Discover Penne-d'Agenais: History, Trails and Culinary Delights

Penne-d'Agenais is a medieval fortified town with well-preserved houses full of character and remains of its fortifications. A holiday apartment in Penne-d'Agenais offers views of culture, landscapes, activities and regional cuisine.

Culture between the Town Centre and Crafts

The medieval town centre includes the fortified Tour d'Alaric house. The Notre-Dame de Peyragude sanctuary is a pilgrimage site on the route to Compostela. In Magnac, the parish church of Saint-Saturnin has a bell-gable dating from the late 18th century. At L'atelier de tissage, tapestries, wall art, textile sculptures and accessories are created; the Dinanderie–Orfévrerie workshop produces sculptures, decorative art objects and commissioned works. Maria Garrouste offers demonstrations with tastings, cookery classes focused on gastronomy and an approximately one-hour guided tour of Penne-d'Agenais.

Lot Valley, Harbour and Car-Free Centre

The terraces of the Lot Valley and the slopes in the municipality of Penne-d'Agenais are predominantly planted with plum orchards; the fruit is intended for Pruneaux d'Agen. The town centre is completely car-free. Port-de-Penne was formerly a commercial river port and is now a mooring site for pleasure boaters. The Site Nature des Étangs de Ferrié nature area offers free access to a walking path along the Boudouyssou.

Active Days on Trails and Water

The Penne-d'Agenais–Magnac–Noaillac hiking trail is 13.2 km long, marked in yellow, classified as difficult and has a cumulative elevation gain of 450 m. The Penne-d'Agenais–Magnac–Noaillac route is suitable for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The Penne-d'Agenais–Auradou circuit passes through narrow valleys, steep hillsides and longer plateaus with shaded rest areas. Circuit E-Way Adventure offers a guided tour from Penne-d'Agenais on off-road electric scooters; the circuit is 21 km long and takes 2.5 hours. The Tour des Plus Beaux Villages de France® cycle route includes Penne-d'Agenais and extends over just under 160 km, taking 2 to 3 days; by train, it can be reached via the Penne-d'Agenais TER station. The Capitainerie de Penne-d'Agenais rents stand-up paddleboards, canoes, pedal boats and licence-free boats with 3, 6, 8 or 12 seats.

Prunes, Market and Farm Visits

The Marché traditionnel de Penne-d'Agenais is a Sunday morning producers' market on the Lot and takes place year-round. La Ferme du Lacaÿ grows Pruneaux d'Agen with IGP status using organic farming methods and processes them on site; the farm welcomes visitors and sells Pruneaux d'Agen and prune-based specialities directly. France Truffe offers guided tours of a truffle plantation year-round by appointment.

A Holiday Apartment Suited to Your Holiday Focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Penne-d'Agenais, it helps to consider whether culture, activities, water or culinary pleasures should shape your holiday. The car-free centre and crafts, hiking and cycling routes, electric scooters, boat hire, market, prunes and truffles offer different focal points. Choose your accommodation according to your preferred daily rhythm: between historical discoveries, active routes, water activities and culinary events.

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For the overarching travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.