The Ré bee

An emblematic honey factory on the Ile de Ré

In the village of Loix, in the north of the island, l'Abeille de Ré is a family-run honey factory created by Aldo François, himself the son of a beekeeper and passionate about his profession. As well as producing artisanal honey, he is committed to raising public awareness of his art and the cause of bees. Transmission is his vocation. The apiaries are located on the Ile de Ré and in Charente-Maritime, near Saint-Jean d'Angély. They enable L'Abeille de Ré to offer 6 different honeys, with flavors and textures that vary according to the specificities of the foraging area. The most typical honey from the Ile de Ré is an all-flower honey, including marsh and coastal flowers. It is distinguished by its fruity, tangy flavors, rich mouthfeel and fine crystallization. While you're camping on the Ile de Ré, perhaps you'd like to take part in the adventure by sponsoring a beehive? At the end of the year, you'll receive a surprise that will remind you of your wonderful vacations on the island!

Visits, workshops and events at the beekeeper's in Rennes

How would you like to learn a little more about bees, hives, honey and the beekeeping profession during your stay at the Slow Village campsite? The Abeille de Ré honey house offers tours, events and workshops on the world of bees for all ages! A guided tour of the apiary and honey house, if the season is right, will give you the opportunity to watch a honey extraction followed by a tasting session. Explanatory panels also allow you to freely visit the estate and observe the ballet of foraging bees. With the "apiary walk" animation, the Abeilles de Ré honey factory offers visitors a 1500-meter walk along the coastal path to reach the hives, a snack, a demonstration and presentation of the beekeeping profession, then a return to the honey factory to observe the extraction and taste the products of the hive. For your children, the honey house also organizes several workshops: a discovery workshop from the age of 4, ideal for younger children, and two workshops focusing respectively on bees and the beekeeping profession for children aged 5 to 12.

More information on the official Abeille de Ré website: https: //www.abeilledere.com/fr

Taste honey from the Ile de Ré

The Abeilles de Ré honey house is, of course, a place for gourmets, where you can discover a wide variety of artisanal products made from the products of the hive. Alongside flower, forest and acacia honeys, gourmets will find honey confectionery, nonnettes, nougats, vinegars, mustards, beers, mead and soap. If you're looking for a little souvenir to take home with you from your vacation on the Ile de Ré, you'll also be able to choose from a range of unique and original wax creations, as well as planting cards that will fill your recipient's garden with bee-loving flowers. The virtues of honey and other products of the hive are of course put to good use by the honey house, which has created a range of treatments and cures based on royal jelly, pollen and propolis. The Honey Shop is open every day from early April to late September, and every day except Sunday from October to March. It is located on chemin Corps de Garde in Loix, less than 15 km from our campsite. You can get there by car in less than 20 minutes, and by bike in 35 minutes. Book your vacation on the Ile de Ré for a richly rewarding and gourmet experience!