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Bernard Michaud knows that each consumer enjoys honey in his or her own way, which is why we have products to suit every taste and occasion.

Lune de Miel - "honeymoon" - is a range of top quality honeys for connoisseurs from each of the recognized floral varieties, such as acacia, lavender or orange blossom. Each variety has its own particular consistency, liquid or set with very fine crystals.

The packaging is varied and innovative - uniquely shaped glass jar, traditional cardboard pot, practical flexible container - and available in different sizes (250 g, 500 g, 750 g, 1 kg, single-portion tubs and jars).

Types of honey that are not produced in France, or at least not in sufficient quantities, may be imported, such as Orange Blossom from Spain, Acacia from Hungary or Clover from Canada.

The range is available in 11 languages and sold in 31 countries.

The Lune de Miel range also contains products that meet specific requirements :

Le Tartimiel
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- In 1992, Lune de Miel developed an unbreakable flexible container : Tartimiel.

It is practical and easy to use, thanks to its innovative anti-drip pouring system. Easy to carry around for a quick snack, it is specially designed for children and sportsmen.

Nature and well-being

- Honey with ginseng, honey with royal jelly, honey with propolis and pollen pellets are particularly intended for health-conscious consumers who want to be fit on a daily basis.

The range of honey sweets

- Our range of honey sweets are a delight for young and old alike, in four delicious natural flavours : Honey Pastilles, Honey and Eucalyptus Calypus, Honey and Pine Buds and Honey Lavandines.

Each Lune de Miel honey has a single source : the flower or living part of the plant from which the bee gathers pollen and nectar. After careful selection, these have become our reference flavours.

Our honey is 100% natural, nothing added, nothing taken away. And Bernard Michaud's know-how means that the honey retains all its original flavour.

ACACIA
	Always liquid, a lovely luminous, transparent colour. A subtle, slightly flowery scent that does not last Smooth and elegant in the mouth A mild, silky honey.

ORANGE BLOSSOM
	A fluid honey with amber highlights. A fine fragrance of orange blossom. A fairly marked citrus flavour. A slightly salty finish.

FOREST AND FIR
	Liquid but dense. A deep, slightly russet brown. Highly scented, it has a characteristically woody fragrance. A full-bodied honey with strongly malted and resinous flavours. Long-lasting taste.

ROSEMARY
	A light honey, white with fine natural crystals. Aromatic, with a slightly balsamic fragrance. As it melts in the mouth, it reveals a bouquet of delicate plant flavours that linger for a while.

CANADIAN CLOVER
	A soft set honey with a creamy white colour. Well developed scents of golden tobacco. In the mouth, it releases a delicious toffee flavour.

PROVENCE LAVENDER
	Pale yellow, smooth as satin. Characteristic scent of lavender straw. Powerful and generous, this is a taste sensation.

LIME BLOSSOM
	A fluid honey. with deep yellow highlights. A powerful, fresh scent. Frank and generous in the mouth, with a marked lime-blossom and menthol flavour. A slightly bitter finish.

MOUNTAIN
	A creamy, caramel coloured set honey. Strongly scented with complex woodland aromas. Powerfully flavoured with a touch of wood and a hint of liquorice Lasting flavour.

FRENCH SET HONEY
	Golden yellow with a silky crystalline texture. Fine scents of straw and wild flowers Mildly persistent flavour, soft and smooth with floral and grassy notes.

THOUSAND FLOWERS Liquid
	A warm, clear amber. Richly scented, expressing the many different flowers from which it is made. A well balanced honey with a floral bouquet and hints of ripe fruits. Finishes with a touch of freshness.

THOUSAND FLOWERS Set
	Pale yellow, smooth and velvety. A rich, generous mix of fruit and flower aromas with a hint of golden tobacco. A taste of flowers and boiled sweets made from slightly exotic fruits. A finish full of flavour

The "L'Apiculteur" ("beekeeper") range offers a selection of the greatest honeys from the beekeeping regions of France. They appeal to those who love local flavours and those attached to traditional values.

