Gîte for 4 to 6 people, on the water's edge in a large 3-hectare wooded park in a former 18th century forge built by Georges-Louis LECLERC, Comte de BUFFON (French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist, philosopher and writer 1707 - 1788).
The former workers' building has been converted into 2 adjoining gîtes.
This advert only concerns the Petit Gîte (sleeps 4 to 6), each with its own entrance and independent living area.
If you love walking or boating (boats and floating pontoons are available), fishing, sightseeing, free-range chickens (and their fresh eggs), this is the gîte for you!
The "Petit Gîte" includes :
- Kitchen - Living room (with 2-seater sofa bed) - 2 bedrooms: Bedroom 1: 1 x 160cm bed Bedroom 2: 2 single beds
2 foldaway beds available
- Bathroom with bath - Separate WC
Electric heating, heated floor and open fireplace (wood available).
Children's games, table tennis, rowing boats and fish pond available.
Car park
WIFI internet access is available to guests.
Just a few kilometres away: Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Flavigny-sur-Oserain, Buffon's Grandes Forges, Alesia, Bussy Rabutin castle, Noyers sur Serein (one of France's most beautiful villages)... If you love peace and quiet, boating, fishing or just relaxing, come and recharge your batteries in our gîtes.
They have been converted from the former workers' quarters of a forge built in the 18th century by Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon.
You'll enjoy 3 hectares of wooded parkland and the immediate proximity of water.Access to your accommodation is via a stone bridge - that's it, you're on holiday on your own island!
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About the area
Buffon
Located in Buffon, this cottage is on a lake. MuséoParc Alésia and Abbey of Fontenay are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Morvan Regional Natural Park and Morvan. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Office de Tourisme du Montbardois - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
L'Abbaye de Fontenay - 19 min drive - 13.1 km
Abbey of Fontenay - 23 min drive - 16.4 km
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc - 25 min drive - 26.8 km
Alesia Museum Park - 31 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Montbard Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Le Marronnier - 5 min walk
Pizz'a Bud - 3 min drive
Le colisée - 8 min drive
Restaurant Le Refuge - 3 min drive
Chez Fred - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P on 25 May 2026 start from AU$242, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront gite - La Petite Forge 4P located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Office de Tourisme du Montbardois, MuséoParc Alésia and Abbey of Fontenay. Château d'Ancy-le-Franc and Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful stay with my family; look forward to return!
Beautiful historical site in nature and in the middle of rivers like on an island, close to many interesting sites to visit with direct access to Canal de Bourgogne for a walk or for a ride; nice accomodations; it was much more comfortable for us to rent the 2 houses as we were 9 people ; the children's grandmother was thus able to have her own room on the ground floor! good communication with the owners and the lady settled next to the houses was very nice and available! THANK YOU.
Sophie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emmanuel
20 Apr 2026
Excellent séjour dans un cadre magnifique et reposant. Région superbe et authentique.
Monuments et villages superbes.
Emmanuel
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Georg
11 Mar 2026
Séjour dans une ambiance et à un endroit fort agréable
l'ambiance
le gîte
l'endroit
la région
Georg
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Benoît
3 Mar 2026
Magnifique!
Cet écrin de nature bordé par une rivière est un lieu splendide!
Hote super , endroit super avec nos toutous en liberté.......Logement tres bien équipé.....
oli r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carl
1 Nov 2025
2025. 21 års Jubilæum på La petite Forge, og vi kommer igen, igen !
Oplev stedet selv. Er du til det rustikke Frankrig ( og hvor kommer man det nærmere end i det landlige Bourgogne ) er det stedet. Smuk natur omkring stedet som jeg altid elsker at gense. Kulturhistoriske oplevelser. Muligheder for at lege med det franske køkken i egen hyggelig bolig/køkken efter indkøb på det lokale marked eller nyde "de lokale" ! Er man til små hyggelige dagture i området er der masser at opleve i rigtig mange år :)
Carl
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Geneviève
20 Sept 2025
Séjour Zen
L'accueil chaleureux, le cadre naturel, les rencontres, des activités différentes.
Geneviève
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Merci beaucoup pour ce bel avis 🌸 Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour à la Petite Forge ait été ressourçant et que vous ayez apprécié cette atmosphère paisible. Votre fidélité au fil des années est précieuse pour nous, et nous serons heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pierre-Richard
9 May 2025
5 eme séjour et toujours que du bonheur !
Merci Nicole. Merci Antoine et Julien. Votre acceuil et votre gentillesse nous surprendrons toujours. Soignez bien votre Petite forge . Amitiés
Pierrot
Pierre-Richard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette
30 Oct 2024
3eme séjour dans un endroit toujours paisible et très ressourçant.
Le lieu est magnifique .
Bernadette
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carl
12 Oct 2024
2004 - 2024. 20 års Jubilæum på La petite Forge, og vi kommer igen, igen !
Vi er i hjertet af Bourgogne, og med områdets historie / kultur er der uanede omr åder at gå i gang med at udforske. For os er toppen på Kransekagen stedet hvor man bor. La Petite Forge som er historisk. Man bor ligesom på en ø mellem floden La Brenne og Canal de Bourgogne; ubeskriveligt smukt. Her er der en kæmpe "grund" med masser af plads til såvel hunde som mennesker. Stedet til ro og en god bog. Lokalt marked, råvarer til at trylle med i køkkenet,og en smuk kulisse til at nyde maden og vinen
Zeer vriendelijke gastvrouw, gezellig huisje met een zeer mooie tuin.
De sluis ernaast maakt wel lawaai, dus daar moet je rekening mee houden.
Slaapkamer was vochtig ,maar dat komt doordat ze in April water binnen hebben gehad, maar er wordt alles aan gedaan om er fijn te verblijven.
Ramon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stéphanie
21 July 2024
Agréable séjour en Bourgogne
Nous avons aimé le jardin, déjeuner dehors sous le saule, le bruit de l’eau, la piscine du prieuré, la localisation (la région est belle et très calme), le gîte.
Stéphanie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gerard
11 July 2024
Parties de peche
Le cadre ,la disponibilité des propriétaires l'hébergement impeccable
Gerard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael
14 June 2024
Wir haben uns super erholt. Es war gut für den Geist und die Seele.
Wir genossen vor allem die Ruhe, die Natur, die Freundlichkeit der Menschen. Das gute Essen und Trinken natürlich auch.
Wir freuen uns schon auf nächstes Jahr.
Michael
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maroussia
18 May 2024
Un havre de paix
Une parenthèse hors du temps qui permet de se retrouver en famille ou avec soi....
Maroussia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Marie
1 Apr 2024
Super
Tout
Anne-Marie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Philippe
27 Oct 2023
Excellent week-end dans une maison de campagne pleine de charme + des hôtes top !!!!!
- Accueil, logement, environnement, gentillesse des hôtes, feu de cheminée...
Tout a été super !!!!!
Jean-Philippe
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Merci à vous trois pour votre enthousiasme et votre sympathie. C'est avec plaisir que l'on vous reverra pendant les JO !
About the host
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Antoine: Nurse, passionate about cooking, biology and new technologies.
Julien: Film-maker at heart, literature, dreamer.
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