Helix pomatia linné
It is the most known and eaten snail. It also is called the "Roman snail," "apple snail," "lunar," "La Vignaiola," the German "Weinbergschnecke," the French "escargot de Bourgogne" or "Burgundy snail," or "gros blanc." Native over a large part of Europe, it lives in wooded mountains and valleys up to 2,000 meters (6,000 feet) altitude and in vineyards and gardens. The Romans may have introduced it into Britain. Immigrants introduced it into the U.S. in Michigan and Wisconsin. Many prefer H. pomatia to H. aspersa for its flavor and its larger size, as the "escargot par excellence."

As it can not be bred and its gathering in France is authorized only from July 1 of each year, the manufacturers get their supplies from countries where they can be found in abundance in the natural environment.
The meat is brown with a lighter ring and firm.

Helix pomatia Linne measures about 45mm across the shell.