Corpe combines notable reminders of Vendée history with easy walking routes and the production of spirits and liqueurs. The Dolmen of Corpe has been listed as a historic monument since 12 February 1984. The Croix des 3 Fontaines is a wrought-iron cross commemorating 5,000 victims of the Third Battle of Luçon in 1793.
Culture and History
The Moulin de Rassouillet is an 18th-century watermill that operated until 1970. The Logis de Frosse is a typical Vendée manor house with a main building and outbuildings arranged at right angles.
Historic Trails
The Les Trois Batailles hiking trail is an easy, 10.4 km circular route starting in Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais. At Frosse, the trail reaches the municipality of Corpe. The Sentier Historique de Corpe – N°5 is an easy hiking route that passes numerous sites and reminders of the Vendée Wars.
Local Production
The Distillerie Vrignaud is located in Corpe in a 17th-century logis. It produces spirits and liqueurs such as Kamok, Mentilla and Troussepinette. At the distillery, visitors can discover the production process, from the traditional stills to the ageing cellars.
Renting a holiday apartment in Corpe can be part of your personal travel planning.
Surroundings
The surroundings of Corpe include the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, the Abbaye de Trizay and the Abbaye de Moreilles, each a historic site. The Église Saint-Nicolas, a church, is also located nearby.
Wider Regional Area
The wider regional area around Corpe includes the Plage du Rocher, a beach, as well as the Jardins de la Préfecture de la Vendée and the Square Bayard, each a garden.
