The black truffle from the Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard, a true treasure of French gastronomy that we celebrate every year in January!
Found black truffle or " Tuber Melanosporum » on the limestone terroirs of Uzège since the time of the Romans, from mid-November to mid-March.
More it is in January that the town of Uzès becomes the capital of black truffles !
The black diamond is celebrated every year on the occasion of Truffle Weekend. This festive weekend takes place in mid-January, and since 1994 it has been the flagship event of Uzès.
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THE TRUFFLE IN THE HONOR
During the truffle weekend, the whole town of Uzès comes alive around visits and truffle tastings. Many activities are organized by the Agricultural Promotion Committee during the Truffle Weekend
- The Winegrower’s Evening
A moment of meetings and exchanges organized by the Union of Winegrowers of the Duchy of Uzès where the Winegrowers of the Duchy of Uzès present and taste their AOP Duché d'Uzès wines. - Truffle Night
A gala night where the starred chefs of Gard put all their know-how at the service of black truffles by combining them with excellent products from the Gard region.
A 100% truffle gourmet meal is to be discovered by the most gourmet among you. - The Bodega Evening
It's THE friendly evening where we meet under the big top to taste truffle dishes accompanied by Cuvées des Vignerons du Duché d'Uzès - Truffle Day
Come and discover a market solely dedicated to Truffles!
On the program: workshops, sale of fresh truffles, truffle meals, tastings of truffled local products, cellaring demonstrations, conferences and activities...
On the occasion of this day, the mass is also dedicated to the black diamond! The truffles are first blessed, then auctions are organized for the benefit of the parish.
A FUNNY AND FESTIVE WEEKEND
During this festive and popular weekend, everyone can find and buy fresh truffles directly from producers. Also take the opportunity to taste the truffle and discover the truffle food and wine pairings with the winegrowers of the Duchy of Uzès. We also advise you to attend the digging demonstrations to the dog and the pig.
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