These honeys are selected from the produce of 1700 beekeepers all over France. Over three generations, Bernard Michaud has built up a long-lasting partnership with beekeepers who produce and collect their honey in the true, traditional way.

The honeys are naturally liquid or set, depending on the flowers from which they are made.

Liquid honeys

French Flowers

Cinnamon coloured, with bronze highlights
A well structured fragrance, fascinatingly complex.
A forthright, woody opening with a hint of hazelnut, and a finish that is all flowers and fruit.

Alpine Flowers

Copper coloured.
Pronounced fragrances of woodland and flowers, also apparent in the taste.
A rich honey with a few fruity and slightly acidic notes.

Pyrenean Flowers

Brown with glowing red highlights.
Pleasant, woody scents.
Mingling flavours of tannins and rounded fruits with a touch of freshness.
A true reflection of the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Vosges Flowers

Amber-russet.
Expressive scents with just a hint of wood shavings.
An intense but short-lived flavour, a wonderful malty taste with a slight touch of menthol at the finish.

Set honeys

French Flowers Set

Honey Golden white.
A distinctive scent of wood.
In the mouth, this is a rich, generous honey with a blend of woody, balsamic and malted flavours.
A fine balance between mildness and character with a long-lasting taste.
This honey is a reflection of the wide diversity of French lowland and mountain honeys.

Champagne Flowers

Iridescent.
A light, sweet scent of white flowers.
Well rounded, it has a fine caramel flavour, ending with a hint of flowers..

Provence Flowers

Warm blond colour.
A distinctive honey with a wealth of aromas recalling Mediterranean flora.
Flavourwise, this is a marvellously fine balance between wood, fruit and flowers, with a pleasantly fresh touch of lavender straw..

Anjou Flowers

Ivory coloured.
Delicate, racy, slightly grassy scents.
Mild, finely and elegantly flavoured..

Brittany Flowers

Cream coloured.
Scents of straw and the beehive.
Smooth and mild, fresh with flowery notes.

Gâtinais Flowers

It is the colour of wheat with scents of golden tobacco.
Subtle, fleeting, grassy flavours. .

Normandy Flowers

The colour of sand.
Scents of meadows and orchards.
Smooth and creamy, brimming over with the mildness of spring. .

Vendée Flowers

Satiny beige.
Scents of freshly cut grass.
Velvety with a succession of flavours: grasses, flowers and fruits.

This is a range of rare honeys of pure French origin. They are only produced in small quantities because weather conditions can disrupt or limit collection. Some are mild, full of fruit, flowers and sunshine, while others are delicate or peppery or fresh or spicy. But all of them contain the very best that Nature can provide and bring to the fore the very essence of the place in which they are produced. These honeys are a treat for the enlightened connoisseur.

The range also contains top quality products made in the old-fashioned way with the recipes of yesteryear: Traditional Pure Honey Spice Bread and Dried Fruit Preserve with Honey.

Honey in single-portion tubs and jars

Bernard Michaud has a range of honeys specially designed for catering operations, ideal for tastings, breakfasts and teas. But just because they are small packs does not mean that these are inferior honeys - quite the opposite, in fact. These are honeys from the "Lune de Miel" range: smooth, delicate Acacia, elegant Orange Blossom, malty, resinous Forest and Fir, Rosemary from the Mediterranean, light, fondant Clover, balanced, distinctive Lavender with its scents of the great outdoors.

The range is available in 20/25 g aluminium portions or 30 g glass jars. The jars are arranged in attractively designed display boxes that bring an original touch to buffets and counters.

Honey for the Food Industry

The products of generations of experience and expertise, Bernard Michaud honeys are ideal for use in the food industry. Their wealth of different flavours and textures, their quality beyond reproach, their presentation and packaging are factors that make them irresistible to today's food manufacturers. Our incomparable product knowledge means that we can meet your every requirement, because, with Bernard Michaud, the customer always comes first.

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Bernard Michaud S.A.

Domaine Saint Georges

Chemin de Berdoulou

64290 GAN

Tel : (33) Ø5 59 21 91 00

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