Arnaud Lecler, a beekeeper in Écouves near Alençon, harvested more honey in 2026 than in 2025…

Arnaud Lecler, a beekeeper in Écouves near Alençon, harvested more honey in 2026 than in 2025 despite the summer heatwave and drought in Normandy. He manages about 340 hives with fewer bees this year. High temperatures combined with a wet winter allowed an excellent spring nectar flow and a good start to the summer nectar flow, but production stopped due to drought and extreme heat from late June.

He usually offers various honeys: spring, summer, chestnut, buckwheat, acacia, and linden. This year, the diversity decreased, making sales harder since customers appreciate variety. Nevertheless, he considers the year overall good. He sells his honey at Alençon markets and partner stores under the name "La Miellerie d'Écouves."