Toques & Truffles

Toques & Truffes is an annual wine and food festival dedicated to the Quercy diamond Quercy diamond: the black truffle. An exploration of the beauty of this ephemeral and precious local delicacy in harmony with the great Malbecs of the Vigouroux family.

Toques & Truffes is a gourmet and precious effervescence brought to life over the last 11 years by Christine Vigouroux, who is passionate about promoting the local natural and gastronomic heritage.

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around Tuber Melanosporum (Lalbenque's famous black truffle) will be on offer this year from Saturday 18 January to Tuesday 05 March 2025.

To bring this event to life, the Vigouroux family will be showcasing the Malbec art of living in two emblematic venues: the Château de Haute-Serre, whose winemaking table has been selected for the Michelin Guide, and the Château de Mercuès, Relais & Châteaux, a 4-star hotel with a Michelin key and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Agenda 2025

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences based around the ‘Tuber Melanosporum’ (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be on offer from Saturday 18 January to Tuesday 05 March 2025.

Check out the dates you won't want to miss!

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around the "Tuber Melanosporum" (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be offered from Tuesday January 16 to Tuesday February 27, 2024.To bring this event to life, two emblematic Malbec Art de vivre venues dear to the Vigouroux Family in the Cahors region: Château de Haute-Serre (Michelin Guide selection) and Château de Mercuès (Relais&Châteaux, 4-star hotel and Michelin-star restaurant).

Information and reservations

Toques & Truffes offers a wide range of activities: experiences and immersions in the world of truffles at the Vigouroux family's two Malbec estates: Château de Haute-Serre and Château de Mercuès.

Find out how to book each activity.

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around the "Tuber Melanosporum" (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be offered from Tuesday January 16 to Tuesday February 27, 2024.To bring this event to life, two emblematic Malbec Art de vivre venues dear to the Vigouroux Family in the Cahors region: Château de Haute-Serre (Michelin Guide selection) and Château de Mercuès (Relais&Châteaux, 4-star hotel and Michelin-star restaurant).

The 100% truffe menus

Enjoy a 100% truffle menu at the Châteaux de Haute-Serre and Mercuès.

The new offerings of 2025

This year, new experiences have been created, offering an opportunity to delve deeper into the world of truffles and Malbec.

Le Petit Déjeuner du Trufficulteur: A 100% truffle experience that invites you to start the day in an original and delicious way.
La Table du Chef Melano: A special experience in the heart of the kitchen, with a dinner-theater atmosphere.
Le Séjour Truffe Mon Amour: A getaway dedicated to truffles, combining gastronomy, discovering the treasures of the region, relaxation, and romance, to celebrate love at the Château de Mercuès. (exclusive for Valentine's week)
Les Séjours Melano et Melano Divin: An unforgettable truffle experience at the heart of the Malbec Art of Living at the Château de Mercuès.

Exceptional truffled stays

Experience a fully immersive adventure by exploring truffles and Malbec with our four exceptional stays.

Melano Stay
Melano Divin Stay
Truffe Mon Amour Stay
Diamant Noir Stay

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around the "Tuber Melanosporum" (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be offered from Tuesday January 16 to Tuesday February 27, 2024.To bring this event to life, two emblematic Malbec Art de vivre venues dear to the Vigouroux Family in the Cahors region: Château de Haute-Serre (Michelin Guide selection) and Château de Mercuès (Relais&Châteaux, 4-star hotel and Michelin-star restaurant).

Toques & truffes gift boxes

Offer the Toques & Truffles Festival in gift boxes! From gourmet experiences and dream getaways to discovering great Malbec wines, share an immersion in the world of wine and truffles at the Châteaux de Mercuès and Haute-Serre.

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around the "Tuber Melanosporum" (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be offered from Tuesday January 16 to Tuesday February 27, 2024.To bring this event to life, two emblematic Malbec Art de vivre venues dear to the Vigouroux Family in the Cahors region: Château de Haute-Serre (Michelin Guide selection) and Château de Mercuès (Relais&Châteaux, 4-star hotel and Michelin-star restaurant).

One festival, two castles

To bring this event to life, the Vigouroux family has chosen two emblematic venues for the Malbec Art de Vivre: Château de Haute-Serre, whose winemaking table has been selected for the Michelin Guide, and Château de Mercuès, Relais & Châteaux, a 4-star hotel with a Michelin key and Michelin-starred restaurant.

More than a month of varied epicurean and immersive experiences around the "Tuber Melanosporum" (the scientific name for the black truffle) will be offered from Tuesday January 16 to Tuesday February 27, 2024.To bring this event to life, two emblematic Malbec Art de vivre venues dear to the Vigouroux Family in the Cahors region: Château de Haute-Serre (Michelin Guide selection) and Château de Mercuès (Relais&Châteaux, 4-star hotel and Michelin-star restaurant).