The Dordogne is hot, dry and waiting for rain—but what does that mean for this year’s truffles? We explore how drought can affect truffle yields, why summer moisture matters, and how our hardy holm oaks are specially adapted to cope with difficult conditions. Beneath the dusty soil, the story is far from over.

Learn eveything about truffles: how they grow, why they're expensive, how dogs find them, and why Perigord is France's truffle heartland

The Truffle Hunter’s Tale: A Day in the Life with Duggy At first light in the Périgord, our Lagotto Romagnolo, Duggy, bounds into the truffière with his nose to the ground. His job? To gently uncover the hidden jewels of the forest—the Black Périgord truffles. 👉 Read the full story