Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Apiculteur parisien


This friendly gentleman with a delightful sense of humor has a boutique, Les Abeilles,
selling honey and other "bee-products" on La Butte aux Cailles. 
You can even buy all that you need to set up as a beekeeper. 
He is an expert in les abeilles, miel, cire d'abeilles, a true apiculture parisien!

A purchase of honey and beeswax candles was made after a delightful visit with him in the petite shop.  Two large vats of honey along with all the other products give the small space a sweet aroma.

Monsieur Schakmundès became my newest Paris friend,
and I will carry this portrait back to him in January.

(for Holly, the Queen Bee)


Les Abeilles
21, rue de la Butte-aux-Cailles
75013 Paris
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21 comments:

  1. Sylvia KDecember 27, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    How wonderful to be able to make connections/friends like this! I would LOVE to have some of his "honey products! A delightful post as always, Genie! Thank you for sharing the fun!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. martinealisonDecember 27, 2011 at 2:12 AM

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  3. martinealisonDecember 27, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Telle une petite abeille, venir butiner sur votre blog régulièrement c'est délicieux... Jolie publication.
    J'adore le miel que j'achète à la miellerie de Plouescat lorsque je vais rendre visite à mes enfants en Bretagne.
    http://www.miel-plouescat.fr/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
    Un gros bisou à vous et un salut à ce monsieur qui a peut-être un site internet ?...

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  4. Oakland Daily PhotoDecember 27, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    He looks so approachable. Your encounter with him sounds most enjoyable.

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  5. Leon SimsDecember 27, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    He has a very friendly face.

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  6. cocoa and coconut December 27, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I need to make Parisien friends! He looks very friendly, unlike the stereotype of snobby Parisiens..

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  7. biebkriebelsDecember 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    He looks very friendly and it must be a joy to visit his shop.

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  8. PatDecember 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Long ago I heard that someone kept a couple of hives on top of the Opera Garnier...I'm going to Google and see if this is (still) so. This fellow has a cute face.

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  9. PatDecember 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Back again: Here's the link for bees on top of the Opera Garnier.

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  10. AlexaDecember 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Bibi beat me to it. :~} Meanwhile, your new friend looks like someone who truly loves what he does. (How many of us can say that?) Bet he'll be delighted with this wonderful portrait, Genie. (And you're going back in January? I'm so envious!)

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  11. HollyDecember 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I love the portrait and the little wax beehive for Noel...merci! My little "busy bees" are finishing off the last of the honey and Jack is saying it's time for me to return to Paris for his French Honey! I cannot wait to meet Monsieur!

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  12. DianeDecember 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    He has such a lovely face. If only I could paint people he would make the perfect subject. Diane

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  13. this is BelgiumDecember 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Makes a great portrait !

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  14. brattcatDecember 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    such an encounter would have had me all abuzz, too.

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  15. StarmanDecember 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Love the 13éme arrondissement!

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  16. TheChieftessDecember 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    A delightful portrait Genie!!!

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  17. JackDecember 27, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    In January? My my my. The intervals between visits are shrinking. The beekeeper will love his portrait.

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  18. RandyDecember 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Great portrait!

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 28, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    He was a delight and I look forward to returning with Holly in January. I have forgotten about a special post on bees that Marie and I found (hah!) and will publish it soon.

    The stories of bees and honey in Paris is fascinating and I will publish a link for the story about the special quality and purity of honey from the parks and rooftops of Paris. I would LOVE to see the Opera Garnier hives!

    I hope that Monsieur likes his portrait as he asked to see how it looked after I shot it. I think he will approve of the b/w although he is quite a colorful character!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. tattinaDecember 29, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    A nice portrait of a nice man.
    Happy New Year, Genie!

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  21. PeterParisJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I also took a photo of this gentleman, but seeing yours, I'm happy I didn't publish mine!

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Merci for your comments!