Guided tour

Truffle Hunting in Provence

Activity provider: Les Pastras
Guided tour

Truffle Hunting in Provence

Activity provider: Les Pastras

From US$ 93.50 per person

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.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

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
Full 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
  • Transportation

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  • 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.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Do not debate doing this. Book it NOW. Amazing host, loves what he does. The views are amazing. The experience was so great starting off with history about truffles, then moving into the hunt and finishing with champagne and truffle snacks. Really the most amazing experience we had. 40 mins from Aix en pce by car. The opportunity after to purchase his own made goods like truffle salt , oil etc.

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September 9, 2022

Our and farm owner Johann was both knowledgeable and entertaining. He explained the process of cultivating truffles along with some great stories. Our group was small so everyone had a chance to participate. He even accommodated my mobility scooter so I could join the group on the hunt! After, the tasting was absolutely delicious and so informative. If you enjoy these kind of off-the-beaten-path experiences, this is a must-do in Provence! If truffles aren’t for you, Johann has olive trees, beehives and grape stomping! Something for everyone! Don’t miss out!

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May 17, 2022

The guide was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and allowed for questions. It was a wonderful experience to learn the intricacies of truffle growing and selling. It’s not an easy feat! The food was surprising and delicious. Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

October 6, 2022

Product ID: 25246