The Laponche family are fourth-generation apiarists who have successfully retained, and still adopt, traditional techniques. Le Rucher is located at the foot of the Gorges du Blavet, an area with an abundance of flora, producing rich, flavourful honey.
Honey available from the shop or on-line.
Honey available from the shop or on-line.
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Beekeeping is a family affair at Domaine de la Bouverie. Since 1925, 4 generations of the Laponche family have succeeded one another from father to son. This family of enthusiasts has left its mark on French beekeeping over the years: creation of the Varoise hive, official supplier of lavender honey to the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games, etc.
Since 1973, François Laponche has been managing the 1 million bees in the hive. From a lavender field to a chestnut forest, the beekeeper practices the...
Since 1973, François Laponche has been managing the 1 million bees in the hive. From a lavender field to a chestnut forest, the beekeeper practices the...
- TipsFree tasting sessions.
Services
Pets welcome
Sales on site
Shop
Sale on collective point of sale
Online shop
Rates
Free entry.
American Express
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Openings
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
Closed
Location
Contact Rucher de la Bouverie
- www.rucherdelabouverie.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Forest location
- Town outskirts