Honey farm in the Drôme Provençale: Délices au Miel, Roussas

Looking for a real honey farm in the Drôme Provençale? We have a favourite address to share: the Miellerie des Délices au Miel, in Roussas. Let us say it straight away: Roussas is not in Ardèche, but in the Drôme Provençale, across the Rhône, about 20 minutes from the Mas. A lovely gourmet excursion, for families, around an apiary know-how passed down for nearly thirty years.

Key takeaways:

• Where: in Roussas, in the Drôme Provençale (not in Ardèche), ~20 min from the Mas.
• Who: a family honey farm created in 1996, now run by the children.
• What: varied honeys, nougats, gingerbread and farm honey ice cream in summer.
• The visit: the Happy Culture educational room, free self-guided visit.
• For families: awakening the five senses, wheelchair accessible, free tasting.

The Miellerie des Délices au Miel, a family story

It all begins with Serge Bompard, passionate about bees since childhood, who passes the bug to his wife Nadia. Together, they create Délices au Miel in 1996. Nearly thirty years later, their children, Mélanie and Florian, have taken over the business and carry on the family passion.

The honey farm has around 400 to 500 hives, moved with the blooms to follow lavender, acacia, chestnut or rosemary. It is exactly the kind of address we love to recommend: a family, a craft, a local product, and genuine generosity in the welcome.

What to taste and take home from the honey farm?

The range is gourmet and varied. For honeys, you find lavender, acacia, chestnut, rosemary, lime and all-flower, depending on the harvests. But the house does not stop there: white and black nougat, spreads, honey jams, honey sweets and gingerbread round out the shop.

In summer, do not miss the farm honey ice creams, a real treat after a morning of visits. Most products are made on site, from mainly local ingredients. A tasty souvenir of the Drôme Provençale to take home.

Can you visit the honey farm?

Yes, and that is the real appeal of the address for families. The honey farm offers an educational room called Happy Culture, designed to learn while having fun and to awaken the five senses: a glass hive to watch the bees, a free tasting, handling of beekeeping equipment. Children love it.

The self-guided visit is free for much of the year. In July-August and during the school holidays, guided tours are offered by reservation, as well as group packages and family workshops. The building is single-storey and accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Practical information to get there

• Address: 345 impasse Pied de Bert, route de Notre-Dame d’Aiguebelle, 26230 Roussas (Drôme).
• Phone: 04 75 98 57 99 — email: info@delicesaumiel.com.
• Shop: generally Monday to Saturday, 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm, closed Sunday (to be confirmed).
• Self-guided visit: free; guided tours in summer and during holidays, by reservation.

The hours and the guided-tour calendar can vary by season: a call to the honey farm before setting off will ensure the best welcome.

Where is the honey farm and how to get there from the Mas?

Let us be clear on geography: Roussas is located in the Drôme Provençale, across the Rhône, and not in Ardèche. The honey farm is about 20 minutes from the Mas, near Grignan, at the heart of a lovely region of lavender, olive trees and hilltop villages. It is the ideal half-day gourmet excursion on the other side of the river.

How to extend your discovery of the terroir?

The honey farm belongs to a rich family of local producers, on both sides of the Rhône. To extend your discovery of flavours, step through the door of the winemakers of southern Ardèche, and also enjoy the heritage of Bourg-Saint-Andéol, on the Ardèche side.

Why stay at Mas Saint Antoine for this excursion?

• ✅ About 20 minutes from Roussas, ideal for a gourmet half-day
• ✅ 6 independent gîtes with equipped kitchens, perfect for savouring local produce
• ✅ 13×6 m saltwater pool and large enclosed 2-hectare park for your return
• ✅ If you come as a group, the estate can be booked exclusively for 20 to 38 people
• ✅ Rated 4.9/5 across more than 130 verified reviews, featured in Petit Futé

In conclusion

The Miellerie des Délices au Miel is a honey farm in the Drôme Provençale just as we like them: family-run, generous, and fascinating to visit with its Happy Culture room. Our golden rules: keep in mind that you are crossing the Rhône, check the hours before setting off, taste the honey ice creams in summer, and leave with a jar or a nougat. A fine address to discover from the Mas.

Explore the terroir on both sides of the Rhône from the Mas

About 20 minutes from Roussas and its honey farm, Mas Saint Antoine is the ideal base to explore southern Ardèche and the neighbouring Drôme Provençale: 6 independent gîtes, a 13×6 m saltwater pool and a large enclosed park. The perfect base camp for lovers of great addresses.

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Article written by Bernard Favre, owner of Mas Saint Antoine.