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Foraging bees

Foraging bees

2.00 $

Category: bees
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From the 21st day of her existence and until her death, her mission will be to harvest nectar, pollen and propolis. At this stage, she plays her essential role for nature: pollination.

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  • Wax bee

    When the glands in her abdomen start to produce wax, the wax bee uses it to make hexagon- shaped honeycombs.

    2.00 $
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  • Guard bee

    Guards are posted at the entrance to the hive and they check the identities of the bees who enter the hive and confirm that they belong to the colony so as to prevent pillaging of their stores of honey and nectar.

    2.00 $
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  • Cleaning bee

    Shortly after being born, the young bee assumes responsibility for cleaning each cell so that the Queen bee can lay an egg there.

    2.00 $
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  • Nurse bee

    As soon as her organs are ready to make royal jelly, the bee can become a “nurse” who will feed the queen, the larvae and the drones.

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Commented Menu At the Table with Catherine Crolo


Enjoy a little taste of history
with this New France inspired meal

Small buckwheat crepes
Filled with mushrooms and topped with béchamel sauce, melted cheese, thyme and garlic

Hearty soup
Beef broth and beer – bacon bits
Root vegetables – legumes – fine herbs

Bread roll made using traditional yeast

Les Métayères cheese

Apple Crumble
Oats – apples – Madeleine’s creamy fudge coulis

Herbal Tea
Bouquet de la Métairie

$25 + taxes and gratuity

To compliment your meal:
Les Filles du Roy (white beer) or Le St-Gabriel (rosé cider)
$6 extra


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    RESERVATION POLICY

    LE RÉFECTOIRE

    The commented menu experience is offered upon reservation only. Le Réfectoire is staffed according to reservations. Meals are also prepared accordingly. In order to avoid food waste and to prepare our employees work schedule as efficiently as possible, we ask that you please respect the following conditions of reservation and cancellation.


    Le Réfectoire Reservation Policy

    • A valid credit card is required to process your reservation request.
    • No deposit will be charged to your card.
    • You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the day of your reservation.
    • You can reach the museum team at 514-935-8136 or write to us Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • A reminder will be emailed to you 48 hours prior to your reservation.
    • If you do not show up, you will be charged a fee of $20 per absent person.

    Le Réfectoire Reservation Cancellation Policy

    1) For individual reservations
    • The customer is required to cancel the reservation before 2:00 p.m. the day before the reservation, in order to avoid a $20 fee per absent person.
    2) For group reservations (20 people and more)
    • The customer responsible for reserving for a group is required to cancel or adjust the reservation 48 hours before the day of the visit (96 hours for a Tuesday reservation), in order to avoid a $20 fee per absent person.

    RESERVATION POLICY

    GROUP PACKAGES

    Group packages are available by reservation only. Additional personnel are required to provide this service. To enable us to staff the restaurant as efficiently as possible, we ask that you respect the following reservation and cancellation conditions.

    Group reservation policy (15 people and more)

    • You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 48 hours before the day of your visit (96 hours for a Tuesday reservation).
    • A reminder will be emailed to you 5 days prior to your reservation to confirm the number of participants.
    • You will be charged a fee of $5 per absent person.

    Group Reservation Cancellation Policy (15 people or more)

    • You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the day of your visit (96 hours for a Tuesday reservation).
    • You can reach the museum team at 514-935-8136 or write to us Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • In order to avoid the $5 fee per absent person, you are required to modify or cancel your reservation 48 hours before your visit.*
    • *To modify or cancel a Tuesday reservation, you must contact the museum no later than the previous Friday.