France Bleu Provence is a partner of the 29th Truffle Festival in Aups this Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Aups, capital of the truffle Tuber Mélanosporum du Var celebrates its 29th edition of the truffle festival, like every year on the 4th Sunday of January.
Taste the truffle
This year the local restaurateurs (Le Grand Hôtel, Le Provençal, Le Saint-Marc, La Truffe and Le Domaine de Majastre) will welcome you to their establishment around a special truffle menu from starter to dessert. For those in a hurry, a few fast food stands on the gourmet market (brouillade, Aups dog (truffle sausage) and cheese sandwiches, tourtons, etc.) will delight you.
Fresh truffle market
You can buy from truffle growers beautiful fresh black truffles. And if you decide to start truffle growing, specialized nurseries will offer you mycorrhizal plants.
Gourmet truffle markets:
Many local producers who present truffle products, truffled cheeses and charcuterie, foie gras, and local products: olive oil, honey, wine, artisanal biscuits, macaroons, chestnut cream, mushrooms, jams, nougat, chickpea fritters, goat cheese….
Unfortunately no tasting possible on the market this year, it is forbidden.
For more information visit the facebook page of the Verdon Truffle House