Plan your visit.
What exactly does the €99 workshop include?
In Suze-la-Rousse, Drôme provençale, La Truffe française organises a three-hour workshop led in French only with Pascale and Lala, our truffle dog. The reference price of €99 per person including tax covers truffle hunting in our groves and a tasting with truffles and wines from our selection of old vines in the Drôme.
Can we help search for and lift the truffles?
You take part in searching with Lala and lifting truffles from the soil, following the host’s instructions. Participation is part of the workshop; finding truffles is not guaranteed.
When can we visit, and what happens if it rains?
Truffle hunting starts in mid- or late November and runs until the end of March, depending on truffle maturity and ground conditions. Dates are confirmed before your visit; no harvest is guaranteed. Outside the season, a different visit programme can be agreed in advance. Fresh-truffle sales end in mid-March. In heavy rain, we agree another date with you and reschedule the session at no extra charge.
Are the truffles we find included or bought separately?
Truffles found are not included in the workshop. Buying them is optional, separate from the session and subject to availability, up to 100 g per participant. Request a quotation for the proposed batch; its weight, price and collection or delivery terms are confirmed before payment. Bottles from our selection are sold separately.
What budget should we allow for our group?
The reference price is €99 per person including tax. A group discount may be agreed after contact, according to group size and programme. The quotation confirms the total before booking; truffles and wine remain optional, separate purchases.
Can we book privately and receive an invoice for our staff committee?
You can book a private workshop for up to 100 people, including adults and children, with an invoice for your staff committee or business. A group of 40 can be accommodated. For 80 to 100 people, two groups alternate: one starts with wine and truffle tasting, the other with the hunt, then they swap. The date, group size and arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
How much walking is involved, and what language is the workshop in?
You need to be able to walk for about an hour in the truffle groves. Wear footwear suitable for the terrain and tell us about any access requirements before booking. All shared and private sessions are led in French only. A translated website does not mean explanations are available in another language. Check that your guests can follow the visit in French before booking.
Can I order truffles online?
Yes, you can make a purchase enquiry online. State the total quantity, preferred date and destination. The House confirms availability and prepares a quotation specifying the batch, weight, tax-inclusive price, charges and receiving arrangements before payment.
Can we taste and buy wine during the visit?
Yes, you can taste wines from our selection of old vines in the Drôme during the workshop, with an alcohol-free alternative. Tasting details are confirmed before booking. Bottles are sold separately at the stated prices. Wine is for adults aged 18 and over.
Where do your truffles come from?
La Truffe française offers Tuber melanosporum exclusively, harvested in our own truffle groves in France: Drôme, Ardèche or Vaucluse, depending on the lot. We currently sell only our own harvest. The origin of your proposed lot is confirmed before payment.
Are they genuinely fresh?
Harvested at maturity, our truffles are sorted and brushed by hand. The available selection depends on the week’s harvest.
How long can I keep a truffle?
Storage time depends on the condition of the batch received; ask for suitable guidance when purchasing. Place the truffle in a clean food container with absorbent paper changed daily, in the coldest part of the refrigerator between 0 and 4°C. Check for condensation every day and wash the truffle only when you are ready to use it.
How can I buy your truffles?
Fresh truffles are offered by quotation, depending on the batch and availability. State the total weight required and meal date. Collect by appointment in Suze-la-Rousse or request delivery to mainland France (excluding Corsica and islands without a road link to the mainland), at your expense. Weight, batch price, charges and receiving date are confirmed before payment.
How much truffle do I need and which size should I choose?
The amount depends on the dish: our truffled egg uses 5 g per person and our risotto 7.5 to 10 g. The quantity guide distinguishes these recipes from Plantin’s general reference of 10 to 15 g per person. Adjust to the recipe and your preferences. Size describes the weight of one piece; several pieces can provide the same total weight.
What is the difference between Tuber melanosporum and Tuber brumale?
They are two distinct species whose seasons can overlap. An experienced eye distinguishes them by the cut surface, veining, texture and aroma. Our current offer is exclusively Tuber melanosporum from our own French harvest. Our guides discuss brumale for comparison.
Do you recommend wine pairings?
Yes. The Pairings page presents our selection from old vines in the Drôme to accompany truffles: a 2024 Côtes du Rhône red under three labels, L’Automne, Résonance and Le Trésor de Fripon. All three contain the same wine: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre. Advice about other wines, including whites, is culinary guidance separate from this current offer.
Are booking terms the same on Wecandoo?
The House quotation sets out the terms of a direct booking. For a Wecandoo offer, check the platform for dates, available places, price, included services and cancellation terms before booking. The terms of a platform offer do not automatically apply to a direct enquiry.
How do I pay?
The amount and payment methods are confirmed directly with the House before your visit.
Do you supply restaurants?
Yes. Volumes, schedules and net-of-tax invoicing are agreed directly. See the Chefs page.
Does my message confirm an order or place?
No. You first receive an offer with product or programme, total, charges, date and terms. Commitment follows the acceptance and confirmation process in that offer. The site collects no online payment.
What are the delivery charge and timing?
They are confirmed for your destination and batch before sale. Delivery charges are shown separately in the quotation. No carrier or 24-hour delivery is promised without confirmation. Tell us before ordering if your meal requires an essential delivery date.
What if a truffle arrives damaged or does not match my order?
Promptly contact Contact us with the purchase reference or date and a description. Photos can help. Passing 24 hours or not recording carrier reservations does not remove statutory guarantees. The fresh-product withdrawal exception does not excuse non-conforming delivery.
Can I change my mind after buying?
Rapidly perishable fresh truffles and leisure workshops on specified dates are exceptions to withdrawal. Eligible non-perishable goods or other eligible distance contracts normally have fourteen days. The terms and Returns and refunds page explain the procedure, distinct from a defect complaint.
What if the House cancels the workshop?
In heavy rain, we agree another date with you and reschedule the session at no extra charge. We offer another date with your agreement or refund amounts due for the cancelled service, without imposing credit. Participant cancellation terms are stated before booking. Harvest is not guaranteed, but the agreed service remains due. Rain is not automatically force majeure.
I booked through Wecandoo: whom should I contact?
Use your Wecandoo booking for changes or cancellation under that offer's terms. You can also contact us for practical details. Direct-sale group rates and terms do not automatically replace the platform's conditions.