Every Saturday morning, from mid-November to mid-March, Richerenches comes alive around Europe’s largest black truffle market. Truffle growers, brokers, and enthusiasts from across France gather around the famous “black diamond.” Staying at Le Mas des Oliviers, just a short walk from the market, lets you experience this unique atmosphere first-hand — then unwind in the quiet of an authentic Provençal farmhouse.
The Richerenches Truffle Market, a Must-See
Richerenches is no ordinary village: it accounts for over 50% of the truffle supply in southeastern France and roughly 30% of national black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) production. Every Saturday morning, from 9am to 1pm, two markets run side by side:
Avenue de la Rabasse — the market open to the public, where anyone can buy fresh truffles directly, alongside a local produce market (honey, cheese, olive oil, truffle-tree saplings).
Cours du Mistral — reserved for professionals, brokers, and producers, for wholesale trading.
At 11:30am and 1pm, a local association serves truffle omelettes (booking recommended through the Richerenches tourist office).
The first Saturday of December marks the official opening of the season, with a parade by the Confrérie du Diamant Noir (Black Diamond Brotherhood) and truffle-dog hunting demonstrations.
ℹ️ Exact season dates vary slightly each year (generally mid-November to mid-March) — please check the precise calendar on richerenches.fr before booking your dates, or contact us directly.
Le Mas des Oliviers, the Ideal Base for the Market
Our two gîtes, Les Glycines (5 people) and Les Lavandes (7 people), are set in an authentic Provençal farmhouse, just a short walk from the heart of the market — no need to drive at dawn.
Fully equipped kitchen in each gîte, perfect for cooking with truffles bought fresh that same morning.
Comfortable heating for crisp winter mornings.
A calm, authentic setting to unwind after the excitement of the market.
