Heritage

Francescas Country House

30 km southwest of Agen, discover Francescas, a fortified town founded in 1286 by Edward I of England. Step inside the fortified church of Notre-Dame, notable for its 14th-century portal and 17th-century mosaic. Then head to the central square: surrounded by arcades, it features old houses, one of which houses an original museum, the Musée de la Boîte Ancienne en Fer Blanc (Museum of Old Tin Boxes).
Another sight not to be missed on the Place aux Corniches de Francescas is the "Cornière Cassède" fresco, named after the artist who painted it. Straight out of his imagination, a well, mills, mountains, and streams stand alongside a pagoda and even a mosque! Finally, visit the Maison de la Hire, a medieval building leaning against the city ramparts, and continue your exploration by hiking along the trails in the municipality.