Gourmet foods, terroir and sensual delights
The north of the Lake Geneva Region is quite different from the Alps and the shores of Lake Geneva. It offers a charming landscape of fertile plains and wooded hills. This region covered by vegetable crops and forests favoured the emergence of original terroir specialties presented in this “northern” itinerary. In the villages of the Jura and the plateau, thoroughness, the love of work well done and ingenuity are at the root of the specific expertise applied in the precision industry and in gastronomy. Although some cured meat types claim a millennial history, the Bonvillars truffle only became popular some ten years ago. However, all these products all proposed in the region’s restaurants and traditional inns (called “pintes”).
(© Catherine Gailloud)
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Bonvillars Truffle Market
Bonvillars is already famous for its wines, but now it's also famous for its truffle market! Quickly becoming a must, this event dedicated to the Swiss truffle brings together truffle growers, chefs, dog trainers and, of course, gourmands!
For an entire day, several kilos of truffles are sold to visitors, who learn more about this exceptional product thanks to conferences, demonstrations and, above all, tastings!
A much-appreciated moment for visitors, passionate trainers demonstrate the talents of their truffle dogs several times during the day. More unusual is the cheese fondue with fresh truffles, served in the many horse-drawn carriages. An opportunity to discover the Bonvillars region while enjoying a typical dish!
Truffle market (Marché Aux Truffes)
Truffle market (Marché Aux Truffes)
Truffle market (Marché Aux Truffes)
Truffle market Bonvillars (Marché aux truffes de Bonvillars)
Truffle Market in Bonvillars (© Marché aux truffes de Bonvillars)
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Vully-les-Lacs Tourism
Presence at the tourist office:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 08.30 - 12.00 am and 1.00 - 5.30 pm
Thursday : 08.30 am - 1.00 pm
Friday: 08.30 - 12.00 am and 1.00 - 6 pm
July & August: open on Saturday morning
Vully-les-Lacs Tourism (© OTV)
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"Maison des Terroirs"
In the centre of Grandson, near Lake Neuchâtel, the Maison des Terroirs is located in an old refurbished building which has retained all its charm and character.
Here, visitors can get all the information they need for a perfect holiday from the local tourism professionals. With wine tourism as its focus, the centre not only offers information about places to visit but also has local products for visitors to sample, like the truffle from the north of the region. Thanks to the proximity of the Bonvillars AOC vineyard, the Maison des Terroirs has a selection of the finest local wines which it serves to its guests, with delicious cheeses or cold meats as an accompaniment. With its welcoming atmosphere, the Maison des Terroirs is also a meeting place for the local population and visitors.
Maison des terroirs (Didier Hauswirth)
Maison des terroirs (ISO Agency)
Maison des terroirs (Didier Hauswirth)
Maison des terroirs (Didier Hauswirth)
Maison des terroirs (Didier Hauswirth)
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