Agen 's a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It lies on the river Garonne 84 miles southeast of Bordeaux. It's the capital of the department. Economy The town has a higher level of unemployment than the national average. Major employers include UPSA, the pharmaceutical factory. Sights The old centre of town contains a number of medieval buildings. The 12th century Agen Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Caprasius,'s one of the barest handful of large church… (More on Agen)