Agen
Sign in to saveAgen (, , ) is the prefecture of the southwestern French department of Lot-et-Garonne. It lies on the river Garonne, southeast of Bordeaux. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 32,801..
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Agen is a city in southwestern France that serves as the administrative center of the Lot-et-Garonne department, located along the Garonne river southeast of Bordeaux. With a population of about 32,800 people as of 2023, it functions as an important regional hub in the area.
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- Locality
- Agen
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- France
- Population
- 34,367
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- Geography
- Climate
- Toponymy
- Population
- Economy
- Sights
- Colour photography pioneer
- Entertainment
- Sport
- Transport
- Diocese
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- Miscellaneous
- Jewish presence
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Agen (, , ) is the prefecture of the southwestern French department of Lot-et-Garonne. It lies on the river Garonne, southeast of Bordeaux. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 32,801..
==History== Agen (Latin ) was the capital of the Celtic tribe of the Nitiobroges, and the discovery of extensive ruins attests its importance under the Roman Empire. In later times it was the capital of the Agenais region. Its bishopric was founded in the 4th century. Agen changed hands more than once in the course of the Albigensian wars, and at their close a tribunal of inquisition was established in the town and inflicted cruel persecution on the heretics. During the religious wars of the 16th century, Agen took the part of the Catholics and openly joined the League in 1589.