The Egyptians hunted them and discovered the flavor and size of their livers, which they then began to raise.
Later, it was the Romans' turn to practice force-feeding. The geese were fed figs. The Romans were the first to introduce foie gras into France during the occupation of Gaul.
It was from the 15th century that foie gras arrived in southwestern France. It was also during this period that Christopher Columbus imported maize into France. Farmers began to force-feed ducks and geese with maize. Since then, duck and goose farming has become an important source of income for the region.
But it was really in the 18th century, during the time of Louis XVI, when foie gras made its appearance on royal tables.
Today, the duck and goose foie gras from southwestern France benefits from the best technical knowledge.
