Volailles de Normandie

Volailles de Normandie is poultry of different breeds and crossbreeds (Christmas turkeys, guinea hens, chickens, capons), slowly raised in the open air. It is produced in the French regions of Seine-Maritime, Eure, Calvados, Manche, and Orne, along with the neighboring cantons.

There is also a bare-neck breed of Forez, an ancient French breed of poultry. The method of poultry farming has been conducted in the region since the 19th century, when the meat was sold at important markets. The meat is sold fresh, as whole carcases or cut in sections, and the name of the breed must be clearly written on the package.

It is a firm fleshed meat, tasty and of superior organoleptic qualities, good for roasting, sautéeing, or cooking with herbs, wines, sauces, and creams.