Make a holiday rental cottage or accommodation in Agen, France your home away from home

Agen, France, is a town 80 miles south of Bordeaux in the Lot-et-Garonne department. As the oldest town in the region, Agen’s origins can be traced back as far as Neolithic times, but it was during the Middle Ages that Agen began to prosper and take the form recognisable today. Set in lush countryside, Agen is surrounded by vineyards and plantations, which produce the prunes which have made Agen such a famous destination of gastronomic tours of France.

Things to do on holiday in Agen, France

The whole area surrounding Agen, France is dotted with excellently preserved bastide towns, (like Moirax and Monflanquin), huge Renaissance castles, secluded monasteries and beautiful châteaux and villas. Agen is a region of Lot-et-Garonne which is best travelled slowly, by foot or by bike, meaning that you can take in the many sights, smells and sounds of rural France.

Taking a few hours to walk the streets of Agen will allow you to stumble across some truly magnificent sights. The famous Cathedral de St Caprais is only the icing on the cake as far as important historical monuments go, as there are some beautiful castles, stately homes and inspiring art galleries to find, especially in the medieval quarter.

Every year, the famous Foire d’Agen is held in the city during September, drawing huge crowds from across France, and making Agen accommodation very hard to find. The fair consists of a magnitude of rides, concerts, exhibitions, markets and animal shows, bringing a carnival atmosphere to Agen.

No matter how long you stay in Agen accommodation or rent a cottage near Agen, the Fontirou Caves in the Lot Valley are an essential place to visit. The maze of underground tunnels and caves are adorned with huge, glistening stalactites and stalagmites, that make for jaw-dropping viewing! If you have time after your tour, there is a delightful woodland mini-golf course here too!

Places to holiday in Agen, France

Many people take Agen accommodation to take advantage of the excellent fishing. Fisherman will be perfectly at home in Lauzun, a charming village offering some of the finest fishing in the whole department. It is a charming place to visit, where traditional craft and gastronomy still survive with style.

Weather in Agen, France

Temperatures in summer are ideal, averaging around 25°C during July and August, which is hot, but not unpleasantly so.

Flights to Agen, France

Toulouse Airport (TLS) is just an hour from any Agen accommodation, which is serviced by easyJet from Bristol (BRS) and London. Alternatively, the TGV from Paris arrives into Toulouse or Bordeaux, both of which are within an hour of a rental cottage near Agen or a property in Agen city centre.