Magret de canard is a signature dish of France; we have verified places to eat it in Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Magret de canard · Bordeaux
Magret de canard is southwestern France's duck breast preparation, pan-roasted on the fat side with the meat pink, sliced and served with potatoes confits, often with a fig or cepe sauce.
The modern magret was invented by Andre Daguin at Hotel de France in Auch in 1959, by treating a duck breast like a steak and serving it pink. Before that, duck was always confited or roasted whole. The technique spread quickly across Aquitaine and became a southwestern French staple. La Tupina, Le Bouchon Bordelais and Le Petit Gascon all serve it daily.
Where to eat in Bordeaux:
- La Tupina
- Le Bouchon Bordelais
- Le Petit Gascon
Where to eat Magret de canard in Bordeaux: the editor picks
Magret de canard · Toulouse
Magret de canard is the southwestern French duck breast, traditionally grilled with the skin scored, served pink with potato sarladaise and a red-wine redu.
The magret was popularised by Andre Daguin in the 1960s at his Hotel de France in Auch, when he started cooking the fattened-duck breast like a steak rather than rendering it into confit. The technique transformed how the southwest cooked duck. Magret du Sud-Ouest received IGP status in 2000 to defend the regional product.
Where to eat in Toulouse:
- Chez Navarre
- Restaurant Le Magret
- Le J'Go Restaurant
- L'Oncle Pom
Where to eat Magret de canard in Toulouse: the editor picks