A masterpiece of 18th century industrial heritage, it is made up of a unique architectural ensemble. A magnificent witness to the scientific genius of the Age of Enlightenment!

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March 27, 2023

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La Grande Forge was built in 1786 by Count Buffon. The forge was used for processing iron and was located at a place where it could use the river and later the canals to transport goods and raw materials. Count Buffon built his castle nearby.

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July 19, 2022

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At a bend in the Bourgogne canal lies the "Grande Forgé", the large forge. Built in 1786 by Count Buffon, this was also the location for iron smelting, iron forging …

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1. Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Nuits sous Ravières

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2. Buffon's Big Forge – Montbard lock loop from Les Essarts

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3. Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Montbard

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Elevation 210 m

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Friday 20 March

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Location: Buffon, Montbard, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Nuits sous Ravières

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