner here.

Mariottat

Cozy place and reception worthy of a very large restaurant.

The dishes are excellent both visually and taste buds, a real treat.

Appetizers are a succession of exquisite discoveries.

The staff is very professional and very kind.

Address : 25 Rue Louis Vivent, 47000 Agen, France

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La Table De Michel Dussau

Exceptional restaurant with a calm atmosphere.

The meal is excellent from start to finish.

The choice of wines is remarkable and the addition is studied to the best of the quality of the products.

With menu formulas quite affordable.

The staff and chef were all lovely people.

Address : 1350 Avenue du Midi, 47000 Agen, France

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CAFE

Comfort yourself at Columbus Café & Co which is suitable for your lunch break with your buddies or colleagues or even your loved ones. They provide snacks and good coffee. Besides, the drinks are prepared manually and mixed with several items like velvety milk, crushed ice, hot chocolate, milk foam, and many more. Columbus Café & Co joins the SCA or Specialty Coffee Association, so you don't need to worry for a cup of coffee, because it serves from the expert barista.

Columbus Café & Co

One of great coffe shop in Lille.

It offers delicious ice chai latte and great other menus.

Great service and plenty of table to relax and enjoy your drink .

Pretty cool decor makes you comfortable.

Address : Centre commercial Euralille 100 Triangle Gare, Parvis Saint-Maurice, 59000 Lille, France

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Hang'ART

Friendly place for having a delicious coffee and meal.

Very nice menu, beautiful plate, rich in colors and tastes.

Super concept and in addition value for money is top.

Very welcoming staff.

Address : 116 Boulevard Edouard Lacour, 47000 Agen, France

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BAR AND NIGHTLIFE

Gueuleton is a great place to spend the night with your buddies enjoying a great atmosphere, an efficient place, and friendly staff. There are several tasty dishes and good choices of wines.

Gueuleton Agen

Excellent atmosphere in this French tapas-style restaurant bar.

Lots of choice of wines.

Very attentive and competent staff.

Address : Place Jean-Baptiste Durand, 47000 Agen, France

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INTERESTING PLACE

Walibi Sud-Ouest is an amusement park which is located in Roquefort near Agen. The park was opened on April 24, 1992. It includes 30 hectares with a castle of the XVIIIth century. Visiting with your whole family would be a great idea.

Walibi Sud-Ouest

Very nice family place, especially in the hot summer time with water games.

The is a good variety of rides and they even enjoyed the little cinema show.

Very clean and lots of space.

The ticket price is worth.

Address : 47310 Roquefort, France

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INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT

Agen Garonne Passeligne-Pélissier Natural Park is based on the idea to build in an artificial way the conditions of a compatible biodiversity with human activity for the largest crowd. Besides, the labyrinth, land art construction based on the model of Dézalier d’Argenville which is drawn by topography and represents the foreground of the hillsides of the Garonne river. This place is highly recommended to use an action camera.