Description
When the glands in her abdomen start to produce wax, the wax bee uses it to make hexagon- shaped honeycombs.
When the glands in her abdomen start to produce wax, the wax bee uses it to make hexagon- shaped honeycombs.
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.
2.00 $ Add to cartFrom 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.
2.00 $ Add to cartShortly after being born, the young bee assumes responsibility for cleaning each cell so that the Queen bee can lay an egg there.
2.00 $ Add to cartWhen it is necessary, certain bees cool the hive by creating an air current to control the temperature, the humidity and the carbon dioxide level. To do this, the fanning bees take up their position at the exit and beat their wings frantically.
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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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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.