Lalbenque Truffle Market, Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

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Truffle market held every Tuesday in Lalbenque, Lot between December and March.

Events organised by the Tourist Office

Every Tuesday between 1st December and the end of March 2010

1000 – Exhibition of truffles and their cultivation

1400 – Truffle market

Demonstrations of “cavage” – searching for truffles with a pig or dog – 8€ per person, booking necessary

Events organised by the truffle growers

Tuesday 1st December at 1400 – The official opening ceremony

Sunday 10th January – Mass dedicated to Saint Antony, the patron saint of truffle growers

Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st at 1000 – Fete of the truffle

Sunday 28th February at 1400 – Concours de cavage, with dogs and pigs

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