Truffle Hunting in Provence

Highlights

• Hunt for black truffles at a gorgeous truffle plantation in the Luberon
• Meet a truffle hunter and learn how they train the truffle dogs
• Sample truffle snacks, Champagne, and local olive oil
• Tour the vineyards, olive groves, and beehives
• Purchase beautiful Provencal products to take home

Description

Go on a black truffle hunt on the gorgeous property of a Provençal truffle plantation in the Luberon, just 40 minutes from Aix en Provence TGV train station and 1 hour from Marseille Airport. Meet a real truffle hunter and learn how this elusive, edible “black gold” is cultivated and how the truffle dogs are trained. With the help of your guide, you will soon find some truffles to try. Learn about the art of growing truffle trees, training truffle dogs, and finding truffles. Then celebrate your find with a glass of champagne while your hosts teach you how to clean, store, and cook with truffles. Sample some truffle hors d'oeuvres and be sure to ask your hosts to taste the olive and truffle oil produced on the farm. Many delicious products are also available for you to take back home as a unique souvenir. Take a tour of the vineyards, olive tree plantation and bees hives, and fully immerse yourself in the gourmet paradise of the Luberon.

Includes

Truffle hunting tour Sampling of truffle hors d'oeuvres Olive oil tasting Champagne

Important Information

• Tour capacity is based on seating for snacks: Tours are for 2-14 people.
• Summer tours: May through September. Winter tours: November through mid-March.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund