Gâtinais honey is an ancient speciality which has been produced since the middle ages. This secular tradition, kept alive today thanks to the skills of the bees and beekeepers, delights children and grown-ups alike. Whatever the variety - acacia, heather, chestnut tree or forest - Gâtinais honey is popular for its smoothness and sweetness. Delicious on its own or spread on a slice of buttered bread, this health food is rich in protein and oligo-elements, and is ideal for sweetening tea, blending into yoghurt, baking gingerbread or making sweet-and-sour dishes.
At the heart of the French Gâtinais Regional Nature Park, don't miss the tour of the Gâtinais Honey Farm in Boutigny-sur-Essonne, where you can find out about the life of bees and the honey-making process.