Wondering what it’s really like to work at Famille Michaud Apiculteurs? Rather than answering ourselves, we preferred to give the floor to those who live it every day: our employees. Production, marketing, purchasing, R&D — four roles, four perspectives, and the same drive to share the spirit of a family-owned business founded in 1920.
In short
A family-owned business founded in 1920, based in Gan, in the Béarn region of southwest France, with teams attached to their products and territory, and a culture of transmission running through every role. This article gives the floor to our employees.
A family-owned business founded in 1920, rooted in the Béarn
Four generations serving honey
Famille Michaud Apiculteurs is, above all, a family story. From Yves Michaud, founder in 1920, to Marie Michaud today, four generations have built the family-owned business we are today.Based in Gan, rooted in the Pyrenees
Our Gan site, the Domaine Saint-Georges, at the foot of the Pyrenees, has been home to our teams since 1998. This is where our honeys are packed and where our teams meet every morning. Working here also means living in the Béarn, as close as possible to our products.What our employees say
We asked four team members to speak, without a script, about their roles in just a few minutes. Here are their testimonies. To see all the testimonials, visit our YouTube channel.
Romain — Marketing and communications
Romain joined Famille Michaud Apiculteurs in 2008 and returned in 2021. Now Marketing & Communications Director, he and his team drive brand creation, the product lifecycle, innovation and the company’s communications.
Valérie — Purchasing and sourcing
A buyer for over 25 years, Valérie sources agave syrup in Mexico and the honeys we cannot find in France — such as orange-blossom honey — in Spain. Over the years she has built strong ties with passionate beekeepers and producers.
Matthieu — Process technician
Joining as an apprentice in 2018 and later hired as a process technician, Matthieu ensures the honey’s organoleptic quality and food safety before it is made available for jarring. What he loves: teamwork and autonomy.
Claire — Research and development
Having joined ten years ago as a line leader, Claire is now a product technician in research and development. She prepares samples for sales meetings and trade shows, and contributes to developing future products.
Our employer commitments
Training, development and internal mobility
Continuous training and integration paths are part of everyday life here, and internal mobility is possible depending on opportunities.Health, safety and quality of work life
Our quality demands extend beyond honey to working conditions: ergonomic workstations, protective equipment, attention to weak signals. We publish our gender equality index every year.Our roles
Production, packing, maintenance, quality, R&D, supply chain, purchasing, French sales, export, marketing, communications, HR, finance, IT: the spectrum is wide. Our Gan site, our only packing site, brings together around 200 employees; our sales teams are based in Gan and all over France, and our export team works internationally.Application process
Open positions are listed on our Join us page. Speculative applications are welcome: send us your CV via the recruitment page form, indicating the role you’re aiming for.Going further
FAQ: working at Famille Michaud Apiculteurs
What types of contracts do you offer?
Permanent, fixed-term, work-study, internships, temporary work depending on needs.What are your values?
Humility, ambition, integrity, respect, the right to make mistakes, and congruence. To find out more, discover our commitments.Where is our site located?
Our only packing site is the Domaine Saint-Georges in Gan (64290), 10 minutes from Pau. We also have commercial offices and logistics partners in France and abroad.How can I apply spontaneously?
Visit our Join us page, indicate the role you’re aiming for, and send your CV.Takeaway
Working at Famille Michaud Apiculteurs means joining a family-owned business that bets on quality and expertise. If our roles speak to you, take a look at our openings — and don’t hesitate to write to us.