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Come clarify the mystery of the truffle!

La Provence is a land of choice for the truffle. Indeed, the territory of Provence is particularly conducive to this fungus, thanks to its climate, soil and the average altitude of the region. The parcels in the region of Aups and Montagnac are even recognized nationally as 2 "grands crus".
The truffle has always intrigued and attracted coveted. Today, from picking up this "black diamond" is the treasure hunt.



How to eat truffles?

  • Never leave it in the open air
  • Do not cook
  • For the wash, brushing briefly in tap water

Where to find truffles?

  • In markets (November to March): A Aups each Thursday and Riez each Wednesday.
  • During celebrations of the truffle: A Aups the 4th Sunday in January, Montagnac each January 17, the day of the patron of “producers”.
  • In many restaurants in the region.