Agen - A beautiful Place in France

Agen is known as prunes and it is located on the half way between Bordeaux and Toulouse. The city is very beautiful and covered by Canal and a river.Interestingly, the world-famous Agen prunes are not actually from Agen, but from nearby villages. They came to be connected with Agen because they were distributed from this city. If you are traveling to Agen, you will surely visit the city’s covered market. Also visit the historic Place des Laitiers on Saturdays for the organic market.

La Musée Pruneau Gourmand is the prime destination for those interested in Agen’s most famous crop. The museum traces the colorful history of the area’s prunes. There is a prune maze open July through September. The shop presents prunes prepared almost every way imaginable. 

Where to Stay in Agen

• You can enjoy your stay at Agen. Château des Jacobins is a four-star hotel and it was originally built for a count in the 19th century, and the castle remains divinely appointed today. The rooms are among the finest in this region of France.
• Château de Lassalle has 17 inviting and comfortably elegant rooms. The common areas continue that theme, including a warm billiards and game room. The hotel’s restaurant is its best allure of all, featuring premium examples of regional cuisine