Truffle market

Truffle Festival at Sarlat

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January 16th 2009
Sarlat is hosting the International Truffle Festival today and tomorrow. This two day event included two truffle markets, a re-enactment of truffle hunting, art depicting the truffle, cooking demonstrations, truffle products and truffle sampling. If you have never smelled a truffle, the odour is very distinctive and was quite evident when we got close to the market. Trying to describe it would ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Dordogne

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more