01.12.2025 01:35
The snail farm named L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located in the town of Bouzy near Reims, France, was the scene of an interesting theft incident. Fresh and frozen snails worth over 4 million TL were stolen from the farm. The thieves entered the property by cutting the boundary fence after midnight and nearly emptied the stock.
A famous snail farm located in northern France, which supplies gourmet restaurants, has been shaken by an unprecedented theft incident. Fresh and frozen snails worth over 4 million 420 thousand TL (90 thousand euros) were stolen from the farm named L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, operating near the town of Bouzy, close to Reims.
An interesting theft incident that even surprised security in France occurred. According to a report by the BBC, special species of snails worth over 4 million TL were stolen from the farm named L'Escargot Des Grands Crus in Bouzy, near Reims, by unidentified individuals. The loss of these creatures, which draw attention due to their high economic value, has caused great astonishment across the country.
THEY CUT THE FENCE
According to authorities, the thieves entered the farm by cutting the boundary fence after midnight. The thieves reached the farm buildings without leaving a trace and nearly emptied all the stocks. The theft was only noticed a few days later and reported to the police.
The farm management stated in a press release that the incident was "a great shock for the entire team," expressing that this loss before the holiday season is a serious blow. Reminding that snail consumption increases during the Christmas and New Year period, the business said they are trying to quickly replenish their stocks to meet customer demands.
AN INDISPENSABLE PART OF CELEBRATIONS
In France, snails, especially consumed with wine and garlic butter, are among the indispensable flavors of year-end celebrations. It was noted that the stolen products were supplied to many prestigious venues, including Michelin-starred restaurants in Reims.
The farm's manager, Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, stated, "Finished products from my store and raw material stocks from my laboratory have been completely taken. All our stocks prepared for the holiday season are gone."
While police teams continue their investigations regarding the thieves, it is reported that the incident has been recorded as one of the most extraordinary food thefts in France in recent years.