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Things to see in Agen (France): 31 places and when to go
Agen is a town in France with around 58,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Museums and art (4), Temples (4). The best known are Brassac, Tarn-et-Garonne, Agen Cathedral and Agen aqueduct. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.2004, 0.6333
- Population
- About 58,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (4) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 128 km as the crow flies
What to see in Agen
The places in and around Agen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Brassac, Tarn-et-GaronneHistory27 km
- Agen CathedralCathedral located in Lot-et-Garonne, in France1.3 km
- Agen aqueductBridge in Agen2.3 km
- Château de Sainte-Mère13th-century ruined castle in Gers, France22 km
- Collégiale Saint-Pierre, La RomieuCollegiate church located in Gers, in France27 km
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'AgenMuseum in Agen, France1.4 km
- Walygator Sud-OuestAmusement and water park located in Agen (France), featuring family rides and the Aqualand water zone5.0 km
- Château de Flamarens13th-century castle in France24 km
- Château de LacassagneChâteau in Occitania, France25 km
- Château de PlieuxFrench castle29 km
- Ducourneau TheaterTheatre in Agen, France1.5 km
- Café le Sébastopol (Granges-sur-Lot)Historic building24 km
- Manufacture royale de toileHistory1.6 km
- Notre-Dame du BourgChapel located in Lot-et-Garonne, in France1.3 km
- église Saint-Martin de MourrensChurch located in Lot-et-Garonne, in France11 km
- Fontaine de Diane (Lectoure)Nature · History30 km
- Font'GrandHistory27 km
- Musée Eugène-Camoreyt de LectoureMuseum in France30 km
- Musée de la BatellerieMuseum in France26 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale de la frayère d'AloseProtected area in France2.0 km
- Tour du ChapeletTower1.4 km
- AqualandWith kids4.9 km
- De Villeneuve à La RomieuHiking2.0 km
- Domaine agroécologique de BarolleProtected area15 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Domaine D'Arton, Les Vignerons du Brulhois, Natural Mystick
- Nature: Espace naturel sensible du Bras mort de l'Espinassié
- History: Hôtel des Jacobins
- Hot springs: Kaléa - Bains et Spa, Les Thermes de Lectoure
When to go to Agen
The best time to visit Agen is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Agen
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Villeneuve-sur-Lot12 places23 km
- Montgaillard-en-Albret33 places28 km
- Larressingle20 places38 km
- Porte-du-Quercy20 places43 km
- Cordes-Tolosannes15 places45 km
- Solomiac7 places49 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Agen?
The best known: Brassac, Tarn-et-Garonne, Agen Cathedral, Agen aqueduct, Château de Sainte-Mère, Collégiale Saint-Pierre, La Romieu. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Agen?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Agen?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 128 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Agen as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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