Honey and jam producers Jura

Whether outside in his beehives or inside in his laboratory, you will find Philippe Clerc in white. In overalls or in a smock. The honey of this dynasty is a long story, Philippe being the last. Between Revermont and Bresse, he deploys his 350 "houses" on 12 sites. His "workers" bequeath him spring, flower, acacia, mountain, lime and fir honeys. You will be able to taste the range including its honey sweets, the recipe of the grandfather. One will also note the will to maintain very wise prices.

In 2018, Romain Zanchi decided to make a living from his passion. But not just any passion, but that of bees. Since then, his reputation has grown, because he works well and with respect for these "queens" and "workers". His honeys, or rather those of his bees, are flavored according to the location of his apiaries and the natural environment. So you'll find Jura honeys on offer, as well as homemade products such as nougat, gingerbread, sweets and more. All these delicacies are made with his different honeys.

Bénédicte Raynal cultivates, as she says, "the fruits she loves". She shares them with you fresh, but she also prepares them in various ways: fruit juices, syrups, jams and jellies, fruit jellies, biscuits and even sorbets. His garden favours small berries (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, gooseberry,...). His orchard produces apples, pears, mirabelle plums, chestnuts... The processing and sale are done at the farm but it is wise to inform your visit because you will also find it on the regional markets.

Jérôme Gagneur is a beekeeper who harvests his fine honey in the Jura mountains. His apiary is located near his farm, in a natural environment of forest and mountains. Jérôme works in organic agriculture, to reflect the local diversity that offers its share of different flavors every year. Depending on the year, different types of honey (fir, forest, dandelion...), honey spreads, pollen and propolis known for its many virtues. You can find all these products in our partner stores or by appointment directly from the farm.

It is a beekeeper installed in the small mountain of the Jura which proposes to you to taste its honeys. Passionate about his job and his bees, this beekeeper offers a range of local honey flavors of the Jura.

Marie-Pierre Bouly fell into a barrel of honey as a child. It has never left her, enriching her experience in amateur apiaries. In 2019, the beekeeper took over the hives of a neighbour, Guy Bailly. 240 little houses that she has hoisted on the plateau near Baume-les-Messieurs. Installed in a "Natura 2000" zone, her honeys have the AB approval and the "Bio Cohérence" label which tolerates the feeding of bees only in winter. Her gingerbread has the "Bio Comtois" distinction. She also offers propolis, candies and waxes.

This cooperative was founded 70 years ago. It is the supplier of materials to professional and amateur beekeepers, but also a tool for technical information. Its "beehive school" is very popular (queen rearing, mead making, etc.) The shop is open to the general public, attracted by the virtues of honey. Royal jelly and pollen are sold alongside confectionery. Organic soaps are available, as well as teapots in the shape of beehives, figurines, towels, wooden trinkets and cuddly toys, including the famous Maya. So many gift ideas!

Jean-Pierre François has nothing of a surly bear about him. It is even with a gentleness equal to his honey that he will receive you. The beekeeper carefully monitors and develops the stock of his hives. Concerned about the quality of the products, this professional makes sure that the natural richness of the honeys remain healthy and without additives. He collects 5 varieties (wild flowers, acacia, fir, forest and mountain). You will find many other variations: gingerbread, candies, nougats, pollen and even wax with cosmetic and healing properties.

Julien Favret and Laure's beekeeping philosophy can be summed up in an environmental reason and the satisfaction of working for oneself. The beekeepers have occupied an old sawmill since 2013 and built their honey house the following year, all dressed in wood. The 200 hives have been awarded the "Miel de montagne du Jura" designation. The "mountain flowers" and "fir/forest" nectars are the result. But don't forget the "dandelion", the first harvest of the year!

Amateur beekeeper for a few years and administrator of the Lons-le-Saunier cooperative, Frédéric Perchat has been flying under his own wings since 2006 in Villette-les-Dole. With his 300 hives, Frédéric produces only Jura honeys as a "transhumant beekeeper" as he defines himself. 8 different honeys from his hives that he places from the plains to the mountains; from the dandelion to the fir tree, that is to say between 250 and 800 meters in altitude. The professional will communicate his passion to you during your visit and a good tasting.

A cute cottage shelters tasty preparations. Josiane, Christian and Véronique, joined by Romain, have been making their own jams for the past 20 years, even though some of the village's grandmothers have generously passed on their secrets. A copper basin, a ladle and a hot sealing are the rule! On wooden displays, in baskets or boxes, your choice will be put to the test. The workshop makes all sorts of jams from the riches of the Jura. And original combinations with other regional specialities.

The Rucher du Mas Gaby produces a very wide range of honeys, all concocted on site from Jura flora. 100% local, artisanal products. What's more, they're harvested in the traditional way, and not heated to preserve their authenticity and multiple flavors. In short, these delicacies are hard to resist! We're particularly fond of wildflower honey, bramble honey and sunflower honey. But of course, the great classics (such as acacia honey) are also present!

Passionate and committed to organic farming, beekeeper Jérôme Gagneur offers his own production of honey (in jars and on shelves), propolis and pollens, and even spreads. But there's no direct farm store. To treat yourself to the fruits of his labor, all you have to do is make an appointment or visit one of the many outlets that sell his products. Nearby Ferme des Sablières and Ferme du Chapeau vert are just such outlets. Go there, because these honeys are a true delight. 100% made in Jura!

Beekeeper Julien Compagnon produces honey and pollen from his local hives, as well as gingerbread, nougats, candies and cosmetics. His "workers" have made a name for themselves, earning the "Made in Jura" label. But that's not all: these exceptional products regularly win awards. At the Concours Général Agricole 2023, for example, they won a double silver medal for their fir tree honey and their mountain honey.

This honey factory is located in Port-Lesney. It is actually located near Mouchard. Local people have been bringing their honeys to it since 1958. The workshop has added a showcase to promote the precious liquid. Here, respect for traditional beekeeping techniques, wooden hives and cold extraction. Acacia, linden, fir, wild flowers, forests... the range is vast, often categorical: local honeys (as for wines) and organic and fair trade honeys. To test: raw hive honey, rustic, with a crunchy texture and a taste of wax.