Penne-d'Agenais

This hilltop settlement stands at 210 meters above sea level, featuring narrow cobblestone streets and traditional stone buildings overlooking the Lot Valley.

The medieval center developed as a strategic military stronghold during the Middle Ages, controlling access routes through the Lot-et-Garonne region.

Notre-Dame de Peyragude basilica, constructed in the nineteenth century, stands as a prime representation of Neo-Gothic architecture in southwestern France.

The railway station provides direct connections to Périgueux and Agen, making the village accessible for both residents and tourists throughout the year.

The village holds membership in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France association, representing one of only five communes in Lot-et-Garonne with this distinction.

Location: canton of Penne-d'Agenais

Location: Lot-et-Garonne

Location: arrondissement of Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Elevation above the sea: 118 m

Shares border with: Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot, Valeilles, Auradou, Dausse, Hautefage-la-Tour, Massoulès, Trémons, Trentels, Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Phone: +33553362525

Email: mairie@ville-pennedagenais.fr

Website: http://ville-pennedagenais.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.38861,0.81889

Latest update: June 5, 2025 01:21