France may be the land of adored delicacies such as croissants, crepes, and creamy brie cheese, but the nation also boasts plenty of dishes that don’t make the stomachs of tourists grumble. In fact, there are quite a few French delicacies that foreign travelers are often too afraid to even sample! Keep reading to find out what they are.

Escargot De Bourgogne: Snails

Farci Poitevin: Terrine Wrapped In Gelatin

Langue De Boeuf: Cow Tongue

Andouillette: Pig Intestine Sausage

Every country has its own version of sausage. In Lyon, France, andouillette is the local favorite. This authentic delicacy is made from pig intestines, so as you can imagine, it has a much stronger smell than the average sausage. In fact, the lingering scent is what tends to put most foreigners off. It also looks different from other sausages when it’s cut open, as you can see, well, the intestines.

Many tourists can’t get past the scent or the look of this French specialty. But those who can have reported that it actually has a sweet flavor. Often, andouillette is served with an accompaniment of onion confit.

Grenouille: Frog’s Legs

As far as French delicacies go, frog’s legs or grenouille have to be up there with the most stereotypical. Some consider sampling frog’s legs a must when traveling to France, while others aren’t bold enough to go near this iconic dish. The legend surrounding frog’s legs is that they taste like chicken, but according to multiple sources including The Spruce Eats, that’s debatable. Being amphibians, frogs tend to have a slightly wet and fishy taste that chicken typically lacks. That said, the texture of the meat on the frog’s legs is said to be similar to chicken. Often, the legs are coated with breading and seasoned with all kinds of flavorings to add a new dimension of flavor. NEXT: 10 Foods You Have To Try In Scandinavia