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This old Roman town has played a large part in the historical change of France. Le Mas d'Agenais was lost and gained several times during the crusades and was under possession of the English during the 100 year war. It then became French again and the walls were rebuilt. There were a few more changes that took place during the Revolution, and then began the calm and quiet that the area enjoys today.
The legacy of the troubled past of this town has embodied itself in its architecture with ramparts, fortified wall and Roman doors all being part of the landscape. A marvellous Roman church still stands in the town and now home to a famous Rembrandt.
Whilst in the town make sure you indulge in some of the local produce, foie gras being particularly good.
Base Opening Hours
Opening hours: 9.00am to
12.00am and 2.00pm to 6.00pm on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. 8.30am to
12.00am and 1.30pm to 6.00pm on Monday,
Friday and Saturday. We are closed on
Sunday but can of course welcome clients
who arrive late on Saturday evening.
For clients taking a one-way cruise
there is the possibility of car transfer
from the departure base to the arrival
base at a cost of 95E. The boats are
available between 4pm and 6pm. If you
are going to arrive late, please advise
us by phone.
The nearest supermarket can be found in
Tonneins or Marmande, 15 kms from the
base. They open at 9.00am to 8.00pm
every day, but are closed on Sunday. In
the town surrounding the base, you can
find lots of shops, including a butcher,
baker, bank and grocers. These shops are
open everyday, apart from Sunday
morning. On Monday, you find only the
baker and the grocer open.
There are also pubs and one restaurant
in the town. The restaurant is closed on
Sunday evening. |
