More and more of us are looking for this little treasure offered by nature that are mushrooms. Our guest Michel Samouillan offers us his advice to combine walks, mushroom picking but also respect for nature.
– Nicolas Peuch
The boletus, emblematic mushroom of Périgord
Although this name refers to several species of mushrooms, some Perigords will say that there is only one cepe: the Périgord cepe! Understand here the cep called “from Bordeaux” or the boletus called “tète de nègre”. Very popular, it attracts many inhabitants of the south-west for whom its collection and sale represent a complementary activity. It is generally eaten mixed with Sarladaise potatoes or in an omelet.
The Latin origin of its name (cippus which means “trunk”, “column”) refers to its stocky shape. This mushroom with a fleshy foot and a thick cap in the shape of a beret grows mainly in oak or chestnut forests.
However, some tree species also allow its growth. It is therefore not excluded to discover some in other woods and groves.
Picking porcini mushrooms
A moist and warm soil is essential for its birth. This is the reason why summer and autumn are good times to pick it.
These times of the year are perfect for taking a short hike in our forests and discovering this rich natural heritage that makes Périgord.
Be careful, if you want to learn about the joys of mushroom harvesting, it is essential to have your basket checked by an expert eye (pharmacist or seasoned picker).
Indeed, although satan’s boletus, recognizable by its red foot, is the only inedible boletus, do not forget that the ingestion of certain “similar” mushrooms can cause serious problems. During periods of growth, the less patient will also have the pleasure of flushing out this mushroom with its inimitable full-bodied and woody flavor… on the stalls of our markets. (information @SarlatTourisme)
Webtv Octélé followed Michel SAMOUILLAN and his family while picking mushrooms. Very nice report to discover.
Be careful when picking on private properties.
Wild mushrooms belong by right to the land owner. They are not res nullius like game (which belongs to no one). Indeed, article 547 of the civil code is formal: “the natural or industrial fruits of the earth belong to the owner by right of accession”. Picking them is, therefore, not tolerated only under the following conditions:
- request permission from the owner;
- respect places, animals and prohibition signs;
- pick up sparingly;
- consult the prefectural and municipal decrees at the town hall.
Agenda of Occitan events in the Dordogne
Saturday October 29 : 40 years of the association “Dansons l’europe” Irish dance course and ball with Musiqu’à deux in Sarliac/l’isle
- Associative café in Leguillac de Cercle, humus machine concert for the release of their latest album Esperança
- Montignac-Lascaux village hall – Concert by Peiraguda and Igor as part of the Lébérou festival
- Coux and Bigaroque village hall – Ball with the Gars’ziers du trad
Thursday November 3 at the Maison Occitana de Perigòrd, 21 rue béranger in Périgueux – Meeting with Patrick Chalmel, author of numerous books in the Occitan language
Friday November 4: Village hall in Milhac-de-Nontron – Occitan vigil with presentations of the books “Dialògues occitans lemosins” by Gilbert Borgés “Per l’amor” by JP Reidi with reading of the texts by the Occitan workshops and animation by Patrick Ratineaud.
Saturday November 5: Salle des Fêtes de Goûts-rossignol 40 years of Les Chanterelles group – 8.30 pm Traditional ball with the Philomèle.
Musical programming of the show:
Peiraguda – Francis Cabrel / Dins tos uelhs
Nadau / Morlana
Mauresca fracas dub / Dins mon jardin
Severine Bonnin / Benir tu
Brotto-lopez / La dançarem pas pus
Mena bruch / Nani
The badly haired / Lo gat