Region
Some truffles are superstars for sure… When you hear about the Périgord black truffle or the Piedmontese white truffle, we’re talking about diamonds so rare and expensive that they can only be found in the finest dining establishments. But the truffle is first and foremost a mushroom that loves soft, airy soils with lots of limestone, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that they thrive in the Bonvillars region of northern Vaud, at the foot of the Jura mountains right at the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.
Learn all about truffles – from harvesting to tasting – through walks, courses, and by visiting many of the region’s restaurants. In addition to truffles, the Northern Vaud region offers other gourmet tidbits, not to mention the beautiful panoramas peppered with vineyards and mountain pastures, and charming villages that bore witness to great medieval battles.
FLAGSHIP PRODUCT
TRUFFES DU NORD VAUDOIS
All varieties of truffle can be found in this magnificent region, from the Burgundy truffle to the white Alba truffle and the black diamond. The sensory extasy they produce is sure to thrill connoisseurs and chefs alike. They thrive in simplicity, and go wonderfully well with potatoes, rice, pasta, or eggs; and let’s not forget the national dish: fondue!
FURTHER INFORMATION
OTHER PRODUCTS TO DISCOVER IN THE REGION
Truffles aren’t the only thing to discover in Northern Vaud. The region is also renowned for its beers, as well as Bonvillars wines, one of eight Appellations d’Origine Controllée (AOC) in the canton of Vaud.
PREPARE YOUR STAY
Many activities are organized around these precious mushrooms. Mushroom-digging (cavage) courses—with or without dogs—cooking workshops and educational truffle farms are just some of the gourmet and fun activities you can enjoy during your stay in the region. There are often walks to discover local agricultural and wine products that are also organized for visitors.
For those who enjoy a little history, the region is full of medieval monuments to visit.
Geographical location
Bonvillars, District du Jura-Nord vaudois, Vaud, 1427, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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