LOOKING FOR THE BLACK DIAMOND, THE ULTIMATE LUXURY FOOD

There are mushrooms and there are truffles but….truffles are indeed mushrooms ! Black truffles are one of the best luxury food products whose exotic nature has been enjoyed since ancient Roman times. Today, the famous mushrooms (Tuber Melanosporum) are still a mystery, but they are grown by a handful of enthusiasts such as the « Baron de la Truffe ».

As the truffle season takes place at the end of the year, truffles are also a perfect treat for a trip into the Loire Valley.

Visit of a truffle farm

Start your day with the visit of a truffle farm. You will be welcome by Serge and enjoy a unique experience.
Go searching for the “Black Diamond” in the company of “Baron de la Truffe”. On a stroll through the truffle field, the truffle-farmer is your guide and reveals the secrets of truffles: how to create a truffle field and how to maintain it, its size and its particular flora. The « Baron de la Truffe » and his dogs take you around the « truffières » and give you an idea about how to look for this incredible mushroom. Get ready to become a real truffle expert !

Lunch at a French chef country home

After the morning’s exertions, your driver will take you to a former French chef country house.
Upon arriving at the former chef’s country house, you are warmly welcomed by the host. You may be greeted with a glass of champagne or a local wine, setting the tone for a relaxed and elegant meal.
Truffles are a delicacy, and when enjoyed in the charming setting of a country house, it becomes a memorable occasion.