A must-see site in Côte-d'Or, in Buffon. What to see, what to do in Buffon, The Grande Forge de Buffon:

Schedules and prices in 2026

from April 4 to October 31, 2026

It is not necessary to book in order to visit.

For your individual visit, we recommend that you download the free application "Balades en Bourgogne" to have an audio-guided tour via your phone.

Booking is essential for groups wishing to take a guided tour.

Times

La Grande Forge de Buffon est ouverte chaque année jusqu’au 31 octobre.

• In July and August, open every day continuously from 10am to 6pm.
• Guided tours are offered every afternoon in July and August at 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• In April, May, June, September and October, open every day except Tuesday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2:30pm to 6pm.
• Winter closure on Saturday evening, October 31st.
• Visits are self-guided with documentation provided at reception; we recommend downloading the Balades en Bourgogne app (free) to visit the forge with an audio guide.

Last entrance at 5:15pm. Average visit duration: 1 hour.

individual tariff

• Full Price : 8€ (over 18 years old)

• Reduced rate : 6.50€ (pour Large families, job seekers, students, children aged 12 to 18, people with disabilities and their carers, and visitors to the 5 partner sites - see list below - are eligible)
• Free entrance : Less than 12 years old

Supporting documents to be presented at reception.

KEEP YOUR TICKET: we have a partnership with Abbaye de Fontenay, Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc and Museum Buffon at Montbard.

Payment options: cash, credit card, bank check.

Group tariff

(from 20 persons)

For groups, please book in advance.

• Group self-guided : 6,50€/pers
• Group guided visit : 8€/pers

For a group of less than 20 people, we charge a flat fee of €160 for the guided tour.

Special rates apply for foreign language groups (English, German, Italian), and the same applies to school groups: reservations required contact.

Payment options: cash, credit card, bank check, invoice/voucher

Complete tour of the property

forge + private section (courtyard, workers' accommodation and garden).

Reservations are mandatory for groups: €11 per person (flat rate of €220 for a group of less than 20 people).

For individuals:

• During the Rendez-vous aux jardins (the weekend of June 6 and 7, 2026) and the European Heritage Days (September 19 and 20, 2026).

Dogs are allowed on a leash.