The canard d'Estaires is a very localised breed of duck, now rare, from Estaires in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, about 11 kilometres west of Armentières. Probably descended from the Pekin duck. It lives on the Lys river. It is a white duck weighing 2-2.5 kg. Good layer but not really as fine-fleshed as the Bourbourg.
Barbary duck. In France these are mainly bred in the South.
Canard Duclair is a breed of black duck with a white dewlap named after the town of Duclair in Normandy. It is a cross between a Rouen duck and either black or white breeds. Males weigh around 3 kg, females 2.5 kg and eggs 70 g and are blueish green.The standard was developed originally in 1923 but similar ducks are recognised in other European countries under different names.
Peking duck. A duck, marinated and hung until it is dry, and then roasted until crisp. It is then shredded and rolled by the diner into thin pancakes with julienne salad vegetables with a soy based sauce and then eaten with the fingers.
A very common breed of duck, predominantly bred in the Vendée around Challons. It is characterised by its small size and plumpness, and mildly flavoured flesh.
