Volailles de la Champagne

Volailles de la Champagne is poultry (chickens, turkeys and capons) slowly reared in the open air from the rustic local breeds. The animals produce meat of the highest quality, feed on vegetables, minerals and cereals and are slaughtered at an age close to sexual maturity.

They are produced in the French departments of Marne, Aisne and Ardennes and their neighboring districts. As the cultivation of maize is prominent in the region, it is also heavily included in the animals' diet, making the flesh firm, but tender. It can be prepared in many ways, including roasting, stuffing, accompanied by sesame seeds, herbs, spices, white sauces with cream, tomato sauce or aromatic wines from the area.