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Mushrooms in the French Ardennes: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the French Ardennes: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Good but nuanced prospects in the French Ardennes: Honey Fungus leads at 59/100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 184 m and 396 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 59/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (59/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: French ArdennesHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept few
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season, rare here
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the French Ardennes
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the French Ardennes
Across 6 woodland samples in the French Ardennes, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/6) and coniferous forest (1/6). Elevations between 184 m and 396 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the French Ardennes
Are there mushrooms in the French Ardennes right now?
In the French Ardennes, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the French Ardennes?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the French Ardennes right now?
The most promising species in the French Ardennes right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the French Ardennes?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the French Ardennes appear mainly in these months: October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the French Ardennes?
The analysed sites in the French Ardennes fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the French Ardennes?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the French Ardennes: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the French Ardennes?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the French Ardennes in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the French Ardennes, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
- Poison helpline +33 1 45 42 59 59
- Emergency 112 / 15
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.