High prices for haute cuisine

A turbulent year for agricultural production has seen duck flocks decimated by bird flu and butter shortages in supermarkets.

RUNGIS, France - If you're holidaying in France this festive season, you'll have to pay more for delicacies like foie gras and snails after a turbulent year for agricultural production that saw duck flocks decimated by bird flu and butter shortages in supermarkets.

The holiday season in France is a showcase for culinary specialities, with households spending an average of 130 euros ($150) on Christmas dinner, according to credit company Cofidis.