Contact the Sainte-Alvère Tourist Information Office
Office de Tourisme Intercommunal du Grand Périgueux
Bureau d’information touristique de Sainte-Alvère
1, rue Jules Ferry ― Sainte-Alvère
24510 Val de Louyre et Caudeau
+33 (0)5 53 61 76 89
sainte-alvere[@]tourisme-grandperigueux.fr
The timetable
LOW SEASON
September (01/09/2025) > June (30/06/2026)
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public holidays: closed
HIGH SEASON
July (01/07/2026) > August (31/08/2026)
Monday > Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Public holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
⚠ Special opening hours and exceptional closures:
- Friday 28 November: exceptional closure
- From 3 to 5 December: exceptional closure
- Friday 12 December: exceptional closure
- Tuesday 16 December: exceptional closure
- Friday 19 December: 10am to 1pm (closed in the afternoon)
Our services
Our reception area has a wide range of tourist information to help you discover Greater Périgueux and the entire Dordogne-Périgord department. Our holiday advisors are available all year round and can prepare a personalised travel journal (roadbook) for you on request. They will offer you a selection of options tailored to your expectations and needs.
A touchscreen table also allows you to discover our destination in the form of dynamic, interactive maps. For example, you can locate the hiking trails closest to your accommodation.
Finally, there is a shop where you can buy souvenirs.
Discover the Truffle Museum
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of truffles, the black diamonds of gastronomy, through a unique museum located within the Sainte-Alvère Tourist Information Office. Retrace the history of truffles, from ancient times to the present day, via the royal tables of the Renaissance and the great Michelin-starred restaurants.
Understand the life cycle of truffles and explore the secrets of the symbiosis between trees and fungi. Thanks to clear illustrations and explanations, familiarise yourself with the different categories of truffles and their culinary uses. You can also discover the methods used to hunt for truffles.
Whether you are a gourmet, a nature lover or simply curious, this is a visit not to be missed if you want to uncover the secrets of truffles and leave with the desire to taste or cook them!
The exhibition is open to the public free of charge during the opening hours of the Sainte-Alvère Tourist Information Office.
