Honey and jam producers Franche-Comté

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 these exceptional products are not the only ones to win awards, as was the case at the Concours Général Agricole 2023, with a double silver medal for fir and mountain honey.

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!

A family business concerned with preserving traditional know-how and producing quality honeys. Dominique and Jean-Jacques Coppin will share their love of their region and their work with you by showing you around their honey house. The little ones can have a look at all the secrets of this sacred nectar from the flowers and the bees. The honeys and other derived products, such as the famous gingerbread, are absolutely to put in your gourmet baskets! An address that you will appreciate without saying a word.

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.

Since its foundation in 1890, 5 generations have succeeded each other to produce high quality honey. Apidis is an independent family business that owns, among other things, the Les Ruchers de Bourgogne brand. Specialized in the production, packaging and marketing of honey from all over the world, but also of products derived from the hive. Of the 4,500 hives, 1,000 are in organic production. The honeys are harvested in a natural way, guaranteed without additives or preservatives and processed according to a charter scrupulously respected as a guarantee of quality. Traditional acacia or fir honeys, but also more rare eucalyptus or chestnut trees. Also wellness products such as royal jelly, or gourmet jellies, nougats, nibbles, jams, jellies or marmalades or condiments. A great local success!

Do you know the five products you can get from beekeeping? Honey, beeswax, royal jelly, pollen and propolis - you'll find all five in different variations in this bee paradise! Dandelion honey, acacia honey, fir tree honey, mountain honey, lime blossom honey and various flower honeys are just some of the sweet treats you can enjoy before a glass of delicious mead. And if you're interested in beekeeping, there's a range of equipment for sale, and you can learn a lot more by taking a look at the eco-museum next door.

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.

Honey is one of the region's specialties. And at Rucher des Deux Lacs you can enjoy this little delicacy. As you leave the store, you'll learn all about bees, honey and the beekeeper. The farm has won numerous awards for the quality of its products. Don't miss the fir tree honey and the mountain honey. An instructive visit.

Here, since 1920, 3 generations of beekeepers have been working to make the best Burgundy honeys. Their shop also offers a museum section where you can discover the beekeeper's tools. On the sweet side, several varieties of honey, different gingerbreads (including fig or nut and raisin gingerbread), hand-poached fresh egg meringues. And, of course, honey pastilles, honey vinegar, mead or cacibel (sparkling non-alcoholic), but also cosmetics and food supplements. A pleasure!

This family-run business, run by Jean-Jacques and Dominique Coppin, produces bramble, lime, dandelion and forest honeys... In short, all the flavors of nature can be found in these jars. Let yourself be tempted by gingerbread. And let's not forget the other house specialty, milk-skin cake, a traditional recipe that will delight all gourmets. Finally, don't miss a visit to the Ecomusée de l'abeille (bee museum), where you can learn about the work of beekeepers and their bees! And don't forget the 4 beautiful gites.

Welcome to this buzzing hive that professional and amateur beekeepers know well. Beekeepers, but not only, it is enough to love honey to find your happiness in this shop which offers it in all its forms: sweets, sweets, herbal teas, massage oils... On the material side, the range is complete, from hives, food, clothing and protection, pots, and of course swarms to start or complete a breeding. It is possible to place an order online and have it delivered. An address to discover with the whole family, especially since you will find nice gift ideas for our future little beekeepers!

In Saint-Léger-Vauban, this factory produces twenty-six kinds of jams, jellies and compotes by hand. A store awaits you on the spot, but many other points of sale also distribute them in the surroundings. For sure you will appreciate the 100% authentic taste of these sweets. With flavors to try absolutely as the blackcurrant jam of Burgundy, the chestnut dessert or the strawberry compote for example. Proof of the high quality of the production of La Trinquelinette, its home-made jams are now exported all over the world!

Located in a shimmering former Perrusson tile factory, Péché Sucré was created by Laurence and Xavier Augagneur over 30 years ago. They produce delicious jams (45 references), spreads, gingerbread and shortbread, chutneys and onion confits, all handcrafted in a small laboratory from mostly local raw materials. A wide range of regional products is also on sale: terrines, mustards, liqueurs, honeys, wines, as well as home decor and old postcards.

For two generations, these "shepherds of the bees" have been harvesting honey from the "black bees of the country" on the Morvan mountains. Chrystelle and William have set up their honey house in the old school building and guarantee a quality production in the respect of the beekeeping art. Let your sweet tooth go by choosing among the many honeys, gingerbread, honey pavement, medieval cake, nougat cream, plain or glazed chestnuts, and other tasty treats. Visit of the honey factory by appointment.

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.

These homemade jams are real delicacies. You can find them in regional grocery stores, but the choice is even wider at La Celle-en-Morvan. Over 40 flavors are on sale, including a homemade spread and, the latest addition, banana and banana-cocoa jams. As is often the case, the house won a silver medal for its blackcurrant jam at the Concours Général Agricole at the Salon de l'Agriculture 2024. Wines, terrines and honey are also available.

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!