Gîte / Cottage

Moulin Fouché - Le Pigeonnier


Welcome to Moulin Fouché, a beautiful holiday location right on the lake l'Etang Fouché in the town of Arnay-le-Duc. It is located on the south side of the Côte d'Or department in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region. Our gîte 'Le Pigeonnier' is divided as follows:

Main residence:
  • Private entrance, kitchen, table with six chairs, electric heater, bathroom, bedroom 1 with one double bed, wardrobes and a safe.
  • The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob, refrigerator, kettle and coffee makers (filter and Senseo).
  • The bathroom has a shower, toilet and sink with cupboard.
  • There is sufficient bed, bath and kitchen linen available.
  • The walls of the kitchen in the main residence are covered with beautiful nature posters.
  • Wifi is available in every room.
Side residence:
  • Separate entrance, cozy sitting area on the ground floor, television with DVD player, electric heater, stairs to the first floor, four stacked beds in the dovecote.
  • The dovecote has a separate entrance. From the sitting area there is a staircase to the sleeping area with four stacked beds (three for sleeping and one for luggage).
  • If you let your children sleep in the dovecote, they can use the bathroom in the main residence next door, where you will probably sleep yourself. That is a fun, but sometimes exciting adventure. That is why we advise you not to choose Le Pigeonnier if one or more of your children are under six years old. But of course you can best judge that for yourself!
Terraces and garden:
  • At the front of the main residence of 'Le Pigeonnier' is your partially covered private terrace, with a large table, garden chairs with cushions and of course a barbecue.
  • From your terrace you look out on the beautiful garden. You can enjoy the peace and quiet, each other and the good life.
  • And if you walk up the stairs next to the cottage, you are directly on the lake, where you can take a refreshing dip.
  • The terraces and the adjoining garden are sheltered, but not fenced. There is a stream at the front of the plot.
Location

The holiday apartments of Moulin Fouché are located in a lotissement with no through traffic. Because the gîtes are located at the bottom of the dike, you only hear some sounds of walkers and swimmers. On the terraces and in our garden you are in the middle of the greenery and it is good to be. If you walk up the path, you will be directly on the picturesque lake l'Etang Fouché. You can enjoy walking, lying on the beach, swimming, pedal boating, supping and fishing. Although your gîte is located on the outskirts of Arnay-le-Duc, all facilities of the town are a short distance away. The bakery and supermarket are even within walking distance. In the center you will find several good restaurants, nice cafes and cozy terraces.

Environment

The Côte d'Or department and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region have a lot to offer! The landscape is rolling and forms a patchwork of grain fields, meadows, vineyards and forests. In the spring, the rapeseed blooms in the fields and in the summer you see sunflowers everywhere. There are many places worth seeing nearby. Dijon, Beaune, Semur-en-Auxois, Autun and Saulieu not only have nice shops and cozy terraces, but also interesting museums. One of the most beautiful villages in France - Châteauneuf-en-Auxois - is located a stone's throw from Arnay-le-Duc. In Burgundy there are dozens of imposing castles to visit. You will also find interesting museums, beautiful abbeys, old churches and large cathedrals. The best wines in the world come from Burgundy and the Côte d'Or. After half an hour's drive you are in the middle of the wine region.

Your host, Frédérique & Nico

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We - Frédérique and Nico - are the proud owners of Moulin Fouché, a beautiful watermill with gîtes in the town of Arnay-le-Duc. Our holiday accommodation is located in the Côte d'Or department. We have a lot of experience in welcoming guests hospitably. We set the bar high when it comes to comfort, are happy to advise on fun trips in the area, are always up for a nice chat or good conversation and are passionate about what we do. Experience it yourself and book a holiday with us!

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Explanation of the prices & cancellation policy

We don't have a lot of house rules, because we assume that our guests treat each other, the apartment, the available items, the garden and the surroundings with respect.
  • The main booker must be at least 21 years old.
  • The holiday home is not rented to groups of young people, students and sports teams.
  • Parties or events in and around the holiday home are not allowed.
  • Smoking is not allowed in the holiday home.
  • Separating waste is mandatory.
You must inform us of a cancellation by letter, e-mail or telephone. We will send you a cancellation confirmation upon receipt. Deposit and tourist tax will always be refunded in full in case of cancellation. In case of cancellation, you will owe the following costs:
  • The deposit of 30% in case of cancellation up to 6 weeks before the start date of the rental period;
  • 65% of the total rent in case of cancellation up to 4 weeks before the start date of the rental period;
  • 100% of the total rent in case of cancellation up to 2 weeks before the start date of the rental period.
If you bring a dog:
  • Your dog can walk on your private terrace without a leash.
  • It is not the intention that your dog walks freely through the (shared) garden.
  • You can walk your dog nearby.
  • Your dog is not supposed to enter the bedrooms.
  • If your dog is used to lying on a sofa or armchair at home, bring a large rug.

