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Every Sunday from November 15th: Saint Paul Trois Châteaux (only for individuals)

Formerly this market was for the professional, trufficulteurs brokers. Today and in order to introduce a wider audience to this black diamond, the market is open to all lovers of all regions of this fabulous product.
The historical site of truffles and truffles is undeniably Le Tricastin. There are 60% of the national production. The Tuber Melanosporum has always been passionate, a busy story.
The black diamond was a mushroom consumed intensely, today it is a prestigious and rare product. Its woody taste and its powerful taste have crossed the times, the truffle is always in the same places, under an oak tree, in a limestone soil and a Mediterranean type climate.The truffle is classified by botanists in the family Thallophytes, it is considered the fruit of a mushroom, which takes the form of an irregular and globular tuberous covered with a kind of bark with a smooth or rough appearance whose color may vary, white, gray, black or white.
Tricastin is the Mecca of French production of the famous black truffle (60% of the national production). This prestigious "black diamond", once consumed intensely, has become rare and is nowadays a refined dish on the best tables.
Its specific characteristics have made it a product all the more mysterious or even unique. Indeed, some really do not explain his life before all underground, a black color not widespread, the woody fragrance and a strong taste.
This mushroom seems to have nevertheless found on our territory the special conditions to be born and to develop naturally: a tree, preferably an oak, a sufficiently calcareous soil and finally a climate of the Mediterranean type.
Yet nothing is ever really acquired!For the delightful Tuber Melanosporum, with its enchanting personality, will not necessarily reappear where the earth and men have generously given her what she has nourished and carries with her her secrets. But when she is there, what happiness!

The methods and vocabulary have not changed.
The Rabassiers are always accompanied by their faithful companion, both furrow truffle; it remains only to watch the attitude of the dog, his nose is never lacking, nose down, he dig the ground until the discovery of the Truffle. The Rabassier hastens to recover the truffle before his companion crusts it. The dog will be rewarded with a piece of cake.

Cavage truffles is a method not without difficulties. Because nothing indicates the presence of black diamond in the ground. Only the dog is fit for this job which requires a training. His predecessor the pig was much less docile, active and talented than the dog.

The Truffle is divided into three categories :
Extra for top quality truffles. Rounded and regular shape. Must not show any deterioration and must be greater than or equal to 20 grams.
Category I: It is a truffle of good quality with some defects of aspects in the color and the form. Its caliber greater than or equal to 10 grams.
Category II: these are all remaining truffles provided they respect a size greater than or equal to 5 grams.


To visit

The House of Truffle and Tricastin
Republic street
26130 Saint Paul Three Castles

Truffle Market (November to March)
Monday: Chamaret
Tuesday: Grignan , Saint Paul Three Castles
Wednesday: Valréas ((84)
Friday: Dieulefit
Saturday: Richerenches (84)
Sunday :Saint Paul Trois Châteaux (only for individuals)

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To discover this wonderful mushroom, do not hesitate to meet truffle growers, to caver (look for the truffle!) In their company!

Events
Festivities of the Truffle: Every 2nd Sunday of February - Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux
Cardoon and truffle market - Montbrizon-sur-Lez
Truffles, cardoons, chocolates, poultry, oysters and wines from Coteaux du Tricastin
Truffle menu and animations

Arm yourself with a magnifying glass and a butterfly net and conquer the world of our insect friends. Like the famous naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, take the time to observe and study these small animals that guarantee the balance of our environment. Collect as much information as you can in the aisles of the permanent exhibition, take part in a workshop or a naturalistic outing.

The crocodile farm is a French zoological park located in the Drôme, Pierrelatte. It consists of a greenhouse of 8,000 m2 and an outdoor course of 4,000 m2, where you can see more than 350 specimens of crocodilians: Nile crocodiles, alligators, caimans, etc., as well as turtles , varans and snakes.

In addition to its tourist aspect, this farm created in 1994 by Luc and Eric Fougeirol, actively participates in the conservation and protection of species by collaborating with scientists.

The Gorges de l'Ardèche are a must, natural site of great beauty, in a particularly well preserved environment. Lovers of nature activities, escape or simple discovery will be conquered by the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
The Gorges de l'Ardèche in Canoe
If you only have to do a canoe trip in your life, it is the Gorges de l'Ardèche, as the show is great and the environment remarkable.
The descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche by canoe or kayak is accessible provided you meet a few prerequisites: Being in good physical condition, swimming, comply with safety instructions and ensure that the conditions of descent Gorges are good .

Upstream of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, many service providers rent canoes or kayaks and take care of you at the end of your descent.

The descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche is about thirty kilometers, in one or two days.
Two bivouac areas exist and allow to "camp" in the middle of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, knowing that camping wild (outside these areas) is strictly prohibited.

Although the water of the Ardèche is often calm and limpid, the Gorges de l'Ardèche have no less than fifteen rapids, hence the importance of not leaving his lifejacket.

Jewel of Roman Provence as its name suggests, Vaison la Romaine is one of the must-see sites of Haut Vaucluse.
The city, of the highest archaeological interest, is divided by the river Ouvèze.

On the right bank are two neighborhoods, the site of the ancient Roman colony and the contemporary part of Vaison.
Archaeological excavations have revealed immense and luxurious Gallo-Roman houses with elaborate interior layout.
They were decorated with mosaic floors, marble marquetry, statues, basins, atriums and private baths ...
You will see during your visit, that the art of living was already refined and that they attached a lot of importance to the artistic creation! (description of the excavations of Puymin and Villasse sites at the tourist office).
In the Middle Ages, villagers settled in height, at the foot of the castle to protect themselves from looting and invasions.
The castle is now in ruins, the Upper Town is a picturesque site to visit.
Even if it climbs a bit steep, go to the top of the Haute Ville, the panorama offered on Vaison and its surroundings will largely reward your effort!
Thus, in the sumptuous setting of Mont Ventoux and the famous Dentelles de Montmirail, you will have traveled 20 centuries of history of Comtat Venaissin and Provence.

With 7 "antique villages", there are more than 350 antique dealers and junk dealers open all year round on weekends and holidays in Isle sur la Sorgue. This figure can triple at major annual fairs. They make Isle sur la Sorgue the biggest flea market in France after Paris.
Isle sur la Sorgue has many art galleries spread throughout the city.
The Sunday morning market, which is one of the most lively and colorful in Provence, the floating market in August.

The most popular wine of our visitors, AOC, BIO, Côtes du Rhône wines, Côtes du Ventoux wines, Grignan les Adhémar ... its red, purple dresses ..., its white, translucent luster with flavors and scents developed under our beautiful summer sun, will transform your wine. palace in that of a worthy oenologist. Many tastings will punctuate your route, but beware! Free tasting to consume with moderation ... We wish you good roads!

Located in Provence, in the Vaucluse department, our territory extends over the communes of Caderousse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon, Jonquières and Orange.
Ideally located, close to Avignon, we enjoy a cultural dynamism. Our small Provencal villages have kept their typicality, giving to discover the authentic image of Provence.