"Happy-Culture" by Gilles Dudognon

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Chapelle Saint Martin - Vue aƩrienne parc 40 hectares

In a secluded meadow in our 40-hectare park, 10 colourful little homes stand in a line. Based on a long-term passion for the land, nature, and the fine produce it offers, we have established around ten beehives at La Chapelle Saint Martin, with a view to preserve our park's biodiversity and to contribute to developing its vegetation. Now, almost 500,000 foraging bees set to work every day to produce a sweet, multi-floral honey which has the unique taste of our region. Guided by our beekeeper Laurent and myself, I invite you to share a "happy-culture" moment. Equipped with the appropriate clothing, you will discover how the beehive is organised and the role of the queen; you will see how the colony lives, and learn where the pollen, honey, and wax are stored... The bees are harmless, and if they sense that you are in awe of their work, they will let you observe them for several minutes. Come and enjoy the happy-culture experience, which is both fun and educational!