Honey and jam producers Rhône

The best jams are made by Philippe Bruneton. Member of the Collège Culinaire de France, elected Meilleur Confiturier de France. This enthusiast is as demanding in his selection of fruit, sourced from the region's small producers - starting with apples from Pilat - as he is in his working methods, using more fruit than sugar. The jams are available in a range of collections, including Fruits et Chocolat, made with Weiss chocolate. Culinary aids, fruit pastes, coulis, syrups... More than jams, real desserts.

Lime, lavender, acacia, fir, chestnut, heather... Chantal and Michel Carton, these bee enthusiasts, send their hives to different parts of France to find these subtle scents. This couple of beekeepers also produces wax, royal jelly and pollen. In addition, you will learn more about this fascinating world of bees by tasting their gingerbread, honey sweets, mead, nougat or jams.

La Croix-Rousse is a neighbourhood that cultivates its spirit of independence, even when it comes to making its tea. An independent tea counter run by Elodie. A nice, uncluttered setting to focus on the essential, the product. Pleasant welcome to choose your tea in the best conditions with the best advice. Tasting of the day to make beautiful discoveries. Blends or pure teas from various origins (China, Thailand, Nepal, India ...). Beautiful tea boxes to share with family or friends. Magnificent cast iron teapots.

Located at the Col du Fût d'Avenas, at an altitude of 762 m, the honey house offers you the fruit of its bees' gathering: more than 10 varieties of honey extracted and put in jars, directly on the farm. Hundreds of beehives transhumance in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to offer a wide range of tastes and colors. Rich glass to discover the secret life of bees. Gingerbread, pollen, mead, royal jelly ... to vary the pleasures.

Welcome by appointment. Jean-Paul will show you the techniques of extracting honey and will make you taste his products. He makes honey and mead, of course, but also proposes royal jelly, spices, candles and other derivatives.

What about going to the strawberry fields for a gourmet picking? This is what Maurice and Brigitte suggest. On the spot, you can buy the good products of the farm, in particular the fruits of the season (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, vine peaches, plums, mirabelle plums...), but also processed products (jams, syrups, fruits in juice...). The farm also offers a 3 épis rural gîte (2 rooms for 4 people) to stay on site in complete independence.

Fortunately, Vieux Lyon is home to a number of nuggets that are easy to find and where you can treat yourself to the very best. Secrets d'Apiculteur is a unique boutique whose shelves are bursting with 100% natural honeys. It's your turn to browse in a store where you can let yourself be guided: summer maquis honey from Corsica, lychee honey from Madagascar, bergamot honey from Calabria... Flavors that take us on a journey in the mouth and in the dishes we cook, according to the advice of our favorite beekeepers. On the shelves, a honey jam by Philippe Bruneton, honey cookies made in Lyon, French gins with honey and honey-based cosmetics.