Did you know that Paris has a passion for bees ? More than 200 beehives are located on the roofs of the city. Actually, the biggest of them are on the roof of the Opera Garnier, in the very heart of the city.
You may not know that more and more Parisians (companies, organizations and even individuals) have their own beehives in the capital. But is that a healthy trend ? Yes, it's absolutely safe to eat that honey. It's quite healthy because fewer pesticides are actually used in urban than in rural areas (this is why bees like it here).
In addition, Paris honey is gloriously fragrant. Parisians love to decorate their windows with various kinds of plants - including many exotic species. That's why Paris honey is so tasty.
It is not very expensive and it makes a good present to bring home as a souvenir.
Beekeepers Rémi Vanbremeersch, Bruno Petit and their team of "Un apiculteur dans la ville" ("A beekeeper in town") sell their honey in market stands twice a week in the city.
- Every sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Marché de la Place des Fêtes (19e) M° Place des Fêtes ou Jourdain.
Every saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Marché de Saxe-Breteuil (7e), avenue de Saxe (7e), between n°19 and place Breteuil, M° Ségur.
More infos here : http://www.miel-paris.com/evenements - You can also buy their honey online : http://www.miel-paris.com/
A jar costs about 3,90 € for 250 g. There aren't many reasons to hesitate, considering that genuine Paris honey is twice or three times less expensive than honey sold in luxury food shops like Fauchon and Hédiard, where tourists flock to get "souvenirs de Paris" that are more than often made elsewhere...
Last year, the Paris region produced almost 500 tons of honey. Should we hum with pride like big bees ?
Claire Riou
Photo credit: Miel de Paris
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