Corbon combines architectural history with experiences in the countryside. At Manoir de la Vove, different building phases meet a detached chapel; the parish church of Saint-Martin preserves Romanesque features. Sunken lanes and forest paths can be explored on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. There are also Percheron draft horses grazing in the fields and carriage rides during which nature and local history can be explained. If you are looking for accommodation, these different attractions may influence your choice of Corbon.

Manoir de la Vove and the Parish Church of Saint-Martin

One pavilion of Manoir de la Vove dates from the 15th century, while the larger main residence dates from the 18th century. The detached chapel is designed in the Flamboyant Gothic style. The grounds of the manor are open to visitors. In 1974, the façades and roofs, the staircase of the octagonal tower, and the chapel were partially listed as historic monuments. The building phases and partial listing highlight different aspects: the dates place the pavilion and main residence in context, while the listing specifies particular architectural features.

The parish church of Saint-Martin in Corbon was probably built in the 13th century. Its north, south and east sides feature blocked-up Romanesque window openings. At the municipal level, it is one of Corbon’s significant buildings because it has preserved its original layout, Romanesque openings and west portal. Its historical context differs from that of the manor: Saint-Martin represents a probable medieval origin and Romanesque features, while the manor adds the 15th- and 18th-century building phases and the detached chapel in the Flamboyant Gothic style.

Countryside, Paths and Horses

The countryside around Corbon can be explored on foot, by bicycle and on horseback along sunken lanes and forest paths. Corbon is also one of the municipalities within the Natura 2000 protected area FR2512004 “Forêts et étangs du Perche”. This means that, alongside historic buildings, the countryside and its paths offer another focus for your stay.

The L’échappée de Sublaine route offers a view of Manoir de la Vove from the greenway. This route information complements the exploration of the building phases and individual features with a view of the manor from the countryside.

At Ferme de l’Absoudière in Corbon, visitors can see Percheron draft horses grazing in the fields. The Maudet family organizes visits to the horse-breeding farm. During carriage rides, the natural features of the Perche and local history can be explained. Each activity offers a different focus: seeing the horses in the fields, learning about the breeding farm on a visit, or hearing about nature and history on a carriage ride.

When planning your visit, check current opening times and conditions at the manor; visits to the horse-breeding farm require an appointment and reservation.

Discover more destinations: Macé, Rémalard, La Chapelle-Montligeon, Parfondeval, Longny-au-Perche, Saint-Ouen-de-Sécherouvre, Saint-Cornier-Des-Landes, Médavy.

For the broader travel overview: Orne.