Tigné comes from latin "ignis" which means "fire". In fact, the ground to Tigné contains a lot of limestone, improper for wine growing.
Several brooks flow through Tigné: the Layon, the Livier and the Etang.

As the other communes of Vihiersois Haut Layon, Tigné was not spared by the Guerres de Vendée. 
In 1792, the Grand – Riou castle was burned.
In March 1793, the market place was burned during the rebellion that spread to Cernusson, Le Voide, La Fosse-de-Tigné and Montilliers.
On the 5th of April 1794, as in Montilliers and Le Voide, Tigné was taken by  the Republican armies of Général Boucret who burnt down the castle of, Tigné.
On the 6th of April 1794, the troops of the Général Grignon executed people and burnt down the market town.

During the feudal period, this castle had a dominant situation because it was situated at the heart of several routes that went to Anjou and Poitou.
As far back as the 14th century, a town was built around this castle but it was destroyed during the religious Wars in 16th century. 
It was only in 1860 that the castle was restored. Today, five towers and one watchtower remain.
Since 1989, Gérard Depardieu, a french actor, owns this castle.

It dates from the 15th century.
It was burnt down in 1794 by republican troops and chouans used
it as a refuge in 1830-1833.
In 1876, the northeast side of this castle and the chapel were
broken up for the reconstruction of the castle “ La Boissonière” 
in Nueil-sur-Layon.
23rd January 1989, the castle is listed as one of the
National Historical Monuments.

Situated in the cemetery, Saint Anne Chapel is the old church
of Tigné. It was burned during the War of the Vendée.

This Chapel was roofed in the 19th century. In 1926, it was listed
as a Historical Monument.

The new church of neogothic style was built in the centre of the market place from 1860 to 1863.