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The wonders of the apiary

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The 2026 harvest is here! 😋

Spring and early summer were a boon for our bees. We are therefore pleased to offer you this delicious honey, made from mountain flowers and trees in the exceptional natural environment of Les Avants.

Send us a message if you are interested in ordering some jars

Discover the precious treasures of the bees

Of course, there is the delicious honey, harvested by our bees in the unspoiled mountain environment of Les Avants, in the Prealps. But our apiary, in the Swiss tradition and on the cabine model, offers many other unique and marvelous treasures: Air de la ruche (Hive Air) Hive Air with its many benefits, contact with bees during discovery-rich visits, and products such as bee bread or the pure wax, let yourself be tempted by this wonderful world with its many facets, as described here bellow...

And if you're curious to learn more about this wonderful universe, follow the little bee below, to learn all sorts of amazing things, episode by episode...

L'Air de la ruche
(Air of the Hive)

Discover and breathe the benefits of the air that bees circulate in the hive: easier breathing, deep relaxation, improved sleep, increased concentration and reduction of allergies by acting on the rebalancing of the immune system.

Learn more about Air of the Hive

Apiary visits

Young and old, families, company outings or nature lovers, alone or in groups, you are welcome to visit our apiary and spend time with our bees, in complete safety. Discover some of the secrets of bees, in this enchanting and special world.

This way for a visit

SOS swarm

Has a swarm honored you with a visit? Or has a colony already taken up residence in your area? You can call us, and we'll do our best to relocate them to a more suitable hive.

We are part of the SOS Swarm Network for the Riviera, whose list you can consult here.

SOS swarm details

Events with the bees

We occasionally organize fun events at the apiary. If you'd like to be informed about them, feel free to send us a message, and we'll let you know: info@doucebrise.ch.

Some beautiful autumn vibes, at the apiary and surrounding area

Sunday, November 9, at Les Avants

A journey of sound and bees

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Bee bread, a real treasure...

Superfood, mind you... it's the pollen reserve, concentrated and stored in cells with enzymes and nectar. Rich in proteins, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and enzymes, it is easily absorbed by the body. It acts on the intestinal microbiota and helps balance the immune system.

And since we collect it from the frames, which must be renewed regularly, we don't deprive the bees of it...

Climbing the bees to the Chessy pasture

For the second year in a row, we're bringing two beehives to browse mountain flowers in the magnificent Chessy mountain pasture. A preserved and precious environment, for a rare and delicious honey...

but not for this year 2025!

To the pasture!

Beeswax

We collect the wax from the frames and cappings (the purest), because it is a noble and precious material that requires a lot of work from the bees. Our wax is 100% organic and pesticide-free.