Volailles des Landes

Volailles des Landes is poultry (quails, guinea hens, chicken, capons, Christmas turkeys, pullets, bare neck chickens) produced in the French region of Landes. The animals are reared in a free-range way and feed on cereals and maize, a prominently cultivated crop of the region.

The climate has mild winters and warm summers, making it highly suitable for poultry breeding, which was first introduced to the region by the Spaniards in the 8th century. After that, the poultry production flourished, mostly in the 18th and 19th century and until today.

This tasty meat is compact and firm, but tender and juicy, and can be prepared cooked, roasted and accompanied with vegetables, potatoes, wines or creamy sauces.