

Located along the meanders of the Ancœur Valley, Bombon is a hidden gem well worth a visit for walkers interested in history and rural traditions in the Brie region.
Vineyards were once the main crop in Bombon, but this activity disappeared during the 20th century giving way first to livestock farming and then to cereal cultivation. The village remains a living testimony of this rurality. Between old streets and fields, discover this small briard village, with its 12th century church, impressive farm buildings, and magnificent castle. The village is also steeped in history due to the etablishment of the headquarters of the Allied armies led by General Foch, who received his marshal’s baton in Bombon on August 23, 1918, from the hands of Georges Clemenceau and Raymond Poincaré. The Marshal pushed back the German front during counter-offensives conceived from the château and thus ensured the victory of the Allies. This is the reason why, in 1918, in “L’Illustration”, just after the armistice of November 11, Bombon was considered as the “Cradle of Victory”.
Bombon can be enjoyed in every season!
The walk step by step…
1. The start of the village walk is located at Saint-Germain Church. Walk along the church to admire the building from the front.
2. Leave the church square by taking on your left Rue Grande in the direction of the town hall.
3. By following Rue Grande, you can notice on your left the farm of Neuvy (private property).
4. Continue a little further on Rue Grande, then turn left into Rue du Bourg.
5. Take on your right the narrow Gerbette path. This path winds between private gardens and fields. You then cross Rue de Bréau. Continue the path until the end. At the end, take on your right for a few meters, then take on your left Rue du Château.
6. At the end of Rue du Château, you arrive at the north entrance of the castle of Bombon (private property). Take Rue du Parc on the right, then, when you arrive at Rue de Forest, make a detour on the left up to the main gate of the château.
7. Return towards the village by Rue de Forest and turn left into Rue du Charnois. You pass near the old washhouse, then take on your right a grassy path. Finally, walk along a field up to the village.
8. Take on the left Rue des Prés de l’Hôtel. At the crossroads, you are facing the imposing farm of Forest.
9. In front of the playground, take on the right Rue des Brissets, then on the left the Forest path. Then, take on the right Rue de Saint-Méry and take immediately again on the right to reach the church in Rue Grande.
Municipality crossed : Bombon
Distance : 3 km - Duration : 1h – Unmarked trail
Access to the map : www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/175738-balade-a-bombon
In the country
Communauté de Communes Brie des Rivières et Châteaux - 17/04/2026
www.briedesrivieresetchateaux.fr
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All year round daily.
Phone : 01 64 38 72 98
Email : accueil@bombon.fr
Website : https://bombon.fr/