With Fripon
Understand scent, marking and the bond between dog and truffle hunter.
Visit the House
In search of the truffle
A genuine experience
From the oak tree to the table.
The black truffle hunt follows the season and natural maturity. Finding a truffle is never guaranteed, that is precisely what makes every outing genuine.
The experience
Search, discover, savour.
In the grove
Read the soil, the trees, the brûlé and the natural pace of the season.
At the tasting
Recognise the aroma, store the truffle and use it correctly in the kitchen.
Truffle hunting & tasting
Time for a shared discovery.
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Truffle hunting & tasting
Around 2 hours · by reservation
Walk beneath the oaks, watch Fripon hunt and learn to distinguish Tuber melanosporum from Tuber brumale. Then enjoy truffle-butter toasts and a few surprises prepared for our guests.
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Practical information
Plan your visit.
- Drôme provençale · booking confirmed by the House.
- 15 November - 15 March · around 2 hours.
- Closed shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
Before your visit
Mention dietary or accessibility needs when booking.
The season depends on the harvest. In poor weather, we arrange another date.
Groups & businesses
With family, friends or colleagues: tell us your preferred date and group size.
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Truffle & wine
Domaine des Hermessaines at your table.
Continue your discovery with the wines of Domaine des Hermessaines. When choosing a wine for black truffles, start with the dish: eggs, risotto, poultry and sauces call for different balances.
Drôme provençale
Your date, your group, your truffle grove.
Tell us your preferred period, group size and language. The House confirms availability and terms before any commitment.
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