Truffle Hunting in Provence
ID: GYG25246-27837
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Country: France
Country: France
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Hunt for truffles at a Provençal truffle plantation and go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Learn how truffles are cultivated and how truffle dogs are trained. Hunt for the elusive "black gold" with professional hunters.
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour capacity is based on seating for snacks: Tours are for 4-12 people.
• Summer tours: May through September. Winter tours: November through mid-March.
To be decided over the phone
• Summer tours: May through September. Winter tours: November through mid-March.
To be decided over the phone
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.