Château de Lignières

Château de Lignières is a three-story stone structure with two square corner pavilions enclosed by a moat system. The building forms a fortified courtyard on the southern side and is fed by a river that supplies the defensive water system.

The castle was rebuilt in the early 17th century on medieval foundations by architect Jehan Cosset for patron Charles Poussard. This reconstruction maintained the site's strategic role, which had served as a fortification for centuries before.

The rooms display fireplaces and fixtures that reflect daily life in the 17th century. Visitors can observe how residents lived and what materials furnished their spaces back then.

A bridge crosses the moat to reach the fortified courtyard on the southern side of the structure. Visitors should expect uneven ground and water features, so appropriate footwear and careful footing on the pathways are recommended.

The roof of the corner pavilions rests on machicolations, a medieval defensive technique that remains visibly intact. Extending from a southern corner is a two-story wing that breaks the otherwise balanced layout of the structure.

Location: Lignières-Ambleville

GPS coordinates: 45.55780,-0.18250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28