Honey and jam producers Bourgogne

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.

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!

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.

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.

Benoît and Clotilde Lécuyer chose the profession of beekeeper for their reconversion in their favorite Châtillonnais. The Ruchers de Darbois were born at the same time as the National Forest Park, from which they immediately acquired the Esprit Parc label. The honey house has the best equipment, the filtration is done cold, the approach is 100% organic and the range is rich of summer honeys, spring honeys, flavored variants and chutneys. The 350 hives each house 70,000 bees that gather honey from the flowers of the lime, oak and maple forests.

Beekeepers for 3 generations, the Degrâce family is an expert in beekeeping and honey products. They welcome you to their workshop where you can discover the products of their 350 hives. You can choose between acacia honey, clear and liquid, spring honey, smooth and ideal for breakfast (made from rapeseed flowers, fruit trees and dandelions), and finally the honey of summer flowers (lime, bramble, blueberries ...) darker, mainly used for pastry.

Christine, Didier and Sylvestre Bonnemain have specialised in the production of raw honey since 1986. Thanks to the bees in their 700 hives, they harvest seven different varieties from the region's very diverse flora. Their flagship products: acacia, lime, chestnut and spring flower honeys in 250g, 500g and 1kg glass jars. They have won more than 20 medals since 1996. Pollen and gingerbread are also available for sale.