Ride Day 2
La Réole → Agen
Sun, Sep 13
Distance 28 mi
Elevation 120 ft
Estimated Tour Time 4h 30m
Oh, the places you'll go!
…And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent
guaranteed.)
- First sustained Canal de Garonne
Transition into true canal experience with dedicated cycling infrastructure and waterway commerce heritage.
- Le Mas-d'Agenais church
Authentic Rembrandt painting in a small village setting, unexpected artistic treasure in countryside.
Tonight: Agen
Agen sits at the confluence of the Lot and Garonne rivers, a strategic junction where two major waterways converge. As the gateway between Atlantic plains and Mediterranean approaches, Agen marks the transition point on the Canal de Garonne—a day's ride from La Réole and the departure point for Moissac. Historic prunes define the region; the town itself preserves medieval quarters and bridges spanning its dual rivers.
Water & Services
Mile 6.2
Public (Esplanade de Maré)
on-route
Public (Esplanade de Maré); Boulangerie L'Ami du Pain — 1 Bd Liberté 47200 Marmande; Cafés
Mile 6.2
Boulangerie L'Ami du Pain — 1 Bd Liberté 47200 Marmande
on-route
Public (Esplanade de Maré); Boulangerie L'Ami du Pain — 1 Bd Liberté 47200 Marmande; Cafés
Mile 6.3
Halte Nautique
Verified Strong.
Critical canal gateway; professional-grade services.
Mile 6.4
(W & WC) Esplanade de Meilhan-sur-Garonne
Esplanade
Below the bandstand, 4 steps down, there are all amenities.
Mile 7.9
Base de Loisirs
Verified Strong.
Major stop; 2026 logs confirm high-standard facilities.
Mile 9.2
Canal/Lock (Port de Vénès)
on-route
Canal/Lock (Port de Vénès); Au Fournil du Mas — Centre 47430 Le Mas; Cafés
Mile 9.2
Fournil du Mas — Centre 47430 Le Mas
on-route
Canal/Lock (Port de Vénès); Au Fournil du Mas — Centre 47430 Le Mas; Cafés
Mile 12.6
Eglise de Samazan
Place du Village
Tap in front of the church on the village square, with shady benches nearby. 1km from the Marmande-Casteljaloux Green Way (opened in 2022 between Montpouillan -canal- and Casteljaloux).
Mile 12.8
Esplanade de Maré
Bastide heritage.
Reliable municipal park setting; strong town signal.
Mile 12.8
L'Ami du Pain
53 Avenue Christian Baylac, 47200 Marmande
Located on a main avenue heading toward the town center.
Mile 15.8
Port de Vénès
Verified Strong.
Main boat-hire base ensures full year-round services.
Mile 15.8
Au Fournil du Mas
12 Place de la Halle, 47430 Le Mas-d'Agenais
In the center next to the historic wooden market hall.
Mile 19.0
Café (Place de l'Église)
on-route
Café (Place de l'Église); Boulangerie du Lot — Centre 47320 Clairac; Cafés
Mile 19.0
Boulangerie du Lot — Centre 47320 Clairac
on-route
Café (Place de l'Église); Boulangerie du Lot — Centre 47320 Clairac; Cafés
Mile 19.0
Parc (Jardin Public)
on-route
Parc (Jardin Public); La Mie Câline — Centre 47400 Tonneins; Cafés
Mile 22.8
Public (Place d'Armes)
on-route
Public (Place d'Armes); Le Fournil de Damazan — Centre 47160 Damazan; Cafés
Mile 22.8
Fournil de Damazan — Centre 47160 Damazan
on-route
Public (Place d'Armes); Le Fournil de Damazan — Centre 47160 Damazan; Cafés
Mile 23.5
Public (Place du 14 Juillet)
on-route
Public (Place du 14 Juillet); Boulangerie Maison Marès — Place du 14 Juillet 47190 Aiguillon; Cafés
Mile 23.5
Boulangerie Maison Marès — Place du 14 Juillet 47190 Aiguillon
on-route
Public (Place du 14 Juillet); Boulangerie Maison Marès — Place du 14 Juillet 47190 Aiguillon; Cafés
Mile 25.6
Place de l'Abbaye
Clairac
Older historic district facilities; check locally.
Mile 25.6
Cours de la Marne
Tonneins
Central riverside park; regular municipal cleaning.
Mile 25.6
La Mie Câline
21 Place Jean Jaurès, 47400 Tonneins
On a main square in the center of Tonneins.
Mile 29.4
Place d'Armes
Tidy bastide.
Maintained bastide square; reliable for mid-ride.
Mile 30.1
Place du 14 Juillet
Confluence bastide.
Solid municipal signal in central location.