- Agen is a cathedral city located on the River Garonne in the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region of Southwestern France.
- It is famed for being the centre of the prune growing region of France.
History
- During the Gallo-Roman Period it was known as Aginnum.
- It was the capital of the Nitiobroges Gallic Tribe in the Province of Gallia Aquitania.
Museums
- Museum of Fine Arts, Agen
- The museum holds artefacts from all periods of history.
- Agen Museum of Fine Arts
Villascopia, Roman Villa, Agen
Nearby Roman Sites
- Villascopia
- Located in Rue Lamarque, 47240 Castelculier, 4.5 miles (7.5km) from Agen town centre..
- The Ruins of a 4th century CE Gallo-Roman villa are enhanced by 3D projections. There is also a collection of artefacts found on the site.
- The Site is now permanently closed to the Public.
Other Sites
- Aqueduct du Canal de Garonne
- The modern Canal de Garonne (connecting to the Canal du Midi) is carried across the River Garonne by an impressive aqueduct built in 1849.
Roman Roads
Museum of Fine Arts, Agen