LA GRANDE FORGE DE BUFFON
The purpose of the great forge was to implement Buffon's discoveries about metal on a large scale.
Burgundy in general and the Côte d'Or in particular are marked by great Men, whether in the artistic and literary field, in the religious field or in the scientific field… The scientific field was largely occupied by the Count of Buffon (1707-1788) author of L'Histoire naturelle (36 volumes!) and creator of this magnificent building that is La Grande Forge de Buffon. Built from 1768, it was designed to implement Buffon discoveries on metal on a large scale. And it is in this enchanting place where Brenne and Armançon meet that a blast furnace, refinery and foundry were gathered... In short, a real industrial complex that brought together in the same space the three stages of production for the first time! The building, which has been owned by the same family for 6 generations, was a cement plant for almost 50 years and became a historic monument in 1943. You can visit it and discover the "Buffon Theater": a monumental staircase on which visitors used to sit in order to watch iron casting! An enchanting spectacle of sparks and fire. Besides, you can visit the very beautiful gardens during some events or in group.
La Grande Forge de Buffon that celebrated the 250th anniversary of its construction in 2018 is therefore a must-visit monument.
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