Penne d’Agenais,
city of the craft industry

Penne d’Agenais is a small, fortified, medieval (13th century) village of little more than 2000 inhabitants. The many vestiges present at Penne will give you an idea of the history of the city - the doors of the old wall, the old merchants' residences, the royal prisons, the 2 remaining chapels of the 13th century church, the ruins of Roy's castle...
You can also enjoy the countryside by participating in one of the many walks offered by the Tourist Office. Here you can discover the Penne Lake, the limestone plateaus and enjoy an amazing view of the Lot Valley.
However, Penne d’Agenais is overall a town of artists and craftsmen. Art galleries can be found on every corner and they are just waiting for you to explore them and admire the fabulous works! You can find decorative paintings, 'trompe d'oeil', wod sculptures, exotic glasswares, weavings, pottery, leather goods and more.

To see : art galleries of Penne, vestiges and the medieval borough, the medieval village of Frespech, the walk around the plate St Michel.

To taste : foie gras stove, prunes of Agen, wines of the valley of the Lot, the palanchou (cheese of tradition of cow's milk).

To know : there are 4 locks on this course: 2 automatics, 2 with lockkeepers.

Most Important : the farm of Souleilles: visit farm and breeding, visits of the museum of the foie gras, tasting.

Navigation on the Lot :

Crossing 5 natural areas: Gévaudan, Rouergue, haute Auvergne, Quercy and the Agenais; the Lot river is navigable for 70km and offers you peace and quiet. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful navigable regions of France. You can cross the Lot Valley and its vineyards, who are very well-known; you will discover the castles ands the villages while going with the flow.

Suggestions for cruises from Penne d'Agenais :

Week-end
Penne d’Agenais, Lustrac, Granges sur Lot, Penne d’Agenais : 92 km, 4 locks, 12 hours

Mini week
Penne d’Agenais, Lustrac, Clairac, Penne d’Agenais : 110 km, 4 locks, 16 hours

One week
Penne d’Agenais, Lustrac, Penne d’Agenais, Aiguillon, Penne d’Agenais : 148 km, 14 locks, 24 hours