Goose Display

Fest' Oie in Sarlat

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February 22nd 2009
Sarlat is the Dordogne town close to here that held the Truffle Festival. Today was the first ever Festival of the goose. "Oie" is French for goose, as well as being a French word that is almost impossible for an English speaker to say. The raising of geese for the production of foie gras (goose or duck liver) is very important in this area. When you drive in the country you pass numerous farm ... read more

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