CAMPING LES GREBES DU LAC DE MARCENAY

RUE DU PONT NEUF
21330 MARCENAY
Tél. +33 (0)3 80 81 61 72 OR 003369802843 (call Dirk in english from 9.00 till 21.00 )

 

Please just come and enjoy touring in burgundy, cycling, canoeing, walking, extreme quietness, birdsongs in spring, the lovely late season weather, good burgundy meals, the general good ambience, your kids being happy...and so much more...

GPS 47.8711 4.4068
Lat 47 degrees, 52.3 minutes N Long 4 degrees, 24.4 minutes E

Département: côte d'or
Région: bourgogne

Open from 1st of may to 30th september

 

The history of this lake starts in the middle ages ,when the monks from nearby Molesme did all they could to have a steady supply of fresh fish (such as carp ) to enjoy on fridays, when meat was off their menu..Small Dykes were built to retain more water in the Marcenay lake. Then, around 1700, iron production was undertaken by the same monks at the lake side. The beautiful furnace is still there today, next to the campsite (see pictures). Lakewater was used to turn big water wheels which powered big air blowers to heat up the charcoal fire.                                                                  Come and discover this unspoilt place where time seems to have stopped or at least where clocks seem to tick a bit slower .....

 

Faq

 

What are the most popular activities ? Bicycling, having a swim at the beach ,or in our new swimmingpool, or go out with our big canadian canoe, there are long and short walks and endless (bycicle) rides to be made,using maps we lend out.Its pretty smooth cycling all around.

 

How is the countrysite?

The area is partly flat with rivers and streams and partly hilly,there are fields with cattle and horses, vineyards and large, diversified, quite wild forests, full of deer and wild boars...

The surroundings are extremely low on traffic.

Than there are all the lovely old stone houses, bridges, furnaces and walls burgundy is so famous for. New constructions are rare here.

In lively chatillon sur seine, 15 km away, there is a stunning gigantic celtic treasure vase on display.

We lend out a small row boat and one big canadian family size canoe.

There is a ten meter long pool to swim on the campsite .

 

Whats for breakfast? Well our lovely baker lady bakes 7 days a week exellent baguettes & croissants  availaqble on the campsite after  9 in the morning.

 

Is bbq alowed? Yes if it does not disturb your neighbours.

 

Wich pitch is the best? You can just choose upon arrival the pitch wich you prefer ,for children most games are in the beginning of the campground.

 

Internet? Wifi is working in the large  reception hall of the campsite, and its free.You can play pool, read and shelter there anytime.

 

Kids play ? We have insalled a large slide, bounce&climb installation outdoors , fun for 3 till 11 years old kids;There is a shallow puddle pool,ping pong, baby foot, basketball, small goals, horses next door ,campfires on the big field, canadian canoe ,bicycles of all sizes  , and more...

 

Where are the shops? We sell some food and gas and drinks,two supermarket shops are in Laignes 4 km away. There is a cash machine there and a petrol station and a bar tabac  ,Laignes is a pretty  town,easy to cycle to by a quiet road ,and a really big hypermarket you will find at 15 km in Chatillon sur Seine.

 

Any bars restaurants around? Yes, our neighbour is hotel bar restaurant le Santenoy, reopening this spring.  For a real treat drive to Auberge de la Baume, in the village of Ballot. Ivette serves Exellent food, service and setting is Exellent too. Just 8 km away.

 

How quiet is it?

In pre-season  one hears the different birds 'giving it all 'in concert.a Treat.

In the summer adult people were astound how quiet the kids were ,how all slept until ten ....

The pool area is rather secluded ,good for your peace.