Truffle Discovery and Tasting in Beaune: Watch the Dog Work

Follow Julio’s dog as it reveals hidden truffles, then taste fresh truffle delights

A truffle discovery activity in Beaune where you watch Julio, a specialist dog, search for truffles in a demonstration area and learn how he signals their location. The session includes a guided presentation of truffle cultivation, the chance to encourage the dog during the dig, and a tasting of different truffle products. Live guides speak English and French; children are welcome from age 10.

The Experience

You arrive at Mille Truffes House and start with a presentation of how truffles grow and what makes the search so precise. Then you move to the demonstration area where Julio works. The dog moves through the ground with a focus most people never see in an animal—he's not playing, he's working—and when he finds a truffle, he signals exactly where it is. You get to watch this happen and even encourage him as he digs, which is when the real difference between a trained truffle dog and a guess becomes obvious.

After the search, you taste different truffle products. This is not a formal tasting with notes and rankings; it's a straightforward chance to try what the dog actually finds and understand why truffles cost what they do. The whole activity runs 90 minutes, which means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your day in Beaune.

What’s included

• Guided presentation of truffle cultivation and the truffle dog's role.
• access to the demonstration area where Julio searches for truffles.
• the chance to observe and encourage the dog during the dig.
• tasting of different truffle products.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Maison aux Mille Truffes by l'Or des Valois

Is this one for you?The 90-minute length fits a free morning or afternoon without eating into other plans in Beaune. If you want to see how a working truffle dog actually operates instead of just reading about it, this is the only way to do that in the region.

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Top questions

What exactly does Julio do when he finds a truffle?

Julio signals the precise location of the truffle by digging or pointing at the spot. You'll watch him work in the demonstration area and see how accurately he can pinpoint where a truffle is buried.

Can I bring my 8-year-old to this activity?

Children are welcome from age 10 and up. Younger children would not be able to participate in this particular session.

How long does the whole thing take?

The activity runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the presentation, the demonstration with Julio, and the truffle product tasting.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide conducts the activity in English or French. You'll choose your preferred language when you book.

Is this activity physically demanding?

No—the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll stand and walk around the demonstration area, but there's no climbing, hiking or strenuous movement required.