The town hall of the "French capital of culture 2022" will no longer serve foie gras

After receiving a letter from PETA reminding him that the cruelty involved in foie gras has no place in any city in France, and even less in the "French capital of culture 2022", Mr. Van Styvendael, mayor of Villeurbanne , was kind enough to reply that “foie gras is not one of the products served during official events and ceremonies in Villeurbanne”. To thank him for this position, PETA sent a delicious basket of "Faux Gras" from GAIA to the mayor of Villeurbanne, an organic product that respects gourmets and animals.

PETA is writing to other town halls to encourage them to follow Villeurbanne's progressive example and support ethical French companies making innovative vegan products that don't harm animals. Go to the bottom of the article to send a message to your mayor.

Animal torture is not culture

To produce foie gras, geese and ducks spend the last weeks of their lives being force-fed. Herders shove long metal pipes down their throats to pour a large amount of grain directly into their stomachs with a pump. The process is repeated several times a day, until their swollen livers reach 10 times their normal size. The birds, made ill, are weakened and struggling to breathe, their lungs compressed by their distended liver.

The majority of birds are trapped in tiny cages or pens, covered in dirt or vomit. When their livers have grown large enough, the animals are slaughtered and their fattened organ, the foie gras, is sold and spread on toast. Force-feeding is so cruel that many countries forbid it, and the European Union has also opposed this practice since 1998 with a directive.

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The French towards more benevolence

More and more chefs are removing foie gras from their menus, such as Alexis Gauthier, a Michelin-starred French chef. In 2018 he shared with PETA a recipe for faux gras, “a delicious terrine, rich and tasty, reminiscent of foie gras. But without the pain, torture and death usually involved” in his own words.

Another sign of changing times, the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star is French! It's ONA, whose chef Claire Vallée was honored with PETA's 2021 "Vegan Entrepreneur Award" earlier this year.

In France, companies also produce plant-based alternatives to foie gras, such as La Bonne Foi from Marie-Sophie L, Joie Gras from Jay & Joy or even VEG'gras from Senfas, for gourmets fond of new taste experiences and those no longer wishing to participate in animal abuse. France is resolutely moving away from old-fashioned products from the torture of animals to turn towards ethical and innovative cuisine.

Take action for animals

Villeurbanne, capital of culture for 2022, embraces the cultural evolution of the country. It should be remembered that 86% of French people consider that the public authorities should take care of the well-being of farmed animals, an increasingly important societal issue in the eyes of citizens. French culture is changing towards more benevolence, and this is very good news for animals, for the planet and for our health!

Act for a better future for animals in France by sending a message to your town hall so that it too undertakes to no longer serve foie gras, a product resulting from the suffering of innocent geese and ducks.

The best way to help animals exploited for food is to keep them off our plates. Take it a step further by ordering our free “Budding Vegan Guide” to learn more about vegan eating: