The Wine Cave
Corbie was the home of a famous Benedictine monastery founded in the mid 7th century by Queen Bathilde. It was an important Abbey and was known for its scriptorium and many of its Abbots were remarkable figures in history, such as St. Adelhard, Charlemagne's cousin.
In the Spring of 890 AD Viking raiders sailed up the Somme River and sacked the monasteries in Abbeville, Amiens and Corbie. The monasteries were rebuilt and fortifications were constructed to prevent a recurrence. As part of the rebuild, tunnels were excavated under the buildings and our wine cave was designed to be a shelter in times of war and violence. The cave is approximately 1000 years old and you can still see the thumb prints in the bricks made by their makers. Needless to say, the wine cave is a remarkable experience and can be visited upon agreement with the owners. Wine, whisky and champagne tastings can also be arranged at an additional cost.