I discovered le Perche when I was 23. A friend's parents own a lovely 18th-century château in the area, where I have spent many a weekend. 25 years ago, when my husband and I decided to buy a house in the countryside, Le Perche was the obvious choice. We looked for somewhere for five years, because we had very precise criteria. My husband wanted rooms with large windows, high ceilings and there to be water (a pond or a river). I wanted reasonably sized grounds with big trees. The house had to be spacious, but not huge. As soon as we went through the gate, I immediately knew we had found it. We carried out a few renovations, including digging a swimming pool, and the house became our refuge.
The house is perched on a promontory, offering a breathtaking view of the Huisne valley which borders the property. It is surrounded by 2.5 hectares of parkland, planted with majestic trees, some of which are over a hundred years old. The Huisne River, famous for its trout, runs alongside the property for over 500 meters. The building was constructed in the second half of the 18th century, and had a wing added in the 19th century. The floor is made of Perche terracotta and parquet. The windows on the north and south facades are arched, adding an overall charm. There are the remains of a 16th-century château nearby, of which a large tower and a smaller one remain.
The house was built on a site steeped in history and legend. In the 10th century, Corbon was the capital of the Perche region. Assemblies of the three orders — clergy, nobility and the third estate — were regularly held here. In 989, Hugues Capet granted the Counts of Perche the right to mint coins, a privilege not revoked until 1315 by Louis le Hutin. Several legends were born in Corbon and in the grounds of the estate, one of which tells of two solid gold horses buried there.
The environment is very calm and poetic and the whole house is bathed in light. It is spacious, yet a manageable size. There is space for everyone to be on their own if they want. The parkland features a tennis court and a large swimming pool (15 x 5 m), which is heated from April to late September. An outbuilding houses a ping-pong table, table football and bicycles for exploring the nearby greenway. It is a family home, which is warm, friendly and, above all, lively. The large, welcoming kitchen features a Lacornue Château 150 stove, which is much appreciated by our guests who love to cook. In the lounge/library, a grand piano and electric drums are available for music fans to play on. On request, we can organize breakfasts, lunches or dinners, whether they be simple or festive. This needs to be agreed on in advance with our guests.
The "Café de la Place" in Courgeon brings together Percherons and Parisians. "Le 5" tea room in Bellême. "Les Pains de Saint Hilaire" in La Perrière and "Moulin de la Peltrie" in Tourouvre. These artisan bakers grow ancient varieties of wheat. The “Maison Ferré" in Comblot, for sparkling elderberry wine. "La Reinette Verte" in Préaux-du-Perche, for their organic fruit juices. "La Ferme du Perche” in La Forêt Réveillon, for their organic vegetables. In Mortagne-au-Perche, "La Biscuiterie", tea room and for light lunches, "Les Pieds dans l'Eau", for bistronomic cuisine in an old mill. The best ice creams, pistachio and chocolate sorbet, are at "R10". "La pâtisserie Gouin” for mille-feuilles. “Le Gaec de l'Étoile" for its delicious fruit and chocolate yoghurts.
The entire house, outbuildings and parkland with its river, tennis court and swimming pool are accessible for filming and photo shoots. Other areas, such as the ruins, tower, caves and cellars, complete the whole. There are nine bedrooms are available on site.
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