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    7 December 2010 Truffle Market in Lot, France
     
 
LALBENQUE TRUFFLE MARKET, LOT, MIDI-PYRENEES, FRANCE
First Tuesday in December through to mid-March (2pm onwards)

A UNIQUE GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE
One of the most exciting and sought-after culinary ingredients found in the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrénées in south west France is the black truffle.

The market town of Lalbenque, headquarters of the French truffle industry, is where the nationwide price of truffles is set, and where during the winter months there's a busy weekly truffle market which attracts both restaurateurs and tourists alike.

   Group Accommodation 7 December 2010 Truffle Market in Lot, France
 
   
  THE BLACK TRUFFLE FROM LOT
The truffles begin life underground in May or June, growing during the summer months thanks to the heavy showers and maturing at the start of Autumn. They're ready to be unearthed by winter, usually sniffed out with the help of a specially trained dog or a pig thanks to their characteristic perfume.

A VISIT TO THE WORLD-FAMOUS TRUFFLE MARKET IN LALBENQUE
Truffle perfume is also in the air at the winter market when the main street and those nearby are packed with producers showing off and selling their harvest. The Tuesday Lalbenque winter truffle market is the largest truffle market in south west France, and is at its busiest in January when the black truffles have their highest perfume.

Around 2 o' clock, the truffle sellers arrive with their filled wicker baskets and position themselves behind a long wooden bench in the main square, just in front of the town hall, which is fitted with the official scale for weighing the pricey produce. At half past two, a rope cordoning off the sellers is lifted and the buyers crowd in to make their offers.

The town's Tourist Office organises events to coincide with the Tuesday truffle market, including 'cavage' demonstrations where you can pay a few Euros to go out in search of truffles with a pig or a dog (booking required). The truffle growers also organise their own events, such as the Fête of the Truffle.

ACCOMMODATION IN LALBENQUE, THE LOT REGION, AND THE WIDER MIDI_PYRENEES
GroupAccommodation.com has a selection of large holiday properties in Lalbenque, farmhouses in Lot, and beautiful holiday rentals in Midi Pyrénées, which makes a fantastic French holiday destination. Rent a manoir near Lalbenque, a large self-catering gîte in Ariége, a farmhouse near Cahors, or a holiday home in Millau. The selection of French holiday homes below all sleep 10 or more and are within the stunning Midi Pyrénées region of France.

  
   
    Rent a manoir in Truffle Country
 
     

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  Chateau Sentout, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France   Chateau Sentout, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France  
    Sleeps: 40  
    Spectacularly situated on a hill in 40 acres of grounds overlooking the beautiful Garonne river valley. Lovely cottages perfect for families with heated pool. Large groups of up to 40 possible  
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Domaine Le Ruble, Midi-Pyrenees, South France   Domaine Le Ruble, Midi-Pyrenees, South France  
    Sleeps: 38  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Chateau de Rodie, Aquitaine, France   Chateau de Rodie, Aquitaine, France  
    Sleeps: 30  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Village De Loubas, Midi-Pyrenees, France   Village De Loubas, Midi-Pyrenees, France  
    Sleeps: 26  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Malbernat, Lot and Dordogne, France   Malbernat, Lot and Dordogne, France  
    Sleeps: 26  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Chateau Perroterie, Aquitaine, France   Chateau Perroterie, Aquitaine, France  
    Sleeps: 20  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Manoir Les Gaillardoux, Midi Pyrenees, France   Manoir Les Gaillardoux, Midi Pyrenees, France  
    Sleeps: 12  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
         
  Castel Merle, Dordogne, South West France   Castel Merle, Dordogne, South West France  
    Sleeps: 12  
     
     
   
 
     
   
 
       
     
 
     

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