The crown jewel is the Poulet Bresse – a specific breed of white chicken reared in the Bresse region of mid France. It is protected by the Appellation d’Origin Controllée or AOC.

Crèvecoeur chicken. This rare French chicken breed has a solid black beak, plumage, and shanks. The Crèvecoeur chicken also has a unique “V” comb that gives it a disgruntled appearance.