Discover the Rucher du Montcalm, a mountain bee farm located in the charming village of Marc, in the Haute Ariège region, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park.
For over 30 years, Sylvie Humbert, nicknamed "Maya" by regulars, has been building this project, now taken over by her daughter Janice.
An exceptional natural setting:
The beehives are located in the Val-de-Sos and Auzat valleys, offering a pure, preserved ecosystem, free from pesticides and other phytosanitary products that could harm their balance. This ideal setting enables the bees to flourish and produce honey of exceptional quality.
Variety of honeys:
The Rucher du Montcalm offers six varieties of honey, ranging from the fruity sweetness of Rhododendron honey to the woody strength of Callune Heather honey. All honeys are 100% sourced from wild flowers in the Ariège mountains, at altitudes between 700 and 1800 meters.
Awards and recognition:
Mother Nature orchestrates the harvests and the different varieties of honey, offering unique taste palettes that have won numerous medals at competitions such as the Concours Agricole de Paris and regional competitions.
Share the passion of beekeeping:
Come and meet the real passion for beekeeping in the Rucher boutique or during guided tours. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the fascinating world of bees and taste tasty, authentic honey!
Reservations required for groups.
An exceptional natural setting:
The beehives are located in the Val-de-Sos and Auzat valleys, offering a pure, preserved ecosystem, free from pesticides and other phytosanitary products that could harm their balance. This ideal setting enables the bees to flourish and produce honey of exceptional quality.
Variety of honeys:
The Rucher du Montcalm offers six varieties of honey, ranging from the fruity sweetness of Rhododendron honey to the woody strength of Callune Heather honey. All honeys are 100% sourced from wild flowers in the Ariège mountains, at altitudes between 700 and 1800 meters.
Awards and recognition:
Mother Nature orchestrates the harvests and the different varieties of honey, offering unique taste palettes that have won numerous medals at competitions such as the Concours Agricole de Paris and regional competitions.
Share the passion of beekeeping:
Come and meet the real passion for beekeeping in the Rucher boutique or during guided tours. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the fascinating world of bees and taste tasty, authentic honey!
Reservations required for groups.
Services
Services
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Product tasting
Activity
Free car park
Car park
Educational visits
Shop
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Bienvenue à la fermePayment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Cash
Credit transferGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 60 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Guided tours every Thursday in summer.
Off-season tours on request.
Free tasting in the store.
Off-season tours on request.
Free tasting in the store.
Location
Location
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Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
