The chickens of Bourg-en-Bresse (01 Ain, ARA) are famous across France for the delicacy of their flavour and command a premium from chefs and good cooks.
In December the region celebrates with markets, contests and entertainment, as part of Les Glorieuses de Bresse. The festival is organised between four chicken-producing towns (Louhans, Pont de Vaux, Montrevel-en-Bresse, and Bourg-en-Bresse) over almost a week. (13 – 17 December 2024) These chickens (poulet de Bresse) are outdoor-bred and are Appellation Contrôllée regulated with strict controls on how they are reared.
- Bourg-en-Bresse 13 December
- Louhans 14 December
- Pont-de-Vaux 15 December
- Montrevel-en-Bresse 17 December
Roast Chicken for Christmas will never be the same again.
For more info see www.glorieusesdebresse.com/
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