Agen, also known as the capital of the prune, is a municipality of more than 32,000 inhabitants, in the southwest of France. It is located between the metropolises of Bordeaux and Toulouse in the department of Lot-et-Garonne and is crossed by the river Ga
Agen, also known as the capital of the prune, is a municipality of more than 32,000 inhabitants, in the southwest of France. It is located between the metropolises of Bordeaux and Toulouse in the department of Lot-et-Garonne and is crossed by the river Garonne. The city is mainly known for the cultivation of prunes which was for a long time the main activity of the city and the region. Today, it is a more commercial and touristic city. Indeed, as a city of more than 2000 years, it has a rich architectural and religious heritage that testifies to its medieval past and attracts every year many tourists passing through the region.
Getting around from Agen.
The city of Agen is connected to many roads that allow you to move in the southwest of France. It is crossed by the RD813 and the A62 freeway which both lead to Toulouse and Bordeaux, the two metropolises of the region. In addition, a third axis, the N21, connects the city to destinations such as Bergerac or Limoges. These roads are used by numerous bus lines serving all the towns in the region. Finally, Agen has an airport connected to Paris-Orly airport.
Parking rates and zones in Agen.
The city of Agen has two different types of parking zones depending on their location and frequency, a green zone with the lowest rate of 0.80€ per hour and an orange zone with the highest rate of 1.30€ per hour. In addition, the city of Agen offers 30 minutes of free parking once a day regardless of the zone. Free parking is also available every day from 12am to 2pm, 7pm to 9am, Sundays and holidays.
The different subscriptions available.
Agen also offers monthly and annual passes for artisans working in the prune capital and residents who live there all year round. The rates are preferential, and registration is done at the municipal police.
Where to park in Agen?
The city of Agen is home to more than 32,000 inhabitants and many artisans. Parking spaces on the road can be difficult to access and require long minutes of searching. This is why the city also has public parking lots that facilitate parking for visitors. Parkimeter works with 7 of these parking lots and recommends that you reserve your parking space in these parking lots in advance to avoid any stress when you arrive in Agen.