The Bidou apiary is located in the commune of Tende at an altitude of 950m. CARNICA bees (emblem of Slovenia).
He doesn't practice transhumance: the main flowers visited by his bees are Common Maple, Blackthorn, St. Lucia Cherry, Thyme, Alpine Sainfoin, Rhododendron (which they forage at altitudes of around 2,000 m), Brambles and True Lavender.
It is part of the APITURBIE Association for the protection of bees, which organizes an annual honey-tasting competition: the honey from the Rucher de Bidou finished 1st in 2023.
It is part of the APITURBIE Association for the protection of bees, which organizes an annual honey-tasting competition: the honey from the Rucher de Bidou finished 1st in 2023.
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Contact Beekeeper Ribet Henri
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