The Festiv'Halles of Truffles will take place in Avignon on 12th February. This famed festival involves a whole host of activities and events ranging around the celebrated Black Pearl truffle. It features chefs and shopkeepers who do everything in their power to make the event special.

(TRAVPR.COM) THAILAND - January 13th, 2012 - Beginning with a procession by the truffle brotherhoods, the festival celebrates a truffle known as the Black Pearl of Provence. The city celebrates with cooking demonstrations by gourmet chefs from near and far. Tastings are offered to visitors, along with the sale of truffle products, the truffles themselves and recipes for creating delicious meals from them, all of which creates a festival of sensation and taste.

Avignon is known as the ‘City of Popes’, as it was to here that the popes escaped to during the Catholic schism. A city rich in history and culture, it makes the perfect background for one of the most gourmet food-focused festivals to be found in France or Europe.

The Black Pearl truffle is joined by a special guest during the Festiv'Halles of Truffles, the potato, which is used to accompany it in several dishes. Seminars and workshops on cooking with truffles enable visitors to learn all about this prized delicacy who visit in Avignon to attend the Festiv'Halles of Truffles.

People visiting the tasty truffle festival have a choice of several Avignon hotels, where they will experience excellent levels of service and comfort in a central location. A variety of hotels ranging in price and amenities offered are available and there is something to suit every taste.

The Festiv'Halles of Truffles is a free festival, with no entrance charge, though purchases of truffles and truffle-related products can be made. The event is situated in the market place in Avignon, Les Halles. Trains can be taken to Avignon, which is situated on the French Riviera in the Vaucluse Department.

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