Truffle hunting with dogs near Suze-la-Rousse
Truffle tourism · Quotation and confirmed appointment required
Two truffles placed at the foot of a tree. Archive photograph supplied by the estate.
Search for truffles near Suze-la-Rousse
Truffle hunting involves searching for and digging up truffles in the soil. In the truffle groves near Solérieux, you follow the dogs as they search for Tuber melanosporum. The appointment and programme are confirmed with the estate; the harvest depends on conditions that day.
Truffle hunting with dogs in the truffle groves: €99 including tax per person. Every visit requires a quotation. The programme and total price including tax depend on group size, season and agreed services. Your appointment is confirmed after agreement on the quotation.
Visits are possible every day, by quotation and confirmed appointment, for up to 40 people, adults and children included. The visit is cancelled if it rains. The programme depends on the season; your date must still be confirmed.
Pascale, Lala and a group in the truffle groves
On 16 December 2025, Pascale organised a private group visit to our truffle groves. The guests handled Lala, our truffle dog, took part in the search and took home the truffles they had gathered.
The day continued with a tasting of truffles and Le Trésor de Fripon white wine. This account describes that outing; the programme for a new visit is confirmed in the quotation.
A crop that needs patience, with no certainty
Truffles live in association with tree roots, as explained by INRAE. During the visit, ask which trees grow there and how the soil is managed. Someone who knows the plot can connect that biological relationship to the work actually carried out there.
The dog’s nose, then the hand
During truffle hunting, the dog locates the truffle; its handler extracts it and fills the hole. The Société Centrale Canine describes these roles in its canine activities booklet. Ask the handler to explain the dog’s behaviour and the actions shown during your visit.
Truffle grove discovery visits can be requested all year round, by quotation. The programme is confirmed according to the season and conditions on the day. Harvesting and hunting for Tuber melanosporum are winter activities, generally from December to March; no harvest or truffles to take home are guaranteed.
Harvesting from December to March
Truffle grove discovery visits can be requested all year round, by quotation. The programme is confirmed according to the season and conditions on the day. Harvesting and hunting for Tuber melanosporum are winter activities, generally from December to March; no harvest or truffles to take home are guaranteed.
- Winter black truffle
- December to March
- Arrangements
- By quotation, with a seasonal programme
- Confirmation
- After agreement on the quotation
Buy truffles from La Truffe française
La Truffe française is the trading name of MGCODB. Its website presents truffles and gift boxes: weights, prices including tax and ordering details. Buying truffles is separate from the truffle hunt visit.
Truffles and our wines
The 2024 red wine factsheet suggests pairings with black truffle, grilled meats and mature cheeses.
A bottle of L’Automne, toasted bread, a little butter and black truffle slices. The table is ready to share.
Understanding the truffle grove
During a visit, ask which trees grow there, how the soil is tended and how the dog works. The explanations relate to your route and the conditions on the day.
The taste of simple ingredients
An egg with a runny yolk and a few truffle slices. Truffle butter spread on warm bread. Simple ingredients with a distinctive aroma.
Or serve in creamy scrambled eggs at the centre of the table.
Choose a pairing with truffle
The 2024 red wine factsheet suggests black truffle, grilled meats and mature cheeses as pairings. The choice also depends on the dish, sauce and your preferences.
Choosing, cooking and discovering black truffles
- Black truffle Tuber melanosporum: buying, cooking and discovery
Understand species and origin, compare products, plan your cooking and arrange a truffle grove visit in Drôme provençale.
- How to buy a black Tuber melanosporum truffle
Species, origin, freshness, price per gram and storage: what to check before buying a black truffle.
- How to cook with black truffles
Choose a simple recipe, follow storage instructions and add the truffle at the right moment.
- Truffles from Périgord, Drôme and Vaucluse: understanding origin
A species name, harvest location and seller's address provide different information.
- Learning about truffle growing and visiting a grove as a group
Understand the role of the tree, soil and dog before requesting a seasonal truffle grove discovery visit by quotation.