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.