Mushroom picking in Alençon
Alençon lies at about 147 m. Forest is scarce here: 21 % within 10 km, mostly oak and beech. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete and Sheathed Woodtuft. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 29 %.
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Nearby towns
Argentan16 % forest · Parasol MushroomFlers25 % forest · Parasol MushroomLisieux22 % forest · Parasol MushroomCaen12 % forest · Parasol MushroomHérouville-Saint-Clair12 % forest · Parasol MushroomÉvreux22 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomBayeux12 % forest · Parasol MushroomSaint-Lô19 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in France
- Porcini Bordeaux style
- Chanterelle omelette
- Pan-fried wild mushrooms
Which mushrooms grow in Alençon?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Alençon for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete, Sheathed Woodtuft.
How much forest is there in Alençon?
Within 10 km of Alençon about 21 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Alençon?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.