Things to do in Agen: the must-see sights

Guide · Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 7 places to discover

The prune capital on the banks of the Garonne, Agen is crossed by a spectacular canal bridge that carries the lateral canal over the river.

Looking for things to do in Agen, places to visit near Agen or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 7 must-see places in Agen

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The Agen Canal Bridge Must-see

The second-longest canal bridge in France, carrying the Garonne lateral canal over the river.

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Museum of Fine Arts of Agen

A museum set in four Renaissance mansions, with a fine painting collection.

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Saint-Caprais Cathedral of Agen

A Romanesque and Gothic cathedral, UNESCO-listed as part of the Ways of St James to Santiago de Compostela.

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The Old Town of Agen

Medieval lanes and half-timbered houses of the historic centre, between the canal and the Garonne.

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The Jacobins Church of Agen

A 13th-century Gothic brick church, a former Dominican convent now an exhibition space.

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The Ducourneau Theatre

A Belle Époque Italian-style theatre inaugurated in 1908, with a richly decorated interior.

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The Esplanade du Gravier

A vast tree-lined promenade on the banks of the Garonne, linked to the opposite bank by a pedestrian footbridge.

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