The Truffle Festival in Noyers-sur-Serein: Burgundy’s Fall Delight

Every year in early and late November, the quaint medieval village of Noyers-sur-Serein transforms into a food lover’s haven during the Burgundy Truffle Market.
Organized by the Confrérie de la Truffe de Bourgogne, this annual festival brings together passionate truffle producers, gourmet enthusiasts, and curious visitors for a truly local and joyful event.

The highlight? A lively auction where truffles are weighed and prices announced by the robed members of the truffle brotherhood – a unique spectacle!

Expect crowds, laughter, the enticing aroma of sizzling sausages and a lot of cheerful wine drinking (even before noon – it’s Burgundy, after all!).
A butcher cooks fresh blood sausage over a wood fire, and stalls line the streets offering local white wine, charcuterie, and artisan delicacies.

And don’t miss the giant truffle omelette, cooked on-site and served to delighted visitors — a true taste of fall.

Recognized as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France,” Noyers is a must-see. Its cobbled lanes, half-timbered houses, fortified gates, and picturesque bridges make it feel like a movie set.

Things to do in Noyers-sur-Serein:

• Explore the museum of popular arts and traditions
• Visit artisan boutiques and galleries under the medieval arcades
• Discover the Knife Museum
• Hike up to the ruins of the old castle for panoramic views

All this is just a 25-minute drive from Maisons Vaudésir — perfect for a truffle-themed day trip.

Want to recreate the magic at home? Here’s a simple and elegant recipe that lets the truffle shine.

Ingredients (for 2):

• 4 farm eggs
• 15–20 g Burgundy truffle
• 10 g butter
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. The day before, shave or slice the truffle and place it in an airtight container with the eggs (still in shell). This helps infuse the aroma.
2. On cooking day, crack eggs into a bowl, season, and beat lightly.
3. Melt butter in a hot nonstick pan.
4. Pour in eggs and gently stir while cooking.
5. As the eggs set, add most of the truffle slices, reserving some for garnish.
6. Fold the omelette, top with extra truffle, and serve with a chilled glass of Chablis or white Burgundy.

Pairing tip: Chablis Premier Cru or Crémant de Bourgogne is a perfect match!

Between vibrant markets, vineyard walks, medieval villages and cozy evenings by the fire, Burgundy in fall is pure magic.

Make it your next escape. Stay at Maisons Vaudésir — a peaceful, design-forward retreat in the heart of Chablis.