Truffle: commented walk on this mysterious black mushroom

Nestled between causse and Quercy blanc, the small village of Lalbenque also called “ The historic capital of black truffles », is preparing to open the famous truffle market.

But before that, we booked a promenade very special in the company of a nature guide, named Colin, ready to reveal his in-depth knowledge of this famous black mushroom.

We might as well tell you that we are looking forward to this meeting!

Amateurs and insiders are invited to discover the Quercy truffle in all its aspects. We will finally understand everything about its history, its environment, as well as its secrets.

Loaded with his backpack full of supports andprecise information, he teaches us in a fun way how the truffle cycle and takes us to the different truffle fields around the village, some of which are very old.

We almost want to become a truffle grower but it's not that simple... This little miracle of nature has to be earned!

During the excursion, we will not see any truffles. Except from afar, if we witness a digging demonstration, which takes place this afternoon, accompanied by the Lagotto Romagnolo breed dogs, renowned for their flair.

After more than two hours of informative walk, we all sit together comfortably under the small truffle oaks and share a delicious wild thyme herbal tea carefully prepared by our guide.

He concludes this lovely stroll with a privileged moment : a captivating and legendary read linked to the black mushroom.

This walk sprinkled with a hint of poetry is already ending and we leave with our heads full of mysteries solved.