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Truffles and Foie Gras
Escorted - 4 days / 3 nights

From December 2010 - March 2011
Arrival Sunday, departure Wednesday

The truffle market in Lalbenque, the largest in
Southwest France hardly needs introducing: it's
a veritable ceremony to which the initiated flock
to buy the 'Black Diamond' at the price of gold.
The Official opening of the truffle market in
Lalbenque is in early December. Market days
take place every Tuesday until early March.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day One - Arrival in Bordeaux

You will be welcomed by your driver guide and transfered to the Quercy region.
Check in at your hotel.
Enjou a welcome cocktail with the Director and the chef de cuisine.
Gourmet dinner where you will discover a range of typical dishes.
Overnight in the château

Day Two - Foie gras cooking lesson

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After breakfast Guy Hérault, the chef
cuisinier, welcomes you into his kitchen
for a hands-on session all about the
preparation and service of foie gras.
At lunch time you will eat the fruit of
your own labours! (wine included).
In the afternoon a visit to the foie gras
farm museum in nearby Frespech.
The evening will be spent exploring the particularities of the Cahors wines.
Gourmet dinner and overnight in château.

Day Three - Truffle Market in Lalbenque

Today is devoted to the « Black Diamond » the truffle of the Quercy.
Departure to St Cyprien for visit and initiation of “cavage” that will show
the techniques of findings the truffles with a dog or a pig.
Truffled lunch at the Ferme Auberge “La Grange de Marcillac”.
After lunch departure to the truffle market of Lalbenque, one of the
most important in France.
Gourmet dinner and overnight in château.

Day Four - Departure

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Toulouse.

Available on request for 2 - 6 passengers. Please consult us for pricing for your preferred dates.