Saint-Sornin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The parish church of Saint-Saturnin dates back to the 12th century and was partially remodelled.
Those considering Saint-Sornin as a destination may wish to find a holiday apartment there.
Culture
Inside Saint-Saturnin Church are paintings depicting biblical scenes, stained-glass windows and 12th-century frescoes.
Saint-Saturnin Church is open daily year-round and can be visited free of charge.
Saint-Roch Chapel, also known as Notre-Dame-de-la-Lande, is located on the former Chemin des Anglais. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims used this east-west route to reach the shrine of Santiago de Compostela and the relics of Saint Eutropius in Saintes.
Local popular devotion to the statue of Saint Anthony attributed to it the ability to heal children. The statue itself dates from the 17th century.
The Logis de la Fenêtre offers views to the west and south and has two cylindrical towers. The main building dates from the 15th or 16th century and was extensively remodelled.
The privately owned Logis de la Fenêtre cannot be visited and may only be viewed from the outside.
The history of transport is also part of the local character: the historic Petit Mairat train served Saint-Sornin on the route from Roumazière to Angoulême.
Walking routes
“Miracles au pays des vignes” is a 4-kilometre circular quiz walking trail lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
“Miracle au pays des vignes” is a 4-kilometre family quiz trail in the Saint-Sornin wine-growing region.
“Sentiers et vallons sorvinois” is a more demanding 15-kilometre route that can be completed by bicycle or on foot.
Wine
Domaine du Guimbelot produces a selection of organic white wines in Saint-Sornin, including dry, sweet and liqueur-style wines.
Cave de Saint-Sornin – Maison Soulat is a visitor-oriented winery offering Charente wines, locally produced spirits and regional products.
Cave de Saint-Sornin – Maison Soulat also offers the wines “SAPIENS” and “PETIT SAPIENS”; both bear the IGP Saint-Sornin designation.
For the higher-level travel overview: Charente.
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