Welcome to part 3 of my Loire podcast special series and I am delighted to have Serge Desazars who is the owner of the first and largest organic truffle farm in France.

Truffles have a near mythical place in the lore of European food lovers and we discuss all things truffles from their history dating back to the ancient Egyptians and the Romans all the way to Napoleon. We discuss how to grow them, hunt for them, eat them and the best wines to drink with them.

Serge owns the stunning Baron de la Truffe farm beside the gorgeous medieval town of Chinon and he gives great insider tips of where to visit in this lovely part of the Loire valley in France. For more details go to https://barondelatruffe.com/en

The Touraine region in the Loire Valley in France is a magical place of fairy tale chateaux, French renaissance gardens, gastronomic restaurants, historic royal towns and world renowned vineyards.

Places to visit & Stay

https://www.tastingwithnivard.co.uk

https://www.chateau-nitray.fr

https://chateaudenoizay.com

https://loirevalleylodges.com

https://www.chateaudurivau.com

https://www.azay-le-rideau.fr/en

Tours - https://www.labe-hotel.com/en/

Chinon - https://barondelatruffe.com/en

https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/

Vineyard lunch https://www.domainedegrosbois.com/

Lunch and wine trip on the Loire - https://les-pecheries-ligeriennes.fr/restaurant-la-cabane-a-matelot.html

This is the final episode of Season 7 and you can listen back to nearly 100 episodes full of travel stories, location specials, activity specials and insider tips. Keep an eye on social media for details of Season 8 coming later in summer 25. Take care and safe travels.

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Release Date: 17/06/2025, 11:00:00