Truffle Hunting in Provence
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Take a tour of a Provencal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are grown and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know the tricks of the trade.
You will be regaled with stories of successes and sabotage, and learn to tell the difference between a real Provençal tuber melanosporum and its inferior Chinese counterparts. You'll also learn how to properly clean, store and cook with truffles.
The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
What To Expect
The tour begins with a walk to a cool and shady area of the property, where your English-speaking guide will provide background on the farm, how truffles are grown, and how to hunt them. Then you'll be joined by the French hunter and his three dogs, who will dig up truffles with your help. After the hunt, we'll return to our scenic summer kitchen to taste three different hors d'oeuvres with truffles, followed by truffle ice cream with truffle honey, and finally a tasting of our organic extra-virgin olive oil, truffle oil and truffle salt, served with all you care to drink Champagne. During the tasting you will learn about what to look for when dining on truffles in restaurants and buying truffle products, plus how to clean, store, and prepare fresh truffles yourself. Language: English Duration: 3 hours. Availability: Weekdays, excluding public holidays. November-March, May-September.
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Truffle Hunting in Provence
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best experience in the Luberon
Rachel L,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best experience in the Luberon! Johann is wonderful and so knowledgeable—you will learn so much. The hunt with the dogs was so fun, and after you get to top it off with the finest shaved black truffles, infusions and champagne. Incredible experience.
Wonderful, a must for even the slightest truffle enthusiast
Sarah W,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, learned so much. Loved seeing the dogs work and of course the tasting. Thank you for making our vacation!
Simply awesome!
John S,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We didn't know what to expect from this program. It is held at a working truffle farm. You literally go out to the fields with the dogs and the farmers seeking truffles and learning about how they grow, how they are found, and how they are prepared to eat. Then, you have a veritable feast! It was a great experience!
Wonderful experience!
Deborah S,
Jan 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00My daughter and I had a fantastic experience on this tour. The tour was a small group, and we learned a lot from the farmer and his dogs and how he got into the truffle farming business. They take years to grow, and the dogs can sniff them out at the optimal time for harvest. No wonder they are so expensive! The best part was sampling truffles in several different ways. I would highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic Truffle Hunting experience!
susan r,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Wow! It was absolutely fabulous! Learned so much, very entertaining and every detail was thought of. It was one of our favorite experiences.
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