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Great learning...
Great learning experience. Loved the dogs and the interactions as they found truffles with their spectacular noses.
Truffle Hunting in Provence
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $131 / person
- Location
- Avignon, France
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 65 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Les Pastras
- Meeting point
- Please park at Les Pastras parking
Description
Go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Take a tour of a Provencal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are grown and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know the tricks of the trade. You will be regaled with stories of successes and sabotage, and learn to tell the difference between a real Provençal tuber melanosporum and its inferior Chinese counterparts. You'll also learn how to properly clean, store and cook with truffles. The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $131
- Child (ages 10–17)
- $102
- Infant (ages 2–9)
- $73
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:51 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 53 of the next 66 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
The Pastras olive and truffle oil.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
65 reviews
How it compares in Avignon
- Rated higher than 82% of 73 reviewed tours in Avignon
- No. 30 by number of reviews among 166 tours in Avignon
- Starting price $131 is 79% above the typical $73 for tours of similar length in Avignon
Excurgo comparison of 166 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Truffle Hunting in Provence take?
Truffle Hunting in Provence lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Truffle Hunting in Provence cost?
Prices start at $131 per person for this Avignon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Truffle Hunting in Provence run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.
How much does Truffle Hunting in Provence cost for children?
Children aged 10–17 pay from $102, adults from $131.
Does Truffle Hunting in Provence sell out?
It can: 53 of the next 66 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Truffle Hunting in Provence for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please park at Les Pastras parking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Truffle Hunting in Provence offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(65)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Unforgettable Truffle Hunting Experience
Our truffle hunting experience with Johann and his three dogs was easily one of the highlights of our trip. It was informative, educational, unique, and most importantly, so much fun. Johann was an incredible host with a wealth of knowledge and a real talent for engaging his guests. He seamlessly took us through everything from the science behind truffles, to the business and economics of truffles, to the actual hunting process with his dogs, and of course, the best part: tasting and enjoying the truffles afterward. You can tell Johann is genuinely passionate about what he does, and that enthusiasm made the entire experience that much better. We learned a ton, had a great time, and came away with a whole new appreciation for truffles. 10/10 would recommend and 10/10 would absolutely do it again!
A
Highlight
Great experience: the location, the dogs, the tasting, the insights,….
I
Delicious and fun outing
What an amazingly fun experience. We’ve been on truffle hunts before, last year in Italy. What makes this experience stand part is the fantastic tasting at the end that exceeded expectations. The champagne kept flowing and we loved different ways you can experience summer truffles. Highly recommend.
L
Excellent Tour, Excellent Guide
Great experience! Highly recommend it! Our guide was not only super knowledgeable about the truffle-hunting process and industry, but also very funny. The time flew by! The dogs were adorable and quickly found some truffles! We were given an abundance of truffles to taste, served several ways, including in ice cream! All were delicious! We now understand what to look for in good quality truffles, how to store them, how to eat them, and how to order them in a restaurant. An excellent tour for people of all ages!
M
Truffle
Awesome Hospitality and very informative
D
A hidden gem
About an hour outside of Avignon is this cute little town with a hidden gem of a tour. Don’t miss this if you have a few hours. Our tour guide, Johann, dogs and truffle hunter were awesome. Johann was very engaging with each of the guests and gave us a great education on the truffle industry in a very entertaining way. My husband wasn’t sure he would enjoy this and surprise, surprise, it was terrific. Not only did we learn how this difficult process works, but we got to eat the truffles.!!!
W
Learned so much and loved...
Learned so much and loved seeing the dogs in action. The tasting was great. A wonderful experience all around.
J
What a wonderful afternoon
We had a fabulous afternoon learning about truffle farming and then went truffle hunting with the adorable dogs. The tastings at the end with champagne were delicious. Overall it was a really great experience and thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you .
C
It was an excellent...
It was an excellent truffle hunting experience. The host was funny, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable about truffles. We had a wonderful time learning about truffles, hunting for them, and enjoying them afterward.
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