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chevreuil

roe deer

Roe deer in woodland, France

Chevreuil or roe deer are common in France (too common in some places, according to home gardeners). The venison is quite tender and usually doesn’t need to be marinated before roasting; it often appears on restaurant menus in autumn.

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Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Clément Bardot