The snail of Billième

Helicicultural farm located at the foot of the Charvaz, in the foreland-Savoyard region. The snails are raised in the open air, in the heart of dense vegetation which provides them with food and shade.

Come and discover the different recipes on offer, from the most traditional to the most original. Located in the Avant-Pays-Savoyard region, "l'escargot de Billième" is a snail farm specializing in the breeding of "gros-gris" snails. This species has been selected for its tender, flavorful flesh, which has the taste qualities of the petit-gris and the generous size of the escargot de Bourgogne. From spring to autumn, the snails live in the open air, in parks where dense vegetation provides them with food and shade. After harvesting, they are cooked in a laboratory to European standards. A variety of recipes are available, using fresh vegetables and carefully selected ingredients. These include traditional escargots en coquille à la persillade, croquilles (crispy cookies), en persillade, with porcini mushrooms and trumpets, bear's garlic or cheese, to mix and match for your aperitifs. You'll also find snails of various sizes in jars, in their traditional court-bouillon, as well as a variety of escargotine specialties for toasting. Enjoy them for your festive meals, but also all year round! You can find the farm's products at local markets, and all year round at the sales office in Billième, by appointment. Please note our presence at the following markets: -November 24 and 25: Christmas market in St-Alban-de-Montbel -November 25: Foire de la Sainte Catherine -November 26: Christmas market in Lépin-le-Lac -December 02: Massignieu-de-Rives Christmas market -December 03: Montagnole Christmas market -December09: St-Jean-de-Chevelu Christmas market -December 09 and 10: Le Bourget du Lac Christmas market -December 10: St-Genix-sur-Guiers Christmas market -December 15, 16 and 17: Les Abrets en Dauphiné Christmas Market -December 16: Christmas market in Virignin -December 17: Christmas market in Verthemex -December 17: Christmas market at Yenne village hall -February 24 and 25: Wine fair in Cognin