Foie Gras is one of the most famous French specialty. Enjoy it in Perigord, Gers or any other region!
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France is the first producer of foie gras quantitavely (more than 80 % of the world wide production) and qualitatively. This delicious dish goes back to Egyptian Antiquity, that is to say 2500 B.C. Romans were very keen on "Jecur Ficatum", made from ducks or geese force-fed with fig. Since the monarchy, the foie gras belongs to French cultural and culinary heritage. The foie gras is cooked from livers of ducks or geese. These palmipeds have the particularity to stock fat naturally in anticipation of their migrations. There is a great variety of foie gras. The most important distinction is the one between duck and goose foie gras. The first one has a powerful aroma, whereas the second one is more subtle and delicate. We can also distinguish, in order of quality, whole foie gras, foie gras and foie gras mass. These appellations are governed by a specific charter and strictly controled by the French authorities. You can also cook your own foie gras from fresh livers. Foie gras garnished with truffles is another succulent specialty. In France, foie gras is mainly produced in South-West, that is to say Perigord, Gers and Landes, even if Alsace is also an important producing region. As French cooking is intimately linked with French culture, a stay in South-Western France, maybe in one of the Most Beautiful Villages such as Montreal-du-Gers, Larressingle, Sarrant, in the Gers region or La Roque Gageac,Limeuil, Saint Leon sur Vezere, Domme, Belves, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Auvillar, Lauzerte, Pujols le Haut in the Perigord, will convince you of the richness and the authenticity of the area. Finally, the foie gras reveals all its savor and aroma with wine, especially fruity sweet white wines like Sauternes, Monbazillac and Champagne. You don't need to worry about your health: consumption of confit, foie gras, goose and duck fats is a source of benefit for your health, foie gras prevents from coronary disease! This is also one way to Experience authentic France! |