Rates

Prices are per stay

From
Sat 17-May-2025
to
Sat 31-May-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
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Night € 104.00
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Sat 31-May-2025
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Sat 07-Jun-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 651.00
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Night € 93.00
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Sat 07-Jun-2025
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Sat 05-Jul-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
Midweek -
Night € 104.00
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From
Sat 05-Jul-2025
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Sat 30-Aug-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 840.00
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Night € 120.00
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From
Sat 30-Aug-2025
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Sat 11-Oct-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
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Night € 104.00
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Sat 11-Oct-2025
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Sat 18-Apr-2026
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
Midweek -
Night € 104.00
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Sat 18-Apr-2026
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Sat 04-Jul-2026
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
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Night € 104.00
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Sat 04-Jul-2026
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Sat 29-Aug-2026
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 840.00
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Night € 120.00
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Sat 29-Aug-2026
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Sat 17-Oct-2026
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
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Night € 104.00
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Sat 17-Oct-2026
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Sat 17-Apr-2027
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 728.00
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Night € 104.00
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Additional costs

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Deposit
€ 150.00
Per stay
Pay at booking | required
Tourist tax from 18 years
€ 1.00
Per person per night
Pay at booking | required

House rules

  • Pets on request

Location & area recommendations

Additional information

Moulin Fouché is located directly on the picturesque l'Etang Fouché. The lake was created when a dike was built in the valley of the Arroux river around 1750. A water mill (grain mill) named Moulin Fouché was built on the dike. The municipality of Arnay-le-Duc has turned the lake into a beautiful recreational lake with a beach.

Swimming is allowed in a large part of the lake. Floats in the water indicate the different swimming areas. When there is a green flag in July and August, there is lifeguard supervision. There are two free water slides and a children's playground on the beach. On part of the lake you can go paddle boarding, pedal boating and sailing with small boats. There are several picnic benches next to the beach and there are several beautiful lawns around the lake.

A gently sloping walking, cycling and fitness path of two kilometers runs around the lake. You can get there in half an hour and along the way you will pass three bridges and all kinds of grooming equipment. It is a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing walk. There are 90 kilometers of hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails in the area.

There is a green and quiet Huttopia campsite next to the lake, where fun activities are organized and where (electric) bicycles can be rented. Everyone can eat in the campsite restaurant. Because Moulin Fouché is built against the dike - and is therefore more or less below water level - the sounds of the camping guests and the people in the water and on the beach often pass over you. This means you can enjoy your well-deserved rest and nature at your house.

If you like fishing, l'Etang Fouché is a good place for your hobby. The lake is an official fishing location. You can fish for carp, tench, pike, pike-perch and trout. A fishing license can be purchased at the nearby campsite.
Moulin Fouché is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Arnay-le-Duc. The town has about 1,400 inhabitants, who are called Arnétois. The area of Arnay-le-Duc is about 12 km².

The place has a regional function and has various facilities. There are three supermarkets (Aldi, Carefour and Bi1), two bakeries, two drugstores, a hardware store, a garden center, some nice shops, cozy terraces and restaurants in various price ranges. The Carefour and one of the bakeries are within walking distance (8 minutes).

The best, most beautiful and also most expensive restaurant in the town is Chez Camille, but you can also eat well at Le Dauphiné, Le Château d'Arnay and Café du Nord. There are several other nice restaurants in the region.

The charging points for electric cars are within walking distance (10 to 15 minutes) of Moulin Fouché. There are charging stations of 3.7 and 22 kW. If you would like to know more about charging your electric car, please feel free to contact us.

In July and August, the Nocturnes Estivales festival takes place on Thursday evenings. The shops are open, there are stalls with nice things, there is live music and there is plenty to eat and drink.
The Côte d'Or department and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region have a lot to offer! The landscape is rolling and forms a patchwork of grain fields, meadows, vineyards and forests. In the spring the rapeseed blooms in the fields and in the summer you see sunflowers everywhere.

Various walking, cycling and mountain bike routes have been set out around Arnay-le-Duc. Detailed walking and cycling maps can be purchased at the Office de Tourisme in Arnay-le-Duc. Or you download an app. Beautiful cycling routes run along the Canal de Bourgogne and straight through the wine area, from Dijon, via Beaune to Santenay. Arnay-le-Duc is located next to the Morvan nature reserve, where you can enjoy lovely walks.
There are many places worth seeing nearby. Dijon, Beaune, Autun, Semur-en-Auxois and Saulieu not only have nice shops and cozy terraces, but also interesting museums. One of the most beautiful villages in France - Châteauneuf-en-Auxois - is located a stone's throw from Arnay-le-Duc.

