- Lignac
Infobox Commune de France
nomcommune=Lignac
région=Centre
département=Indre
arrondissement=Le Blanc
canton=Bélâbre
insee=36094
cp=36370
maire=Maurice De Vasselot
mandat=2008-2011
intercomm=
longitude=1.21916666667
latitude=46.4669444444
alt moy=160 m
alt mini=104
alt maxi=197 m
hectares=6703
km²=67.03
sans=572
date-sans=2007
dens=8|Lignac is a commune in the
Indre department in centralFrance .Location
[http://www.lignac.co.uk Lignac] is a village in the department of L'Indre (36). Located in the South West corner of the department, the commune covers an area of over 6500 Ha. The commune is found on the borders of the ancient regions of Berry, Poitou and La Marche, being in the first fothills of the Massif Central. The village lies within the National park of the Brenne, a region noted for its lakes and wildlife.
Events
* Fêtes Patronal is the last weekend in July.This includes Brocante, Cycle race, Fireworks, Fun fare and Parade
* Fêtes de Château Guillaume is the first Sunday in October
* Christmas market at Château Guillaume 25th and 25th November with local produce and crafts as well as a special Mass and meal.
* 14th July Méchoui du club Lignac Pétanque « Fanny » Lamb Barbecue, Midi ou soir
History
The name Lignac probably comes from Roman descent. During the Roman occupation there appears to have been a rich land owner called Linius in the area. There are references to Liniacum and Villa Linii in some sources.
Within the commune lies the hamlet of Château Guillaume, this was once a commune in its own right up until 1829. The château was at its height between the years of 1087 and 1112 when it was the home of Guillaume IX, Duke of Aquitaine. Said to be the home of Eleanor of Aquitaine, consort of both King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England.
The Château of Lignac was constructed in the 15th century and was situated in the centre of the village. All that remains today are the feet of two pillars to the old gateway.
The Church of St Christophe dates back to around the XI and XII centuries, there is a mention of the church in department archives from 1630.
Clubs
* Club "Fanny" Petanque meet most saturdays in the centre of the village, see website [http://www.lignac.co.uk/Boules.html Petanque] for more information.
* Football club U.S. Lignac play in 4th division departmental.
* Family Rural - Familles Rurales, with lots of activites, like: Gymnastics, groups for all agesfrom young to old; painting workshops; caligraphie workshops; children activities most wednesdays.
* Blood donors
* Lignac Hunt - Société de Chasse
* Fishing and Tennis are also avaiable details and tickets can be bought from the bar or Marie
Further reading
Blanchaued et al., "Lignac entre Brenne et Boichand-Sud 1850-1950" (2007)
Population
Source : INSEE
ee also
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Communes of the Indre department External links
* [http://www.lignac.co.uk Lignac info]
* [http://lignac.co.uk/Boules.html Club Fanny Petanque Lignac]
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