Welcome to LA TRUFFIERE where French family’s roots grow marvels for the local truffle gastronomy.
LA TRUFFIERE is selling its truffles and its truffle products to the Australian public through its online shop and local markets.
You will find us at local farmers markets in the Capital Region and Sydney area. We are also proud to support French Cultural Events in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
TRUFFLE TOURS IN PERIGORD, FRANCE.
Please note that no tours are organised for January 2021 due to the pandemic. We hope to resume our tours in 2022.
Join us at the Willoughby Bastille Festival Bastille Market-Australia , Le Marché-Willoughby on 28 & 29 November 2020. Our stall will display travel information and food specialties from Le Périgord.
TRUFFLE HUNTS (on hold during the COVID pandemic)
Truffle hunts are organised every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3pm or during the week on appointment.
During a minimum of 2 hours, learn about growing, harvesting and preparing truffles. Follow the dogs in action, become familiar with the distinctive scent of fresh truffles, sample truffle food preparation and enjoy a warm homemade soup while viewing the cleaning of the truffles freshly dug.
Cost is $80pp. Bookings are essential.
You can book your TRUFFLE HUNT online today – select a date below to make your booking.
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Click here for Truffle Hunt terms and conditions.
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OUR STORY
LA TRUFFIERE, truffle farm in French, is situated 35 minutes drive from Canberra. Click here to see our location. All our trees are inoculated with the authentic Tuber melanosporum or Perigord Truffle.
Our truffle ‘culture’ goes beyond planting and growing trees. One of the family members, Joelle, was born and raised in Le Perigord, home of the famous Black Truffle, the Tuber melanosporum. As such, truffles are part of our life especially during the winter months where the slightly intoxicating scent of fresh truffles lingers in the kitchen.
“I have a vivid memory of my mother coming back from the woods with our dog on her heels, and holding her basket as a treasure and telling me which truffle will reach a good price and which one we will use for an omelette. Nowadays the truffle season is a reminiscence of my childhood.”
Our family of Border Collies have joined us in this venture. All were made familiar with the truffle aroma as a puppy. Then, as they grew older, we trained them to find truffles in the ground.