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Mushrooms in France: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in France: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In France, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 50 out of 100. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. The peak sits around 15 Nov; afterward things ease gently. The sample covers elevations from 77 to 1423 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 50/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 15 Nov: Honey Fungus (53/100). Eases slightly after 17 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: FranceHistorical 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 few
- Feb few
- Mar moderate
- Apr many
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season
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
- Sept season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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 France
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in France
Across 9 woodland samples in France, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/9), coniferous forest (3/9) and mixed forest (2/9). Elevations between 77 m and 1423 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 France
Are there mushrooms in France right now?
In France, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in France?
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 France right now?
The most promising species in France right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in France in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Sunday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
Which elevation zones are covered in France?
The analysed sites in France fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in France?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in France: 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 France?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in France in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in France, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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.