CAMPING LES GREBES DU LAC DE MARCENAY
RUE DU PONT NEUF
21330 MARCENAY
Tél. +33 (0)3 80 81 61 72 (call Dirk in english from 9.00 till 21.00 )
Fax. +33 (0)3 25 81 02 64
YOU CAN READ ABOUT US IN THE ' COOLCAMPING GUIDE FRANCE '
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 2010
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 ? HAVING A SWIM AT THE BEACH , THERE ARE LONG AND SHORT WALKS AND (BYCICLE) RIDES TO BE MADE,USING MAPS WE LEND OUT ,
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,
THE SURROUNDINGS ARE LOW ON TRAFFIC,
WE RENT OUT BYCICLES .
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 DELIVERS 6 DAYS A WEEK EXELLENT BAGUETTES &CROISSANTS ETC ON THE CAMPSITE AT 10.00 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 BIG RECEPTION HALL OF THE CAMPSITE ,AND ITS FREE.
KIDS PLAY : THIS YEAR WE HAVE INSALLED A LARGE SLIDE BOUNCE&CLIMBING PLAY INSTALLATION OUTDOORS ,FUN FOR 3 TILL 11 YEARS OLD KIDS;
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WHERE ARE THE SHOPS? WE SELL SOME FOOD AND GAS AND DRINKS,THE BIGGER SHOPS ARE IN LAIGNES 4 KM AWAY. THERE IS A CASH MACHINE THERE AND A PETROL STATION AND MUCH MORE ,LAIGNES IS A PRETTY LITTLE 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 (just went bust in 2010) ! FOR A REAL TREAT DRIVE TO AUBERGE DE LA BAUME ,IN THE VILLAGE OF BALLOT .EXELLENT FOOD ,SERVICE AND SETTING. A FIREPLACE IS THERE.
MOST OF THE TIME ALL ONE HEARS IS ALL THE DIFFERENT BIRDS GIVING IT ALL IN CONCERT.
