Payrac-man Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hi allNot sure if this is the correct section but wasn't sure where to post.Has anyone taken their bees to France? Is it just a case of an inspection by Defra to obtain an export certificate from UK or do French authorities require further paperwork?Does anyone know of bee suppliers in Dept 46 or surrounding areas?Thanks in anticipitationPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I can't begin to imagine how difficult it is going to be to move them... I don't think Ryanair is a goer in this case but....here is some info (possibly out of date)http://www.apiservices.com/sante-de-labeille/articles/risques_importations.htmIt may be a good idea to contact them http://www.apiculture.com/sante-de-labeille/index.htm#contactIt seems that it has been strictly controlled until recently. http://www.bioeco.org/docu468I had no idea that there was such a thing as bee suppliers! We had a swarm in our hedge a few years ago and a local beekeeper came and "rescued" them.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 [quote user="Jane and Danny"]I can't begin to imagine how difficult it is going to be to move them... I don't think Ryanair is a goer in this case but....[/quote]Pity that the Buzz airline isn't still flying!! [:D]Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'd be quite interested to know as well just to add to my information store. Strictly speaking you can't move them from one departement to another without first obtaining authorisation.Sorry I can't help with a supplier in Lot but I think there is a big supplier near Montpelier, you would need to collect, I'll try and find their details.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini_man Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi Paul,I know nothing helpful about bee keeping or apiculture. However, it appears from this link: http://apisite.online.fr/fournibee.htm that there are very few suppliers of queens or colonies in the country but maybe the ones shown could help you, especially the one in dept. 21 who has an e-mail address.Finally, after a lot of searching I think this is the site that you could do with, if your French is up to it? la Ruche du Quercy. It's the site of the association of beekeepers in Lot. They would surely know if there were any local suppliers in Lot but from what I have heard here in the Dordogne colonies are much sought after and quickly snapped up when they are reported.Good luck with your project [:)].links edited by a mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 There is a huge bee farm and supplier of all things apiary, including ruche and colonies, close to Belves (24) and there are several courses run locally (all in French) for apiarists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payrac-man Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 HiThanks for all the replies, Tony have you an address for the supplier near Belves?I'll post the results next year after the move hopefully.All the best Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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