In Burgundy there are dozens of imposing castles to visit. You will also find interesting museums, beautiful abbeys, old churches and large cathedrals. The best wines in the world come from Burgundy and the Côte d'Or. After half an hour's drive you are in the middle of the wine region.
14-09-2024 | Contact | We had a very nice week with you and the drinks together were very nice | Esther & René

24-08-2024 | Contact | For an active day, Auxois Morvan Adventure is highly recommended | Guido, Claudia & Bente

10-08-2024 | DU | Wie schön war, Euch nach einem Jahr wieder zu sehen, diesmal zusammen mit onseren erwachsenen Kindern | Petra, Kay, Milena & Marek

27-07-2024 | Contact | Thanks for all the useful tips. Great that there is a trampoline and we could play badminton on the court! | Rudo, Suzanne, Ilse and Sven

20-07-2024 | Contact | What a paradise, with a beautiful lake in the 'backyard' and many sights | Gielion, Lieke, Manu & Nomi

13-07-2024 | Contact | I was so happy when I found your location online, but in real life it is even more beautiful | Pierre, Niki, Linn & Ties

15-06-2024 | Contact | A prime location and even more beautiful than in the photos | Harry & Mimi

08-06-2024 | Contact | We had a car accident on the way to you, but thanks to your help and hospitality we still had a fantastic holiday | Maria & Jeanny

18-05-2024 | Contact | The gîte is equipped with all comforts and the large covered terrace is great | Jacqueline & Marlène

11-05-2024 | Contact | For the second time with you and just as delicious as the first time | Ronald & Marjelle

04-05-2024 | Contact | Two days of cycling along the beautiful Canal de Bourgogne was the highlight for us | Carla & Bert

27-04-2024 | Contact | The light in the ceiling of the dovecote's bedroom was magical for the children | Floor, Sjuul, Pim & Tess

30-09-2023 | BE | We enjoyed your hospitality and helpfulness. No question was too much! | Marc & Rosa-Anne

23-09-2023 | Contact | Thank you very much for all useful information on site and in advance by mail | Bert & Ine

16-09-2023 | Contact | After fourteen wonderful days with you, we didn't really want to go home | Maggie & Simon

26-08-2023 | Contact | We have been on the road a lot with the mountain bike and have had a great swim in the lake | Ronald, Marjelle, Willem-Jan, Wouter & Joely

19-08-2023 | DU | Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche unter eurem taubenturm verbracht und auf der terasse entspannt | Petra & Kay

12-08-2023 | Contact | We enjoyed your hospitality, care and company, dear friends | Paul, Tanja, Sem & Linn

05-08-2023 | Contact | What a beautiful place and what a very nice people you are. Let's keep in touch! | David, Cay, Meld & Robbe

15-07-2023 | Contact | We had a wonderful week at Le Pigeonnier | Simone & Henny

01-07-2023 | Contact | What a beautiful place and many nice castles, towns and beautiful nature in the area | Sandra

03-06-2023 | Contact | You are cut out for the role of hostess and host | Ad & Corry

03-05-2023 | Contact | We enjoyed the lovely terrace and the beautiful surroundings | Hay, Sandra & Thibaut

Map


Layout

Living room
Ground floor
9 m2

Tiled

Corner bench

Bedroom 1
Ground floor
10 m2

Bed: Double bed 210 x 160 cm

Tiled

Duvets

Bedroom 2
1st floor
9 m2

Bed: Bunk bed 200 x 90 cm

Bed: Bunk bed 210 x 80 cm

Bed: Bunk bed 210 x 80 cm

Bathroom
Ground floor
3 m2

Toilet

Shower

Washbasin

Terrace
Ground floor

30 m2

Kitchen

Type: Separate room

Stove: Gas (4 Cooking zones/burners)

Hood


Facilities

Accommodation type

  • Gîte / Cottage

Total floor space

  • 40 m2

Sports & Recreation

  • Cycling
  • Mountain biking
  • Sport Fishing
  • Walking
  • Swimming

Travel Ideas

  • Culture & History
  • Child-friendly
  • Peace & quiet
  • Sun,Sea & Beach

Heating

  • Electric heating
  • Boiler

Internet, Wifi, Audio

  • Cable television
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Home cinema set
  • Blu-ray player
  • Dvd player
  • Wifi
  • Dutch TV channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor Facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Deckchair
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Parking place
  • Garden
  • Garden chair(s)
  • Porch
  • Shed

Privacy

  • Manager on site
  • Detached house

Linens

  • Bed linen available
  • Towels present
  • Kitchen linen available
  • Bed linen for children

Children

  • Child's chair

Facilities

  • Safe

Games & entertainment

  • (Board) games
  • (Comic)books
  • DVDs / Blu-rays
  • Trampoline


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