The Hive of Le Berger des Abeilles

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In the heart of a unique terroir between the Mediterranean and the mountains, Le Berger des Abeilles produces rare, unheated honeys. Visit our glass beehives, observe the bees in action and taste honey, nougat and gingerbread.

Established in La Salvetat since 1980, Le Berger des Abeilles apiary is above all a story of passion and family transmission. Today, taken over by the children, Claire and Charles, the company continues a demanding know-how deeply rooted in respect for bees and their environment.

Our privileged geographical location, at the crossroads of Mediterranean and mountain influences, allows us to place our apiaries in preserved natural areas less than an hour from the farm. This exceptional floral richness gives rise to delicate and rare honeys: white heather, chestnut, thyme, rosemary, lime blossom, maple, garrigue, mountain honey and many more.

In order to preserve all the nutritional and flavour qualities of honey, we use a gentle extraction process without heating. Crystallisation is therefore natural, revealing the full aromatic complexity of a true “living honey”.

The visit continues with a unique educational experience around our glass beehive. Sheltered and perfectly safe, it allows visitors to closely observe the fascinating life of the colony: the queen, worker bees, brood, honey and pollen reserves. A privileged moment to understand the essential role of bees and the importance of protecting them.

The visit ends with a tasting of our honeys and a visit to our shop, where you will find nougat, gingerbread and other gourmet honey-based specialities.

Le Berger des Abeilles offers an authentic immersion into the world of bees, an encounter with a committed family of beekeepers and an exceptional terroir to savour.

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Spoken languages : French

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