Valence: Apartments and Holiday Homes

Valence d'Agen is an English bastide dating back to the 13th century. The town's history includes the central market hall lined with arcades and the traditional dovecote, which is regarded as a symbol of the rural heritage of southwestern France.

Anyone planning a stay in Valence d'Agen will want to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture and History

The Del Théron washhouse is the oldest washhouse in Valence d'Agen. The washhouses of Valence d'Agen can be visited independently and without a guide at any time. The town also has a contemporary art trail featuring works by artists in public spaces.

Paths and Water

The port of Valence d'Agen welcomes boats and barges all year round, as well as leisure boaters passing through. Along the Canal des Deux Mers, the towpath has been developed as a Voie Verte for walks and cycling tours. The 18-kilometre-long, flat Circuit Val de Garonne starts at the bike station at the former slaughterhouse in Valence d'Agen.

Markets and Local Character

Every Saturday morning, a farmers' market featuring local producers takes place beneath the historic market hall on Place Nationale in Valence d'Agen. The markets of Valence d'Agen offer seasonal fruit and vegetables from the Garonne Valley. The Tuesday morning market in Valence d'Agen is a lively culinary tradition that has continued since the bastide was founded in 1283.

Green Spaces and Activities

The Jardin de Pontus is a green space in the heart of Valence d'Agen and is used for walks and relaxation. The Jardin de Pontus has an eco-pasture with sheep. Two entertaining Baludik walks take place in Valence d'Agen. They are completed using a free app with geolocation activated.

The Cinéma-Théâtre Apollo offers a rich and varied programme all year round.

For the main travel overview: Tarn-et-Garonne.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Caumont, Lamothe-Capdeville, L'honor-De-Cos, Dunes, Loze, Saint-Vincent-Lespinasse, Montpezat-de-Quercy, Barry-d'Islemade.