Nature
Sournia lies in the uplands at an altitude of 540 m and is crossed by the La Désix river. The 32.3 km-long La Désix rises near the Col d’Aussières and flows into the Agly near Ansignan.
The Chapelle Saint-Michel is situated in a densely wooded area; several paths lead to it, making it a destination for walks.
A holiday apartment in Sournia is one possible form of accommodation for a stay in the village.
Culture and History
The ruins of the former Saint-Michel church were classified as a historic monument by a decree dated 2 August 1965. Its nave is believed to have been built before 950 and is attributed to Visigothic architecture in the Mediterranean Pyrenees.
The Ancienne église Sainte-Félicité was also protected by a decree dated 2 August 1965. It is believed to have been built shortly after 950.
The choir of the Eglise paroissiale de la nativité de Notre Dame is decorated with 17th-century stucco work; the altarpieces date from the 18th century.
The Grotte du Menié was converted into a chapel in 1874 by Monsieur Mir, the parish priest of Sournia.
The single-nave Chapelle Saint Laurent d’Arsa is located 500 m north of the ruins of Château d’Arsa and houses a 13th-century statue of the Virgin Mary.
The Château of Sournia dates from 1537.
Local Life
During the summer season, a small market featuring local producers takes place on Thursday mornings at Place de l’Aire.
Sournia is home to the Le Ranch « Cheval loisirs en pleine nature » equestrian centre.
