Mushroom Cultivation in the Tuffeau Caves of Saumur (Loire Valley France)

In the beautiful Loire Valley, the tradition of mushroom cultivation is closely linked to the unique territory of Saumur. In this region, caves carved into tuffeau, a porous limestone rock, offer ideal conditions for mushroom production, particularly champignon de Paris. This agricultural practice, deeply rooted in local history, continues to thrive thanks to the extraordinary…