Truffle Cavage Demonstration

About this tour

Spend three hours in rural France learning how trained dogs sniff out truffles buried beneath oak and hazel trees. You'll watch the demonstration unfold across the forest floor, then sit down to an all-truffle lunch prepared on site. It's a working glimpse into how one of gastronomy's most prized ingredients actually gets harvested, paired with the chance to taste what you've just witnessed being hunted.

Highlights

• Watch a trained dog locate truffles in real time
• Walk through truffle-growing forest terrain
• Multi-course lunch featuring truffles throughout
• Learn the ecology of truffle cultivation
• Suitable for all fitness levels and ages
• Accessible for wheelchair users

What to expect

You'll begin with a walk through the truffle grounds alongside the handler and their dog, observing how the animal picks up the scent and digs to unearth the prized fungi. The demonstration takes about an hour, after which you'll move indoors for lunch. Expect three to four courses, each showcasing truffles in different preparations—from risotto to pasta, eggs to meat dishes. The meal isn't elaborate restaurant fare; it's straightforward cooking that lets the truffle flavour do the talking.

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