- Duration
- Half day, about 4 hours, with a day trip from Bordeaux
- Group size
- 6–30 pax
- Destinations
- Bordeaux
- Indicative budget
- From €240 per person
The Périgord is one of the classic truffle regions of France, and the black truffle season runs through the winter months. Hunts are led by growers who work with dogs trained to find the truffle by scent, and they explain how the truffle grows under oak and hazel, why the dog is used rather than a pig, and how the harvest is handled. The walk through the woods is slow and suits most levels of fitness.
The hunt is usually followed by a lunch at the grower's farm or a nearby restaurant, where the truffle is used in a simple, seasonal menu. The day is organised as a single trip from Bordeaux by private coach, so the group travels together and does not need to drive.
The programme works for a client event in the winter months or for a team that values a tangible, outdoor experience with a French food story. Dates depend on the harvest, and a truffle hunt is never guaranteed on a fixed day.
Objectives
- Offer a tangible, outdoor experience with a clear French food story
- Take a group out of the city for a full, unhurried day
- Explain a traditional craft in a practical and memorable way
- Combine a hunt, a farm lunch and a return to Bordeaux in one programme
How it works
- 1We confirm the date with a truffle grower, as the season and the harvest decide whether a hunt can take place.
- 2The group travels from Bordeaux by private coach, with a stop for coffee on the way to the Périgord.
- 3The hunt takes place in the woods with the grower and the dog, with a short explanation of the harvest at each stage.
- 4Lunch is served at the farm or a nearby restaurant, with a menu built around the season's produce.
- 5The coach returns the group to Bordeaux in the late afternoon, or to the hotel of your choice.
Good to know
- Truffle hunts depend on the season and on the weather. Dates are never guaranteed, and a second date is prepared where possible.
- The walk takes place in woods and on uneven ground, sometimes muddy. Waterproof footwear is essential.
- The coach journey from Bordeaux is a full day. Groups with limited mobility should check the coach arrangements in advance.
- Truffles are sold by weight and vary greatly in price. Any purchase at the farm is separate from the programme.
Indicative budget
Indicative, from around €240 per person excluding VAT for the hunt, a farm lunch and private coach from Bordeaux. Truffle purchases are separate. Prices vary with the season, the group size and the grower. Subject to the harvest and availability.
Frequently asked questions
When is the truffle season?
The black truffle season in the Périgord runs through the winter, with the most active period in the colder months. Hunts are arranged only when the harvest is underway, so we confirm the date with the grower before the group travels.
Can the group buy truffles at the farm?
Often yes, subject to the grower's stock on the day. Purchases are paid directly to the farm and are not included in the programme price.
Can the programme be held in another season?
Outside the truffle season, we can propose a farm and food programme with a demonstration of the Périgord's regional produce, such as walnuts, foie gras and local cheeses. The format is adapted to the season.
