Pailhats de Courgoul apiary and educational garden
Courgoul
In the heart of the Parc Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne, the natural site of Pailhats de Courgoul is perched between Sancy and Cézallier. On these terraces, once farmed by every family in the village, beehives supplied their owners with honey and wax.
To continue this tradition, the Association de Valorisation des Pailhats has set up an apiary and an educational garden. The apiary, which is open to all, has several objectives : + To help preserve bees (particularly the local black bee) and pollinating insects. + Discuss the role of biodiversity with the(…)
To continue this tradition, the Association de Valorisation des Pailhats has set up an apiary and an educational garden. The apiary, which is open to all, has several objectives : + To help preserve bees (particularly the local black bee) and pollinating insects. + Discuss the role of biodiversity with the public during visits and workshops. + Produce mountain honey.
The public (children and adults) can discover the melliferous flora of the Pailhats or the educational garden, the life of the beehive, how to handle the beekeeper’s equipment and, depending on the season, taste the honey coming out of the hives.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 01/05 to 30/09/2026 on Monday, Wednesday and weekends between 10 am and 6 pm. Individual tours available at all times, guided tours by appointment.
Prices and payment methods
Free access.
Group rate available for 15 people or more.
– Self-guided tours with explanatory panels free of charge
– Guided tours for school groups : free
– Adult group tours : 50 euros
Products for sale (jams, honey, gingerbread).
Payment methods :
Check
Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
Children’s entertainment
Coach access
Guided group tours on request
Guided individual tours on request
Guided tours
Parking nearby
Pets welcome
Temporary exhibition
Tour free of charge
Unguided group tours available permanently
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : On leash for self-guided tours, not permitted for guided tours.
Additional information
Café associatif, room available
Location
Pailhats de Courgoul apiary and educational garden Salle des Pailhats route des gorges Le bourg 63320 Courgoul