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Conservation of the traditional international apicultural heritage. Raising awareness about the world of bees, discover the traditions of apiculture through temporary exhibitions, beekeeping workshops...
Description
It will be of interest to beginners, specialists and beekeepers, adults and children alike.
Just a stone's throw from the church in Comps, "Ruches du monde" invites you to discover the living bee and beekeeping traditions:
- in front of original glass hives, a beekeeper will show you fascinating moments in the social organization of bees, from the laying of the queen to the dancing of the foragers...
- a unique collection of over 200 traditional beehives from around the world. Their diversity, aesthetics and ingenuity will astonish you and take you on a journey through time and space to discover man's imagination in raising bees and harvesting honey...
- Discover the monumental statue beehive depicting Joan of Arc returning to France after a sojourn abroad.
Candle workshops for children: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am to 12pm.
Tastings and sales on site, including lavender honey.
Labels and ranking
- Bad weather alternative
Opening
Closed on Monday.
Visit
Individual tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group tour
- Unguided group tours on request
- Guided group tours on request
- Min. group size: 15
Rate
Payment options:
- Check
- Cash
Amenities and Services
- Educational visits
- Car park
- Exhibition space
Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Site, building totally accessible