1. Ramparts of Corbeil
The first traces of a decision to fortify the town of Corbeil dates from the tenth century. The Church of St. Spire was outside the castle walls. That is why Bouchard II, sixth Earl of Corbeil, at the beginning of the eleventh century ordered the building and fortification of the cloister in order to protect the building against the attackers from the plain of Saint John.
3. Commanderie of Saint-Jean-en-L'Isle
Knights of St. John of Jerusalem bought a few acres in Isle of Corbeil where they build their priory. The first chapel was built at the end of the twelfth century.
5. Chantemerle park
The Chantemerle park has many different species such as American sweet gum, chestnut, poplar, cedar and redwood. The remains of the mill and the park home Chantemerle are an integral portion of the park. Park is a great place where you can breath some fresh air and run away from the crowd.
2. Eglise Saint Etienne d'Essonne
This church is classified as an historic monument. It is the parish church of the city of Essonnes and it is the only medieval building still visible in this portion of the city. The church was built at the beginning of twelfth century and it belonged to the monastery of Gournay-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis). The oldest relicts in the church are the portal and the mere decor.
4. Porch of the cloister Saint-Spire
This cathedral is the oldest religious building in the city. It was built in the tenth century. The first church was destroyed by fire it was rebuilt in 1437. Cathedrals are very popular monuments in France, so don’t skip this one, it will impress you with its design and architecture for sure.
There are traces of the presence of people in this are from Paleolithic ages. Later, in this area was a Roman settlement. The own was established by the William de Corbeil who was the archbishop of Canterbury. In 1951, the Corbeil merged with city Essones.
Related content: Map of Corbeil-Essonnes