History
The Château de Lignières-Sonneville was rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century on the site of a medieval building that had fallen into disrepair. Its façades and roofs are classified as historic monuments; two fireplaces on the first floor are listed.
The Château de Lignières-Sonneville is accessed via a bridge spanning the river that feeds the moats. The Notre-Dame-de-Lignières church also dates back a long way: it was built at the end of the 12th century, restored several times, particularly in the 15th century, and is classified as a French historic monument.
Those planning a trip to Lignières-Sonneville can choose to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and crafts
La Petite Maison du Lin is housed in a former sheepfold and recreates the living quarters of a weaver from the Charente during the Second Empire. It also offers a practical introduction to the crafts of lace-making, spinning and weaving.
La Charmille is a Maison à balet, a type of house characteristic of Charente architecture. The main building at La Charmille is classified because of its impressive roof structure. The Jardin des Senteurs contains several washhouses.
Walking routes
The guide “Pas à Pas en Grande Champagne” lists Lignières-Sonneville as one of the villages that can be explored independently at your own pace.
