Does anyone know of a group or organization that conducts Truffle tours in Provence--especially around the Avignon, Carpentras area? We do not want a week long food tour, but a day trip to visit some truffle markets in the area.
Thanks.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
There's a market in Carpentras on Fridays, but I seem to remeber seeing it only in the winter (have no idea why). Sometime in late January/early February they have a festival (seen signs only, no personal knowledge). There's also something similar in a town a little to the north called Richerenchis (sp ?).Not sure you would need a guide for Carpentras since it's easy to get to. The other place is umpteen miles beyond everything up and down back roads.
Posted by
Lake Oswego, Oregon
1329 posts
Sue - Here are two links to information on truffles.
http://www.beyond.fr/themes/trufflemarkets.html
http://www.beyond.fr/themes/truffles.html
Not sure this is what you're looking for.