The Area
The Agenais region includes Pays de Serres (which
means Eagle's talons) to the north of the Garonne and the Pays de Brulhois
on the left bank.
The principal cities in the region are
Toulouse and Bordeaux. The departments between these are Lot-et-Garonne
& Tarn-et-Garonne. The major towns close to Prayssas include:
Agen: The County town of the Lot-et-Garonne which changed
hands 11 times during the hundred years war and is well known for its plums
(pruneaux). On the banks of the Garonne river it has a beautiful
museum housed in four Renaissance houses.
Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the
Lot river. Founded in 1264 it has preserved a large quantity of small streets
and half-timbered buildings. Close by is a superb 18 hole golf course.
There are many Beaux Villages in the region including:
Moissac: On the banks of the Tarn river this bustling town
with lively weekend markets, is famous for its Romanesque Abbey and Cloisters.
http://www.moissac.fr
Penne d'Agenais: This medieval village is renowned for its
many artists and craftsmen including potters, jewellers, weavers and many
more.
http://www.ville-pennedagenais.fr
Pujols: "village on a hilltop", the name aptly describes
this pretty village which has been used as a fortification since Roman times.
http://pujols.free.fr
Duras: 800 years of history. Home of the Côtes de Duras
wines, with excellent varieties of Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet-Franc,
Sauvignon, Sémillon and Muscadelle. http://www.paysdeduras.com