Agen (Aquitaine) Pop: 30,000

A town located in southern France on the river Garonne.

In France, Agen is famous as the "capital of the prune," a local produce, you can find either as a sweet (stuffed with purée) or after-dinner fare (prunes soaked in Armagnac, a type of Brandy).

Attractions in Agen:

12th century cathedral of Agen

St Caprasius - one of the few large churches in France with two naves

Brulhois Vineyards

Fortified town of Moirax

Fortified mill of Henry IV - 13th century mill with 12th century Roman bridge

Ducal Castle - 13th century

Chateaude de Madaillan - castle