Honey and jam producers Brittany

Located between Huelgoat and Locmaria-Berrien, in the heart of Finistère, Les 4 saisons is specialised on the production of homemade jams and jellies in several flavours (some are even organic). The company focuses on fruit quality from the region if possible. Do not miss the milk jam and the cream with salt flower caramel, served in pots or flasks. Comfits to accompany your dishes (foie gras in particular) and cheeses are at your disposal. Do not hesitate to visit the shop located inside the factory!

Fruit pastes, coulis, jams, compotes... At Fruitière de Colpo, fruit is king of the gourmet kingdom. Everything is local and artisanal, with a hint of gentility. We'll be happy to advise you on the spot. It's know-how that's been in place for over 30 years that's hidden in these jars, to the delight of your taste buds. Fig jam, strawberry basil jam, raspberry or blackberry coulis, there's something for everyone. To accompany them, let yourself be tempted by Craquants bretons with hazelnuts.

Settled on the Quiberon peninsula, the Indekeu family perpetuates beautiful recipes of yesteryear. Its jams and specialities are made with beautiful fruits, chosen for their aroma and with just the right amount of sugar. Fruits are cooked in small quantities in a copper cauldron and stirred with a big beech wooden spoon. All jams contain between 55 % and 65 % of fruit, no artificial colours or preservatives. Cour d'Orgères also sells cakes, sweets and ice-creams.

Charles Julien is a beekeeper and takes over the family tradition that has been present for three generations. He is a true honey professional who loves bees. His farm sells directly honey (all flowers, chestnut, ivy, buckwheat...), royal jelly, propolis and pollen. To preserve the bees, sentinels of the environment, support the beekeepers by eating and offering honey. You can taste Charles' honey at the markets and it can also be found in various sales outlets in the region.

This is a family business where life and apples are crunched to the max. Located in the Landes du Mené, the Barbé cider factory, which has won fourteen medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris since 1974 and many times at the "Terralies" in Saint-Brieuc, is one of the best ambassadors of the Breton region. First, there was Jean who, in 1921, started beekeeping and making chouchen. Then there was Paul, his son, who, in order to diversify his activity, turned to the production of a cider that he named "Le P'tit Fausset". "P'tit Fausset"? It is the name of the wooden peg placed on the front of the barrel. You know, the one that is removed to taste the good cider before putting the barrel in the bore. And then, here is Gilles. He is the one who now welcomes you to the family estate. When he took over from his father in 1989, he brought his own personal touch: the range of products was expanded to include apple juice and cider vinegar, while the conversion to organic farming was carried out. Today, the AB certification has made the reputation of the house. The apples are grown in the family's four-hectare orchard or come from the tall apple trees of nearby producers. The organic pure juice cider "Le P'tit Fausset" seduces by its bottle with mechanical porcelain cap, the cider vinegar by its sweet and fruity perfume... In short, it is here the rich and intense marriage of Breton flavours as we like to share them.

Irène and Stéphane Brindeau settled on the banks of the Aulne in 1987 to develop their beautiful beekeeping project. From their 700 hives, which gather the flavours of the Breton bocage, they have created a whole range of products: honey, shampoo, furniture wax, chouchen... On their farm, they have several activities: their honey house, an eco-museum of bees, a shop selling their products as well as local articles, and a renting of rooms on the farm.

Just 300 meters from the sea and 3 kilometers from the village, that's the location of this honey house. You'll find a wide range of honey: buckwheat honey, dandelion honey, bramble honey or hazelnut honey... in jars from 250 g to 1 kg. Other gourmet products on sale include gingerbread, honey treats, cakes and candies. Soaps and cosmetics complete the range of honey-based products. Visits to the factory are by appointment only.

Jean-Marie Gouédard took over the meadery created by his father Patrick, an ex-beekeeper: they make chouchenn, the Breton name given to an alcoholic drink similar to mead, liquorous, obtained from the fermentation of honey in water. The factory is installed in a traditional building of 1919, former wine storehouse of a wine merchant. In the courtyard, there are still two vats of 70 hectoliters each. By appointment, you can of course enjoy a guided tour of the cellars, with a nice tasting of chouchenn.

At Miellerie de la Vallée de l'Elorn, the love of honey and bees is a family affair. Fabien Troadec perpetuates the know-how taught by his beekeeper grandfather, while modernizing it through a committed approach to promoting the work of bees, notably via social networks. He and his partner Carole work passionately to offer a small-scale, traditional production of local honey from hives located less than 20 km from the honey house, available directly on their website or in partner shops.

Passionate beekeeper, Georges Matsaeff produces a honey 100% wild flowers on the site of the peninsula of Plougastel. Produced by hand, with a reduced number of bees in order to follow the bees as closely as possible, he harvests four types of honey: spring honey, summer honey and, at the end of September, Armor and Argoat honey, late harvests. His "conquest in beekeeping" produces a real kaleidoscope of the Armorique tip, rich in floral aromas, subtlety and colour. You only have to taste them to know which one you prefer!

Committed to responsible beekeeping, the Mary family creates certified honeys free from pesticides, GMOs, heavy metals and antiobiotic treatments. The company is a pioneer on the French market for royal jelly: a natural supplement packed with vitamins, ideal for the change of season. We were seduced by the honey from the Liffré forest and the Ronce de Bretagne, made in Bain de Bretagne. Honey even goes beyond the boundaries of food, with a range of organic cosmetics. Enough to get you excited about the world of beehives!