Ascain

Ascain is a tiny village on the way to St. Jean de Luz. We stopped to visit Le Confit de Ascain, which actually has a bigger web presence than a physical presence.

You can purchase cans or jars of foie gras of differing grades, duck confit and other gourmet items. You are allowed to bring home foie gras as long as it is in a sealed container  but you have to check the box that says you're bringing home food. Or, just order online and pay the shipping and you don't have to declare it on your customs form and risk a potential delay. 

From the US Customs and Borders Protection Website:

As a general rule - if goods are cooked and in shelf-stable (does not require refrigeration) packaging such as cans or other hermetically sealed containers AND they are not from a country affected with various diseases such as Avian influenza, Mad Cow disease, Swine Fever, Exotic Newcastle Disease, etc., they may be admissible.



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