France
Stays in Agen
Agen, located in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, offers a charming blend of historical heritage and modern amenities. Visitors can explore its medieval streets, enjoy the local gastronomy, and discover the beauty of the Garonne River. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxed French experience.
Updated October 14, 2026
Agen in numbers
Agen sits on the Garonne in Lot-et-Garonne, roughly halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, and is best known in France for its prunes. The old centre, around Saint-Caprais Cathedral and the arcaded streets near Place des Laitiers, is compact enough to cover on foot, and the Pont-Canal carries the Canal de Garonne across the river just outside it. Stays range from small character hotels in the centre to modern residences and serviced apartments with kitchenettes, many with air-conditioning, which matters in the hot summers of the south-west. It suits a slow stop between the two cities rather than a packed itinerary.
12 stays in Agen
Château hotelsAgen
Hôtel Château des Jacobins
19th-century mansion in Agen centre, ideal for family stays
Why guests love itI would recommend Hôtel Château des Jacobins to families who want a characterful base in central Agen. The 19th-century private mansion has air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, modern en suite bathrooms and free WiFi. A continental breakfast is served in an elegant dining room or on the terrace. The Garonne is 500 metres away and the train station 1 km, so a family can manage on foot.
Spa & thalassoAgen
Serra Boutique Hôtel
Comfortable rooms, a sauna, fitness centre, and family-friendly amenities
Why guests love itSerra Boutique Hôtel in Agen has a children's playground and a garden, which is worth noting for a four-star in a city. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with garden or city views. Parents get a sauna, a fitness centre and a beauty salon, and the restaurant, bar and terrace mean dinner without leaving the hotel. Breakfast offers diverse options. I recommend it to families who want comfort and something for the children on site.
Spa & thalassoAgen
DOMITYS - Les Vergers d'Ebène
Apartments with balconies, a sauna, and a restaurant in Agen
Why guests love itDOMITYS - Les Vergers d'Ebène in Agen offers one-bedroom apartments with a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette, air-conditioning and a balcony overlooking the garden or the city. For a small family, the separate living room and the kitchenette make several days easier, and the walk-in shower is practical. The garden and sun terrace give outdoor space, and there is a restaurant and a bar on site. Parents can use the sauna and the fitness room. WiFi is free. No pool or play area is listed.
Spa & thalassoAgen
Mercure Agen Centre
Outdoor pool and sun terrace in Agen, with family-friendly amenities
Why guests love itMercure Agen Centre has an outdoor swimming pool with a large sunbathing terrace, the main attraction for children on warm days in the south-west. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and satellite TV, and private parking makes arriving by car easy. Internet access is free. From here, Agen's cathedral and the canal bridge carrying the Canal de Garonne over the river are easy outings. I would book it for a family stopover in summer, with afternoons by the pool.
Historic hotelsAgen
Appart'City Confort Agen Centre
Air-conditioned studios with kitchens in Agen's historic centre
Why guests love itAppart'City Confort Agen Centre is an air-conditioned residence in Agen's historic city centre, a short walk from the SNCF train station, and I find the studios practical for families. Each is fully furnished with an equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private shower. A laundry facility is available, which helps on longer stays, and a daily buffet breakfast offers gluten-free options. Pets are welcome.
City apartmentsAgen
LE QUAI 6 - Studio neuf CALME LUMINEUX - CLIM - WiFi - Gare à 200m
Modern aparthotel studios with full kitchens and air-conditioning near Agen station
Why guests love itLe Quai 6 offers modern studios in Agen, each with a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. For a small family, the kitchen and washing machine make a stay of several days easier, with meals and laundry handled in the studio. WiFi is free and every unit has a work desk. The train station is close by, which suits families arriving without a car. As these are studios, space is limited, so it fits a couple with one young child best.
Family-friendlyAgen
Cit'Hotel Stim'Otel
City centre hotel with traditional restaurant and private parking
Why guests love itCit'Hotel Stim'Otel is a three-star in central Agen with 58 air-conditioned rooms and a large car park, convenient for families on a road trip through the south-west. The restaurant serves traditional cuisine, so dinner is easy after a long drive, and breakfast is a buffet. Reception is open 24 hours and pets are accepted. I recommend it to families who want a central, practical stop in Agen with parking and a meal on site.
Family-friendlyAgen
Campanile Agen
A pet-friendly hotel with an on-site restaurant near Agen city centre
Why guests love itCampanile Agen provides baby kits on request, a practical detail for parents travelling with very young children. The three-star sits about 2 kilometres from the city centre and train station, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and free WiFi. Its restaurant serves seasonal and regional dishes, so dinner is easy after a day out, and breakfast is a daily buffet. Pets are welcome too. I would choose it as a simple, family-friendly stopover when passing through Agen.
Spa & thalassoAgen
Résidence Columba - Apparts meublés Agen Sud
Independent studio apartments with terraces and a fitness room near Agen
Why guests love itIndependent studios with terraces make Résidence Columba a flexible choice for families staying a while near Agen. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchenette, there is a laundry room on site and a fitness room for adults. Children will like that the Aquasud swimming pool and leisure centre are just steps away, and the banks of the Garonne are within walking distance. Free private parking helps since the city centre is a short drive away. Guests rate it 8.0.
City apartmentsAgen
LE QUAI 5 - Studio NEUF CALME - CLIM - WiFi - Gare à 200m
Modern studio apartment with air-conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen near the station
Why guests love itLe Quai 5 is a studio apartment in Agen with a private bathroom, air-conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave and an oven. For a small family, the kitchen and the washing machine make a stay of several days easier, and streaming services help on quiet evenings. WiFi is free and there is a work desk. The train station is 200 metres away. As a studio, space is limited, so it suits a couple with one young child best.
Family-friendlyAgen
B&B HOTEL Agen
Family-friendly comfort with free parking and a local breakfast
Why guests love itB&B HOTEL Agen offers comfortable, soundproofed family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms and work desks, and I find it a sensible, inexpensive-feeling base for families on the road. WiFi is free, there is a lift and complimentary private parking on site. A continental buffet breakfast with local specialities is available. The hotel is near Agen Exhibition Centre and Stade Armandie. Pets are welcome.
Family-friendlyAgen
Ibis Agen Centre - Rénové en 2026
Modern, air-conditioned rooms in central Agen with a 24-hour reception
Why guests love itI would consider the Ibis Agen Centre for families who want a plain, central base in Agen. The hotel was renovated in 2026, and its rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with free WiFi. The reception is open 24 hours, which helps with late arrivals, and the buffet breakfast offers sweet and savoury choices. Saint Caprais Cathedral is only 500 metres away, so the first walk of the stay is easy.
What to expect
- The old centre around Saint-Caprais Cathedral and Place des Laitiers is easy to explore on foot
- The Pont-Canal carries the Canal de Garonne over the river, a good start for towpath walks and rides
- Agen prunes are the local speciality, sold at markets and specialist shops
- The city sits about halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse on the main rail line
- A slower pace than the big south-west cities, suited to a quiet stopover
Local tips
- Explore the old centre on foot, including the arcaded streets around Place des Laitiers.
- Visit a local market for fresh produce and regional specialities.
- Walk or cycle the Canal de Garonne towpath from the Pont-Canal for a different view of the city.
- Taste Agen prunes and other south-west specialities in the old town.
- Use local buses or a hired bike to go beyond the city centre.
Frequently asked questions
The city centre is the easiest base for the historic streets, restaurants and shops. Areas near the Garonne and the canal give river views and a calmer atmosphere, while places slightly outside the centre usually offer more space and easier parking, useful if you arrive by car.