Departure from Le Mas d'Agenais
Le Mas d'Agenais is an ancient Roman town steeped in history. Stop on the way to St Jacques de
Santiago , who participated in all major historical upheavals in the region, Le Mas d' Agenais was in turn Cathar stronghold during the Albigensian Crusade , a British possession during the Hundred Years War and French and Catholic returned , she was taken and sacked by Admiral de Coligny . Its walls rebuilt , the Army of the Princes at the Fronde, took it by storm. It was taken over by the Royal troops and there were a few ups and downs during the Revolution. Today life is calm and quiet. Its ramparts, its Romanesque doorway , fountain Galaine , Romanesque church has a Rembrandt known worldwide , attest to its historic past . From the base boat rental Mas d' Agenais , discover the calm Canal Lateral a la Garonne , the quiet charm and the fortified villages of the River Baise and for experienced navigators, the Lot River and its landscapes. |
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