Focus on Spanish property investment immigration and the culture of Spain: It is said that when Napoleon's army attacked Spain, they advanced from the northern front and were blocked by the brave Catalans when they reached the Catalonia region. Due to interrupted food supplies, both sides entered a stalemate. The Catalan soldiers were left hungry. The region is rich in snails, and after rain, thousands of snails would emerge from the mountainous areas, making snails the main food source for the anti-French coalition.
After the war, the Catalans began to study and breed snails extensively. It was from that time that snails were included in the Catalan Christmas feast. Although the French did not conquer Catalonia, the local snails provided them with an important food source. After the war, the French also began to study snail farming, habits, and cooking methods. The French even specifically traveled to Catalonia to introduce the local snails for mass breeding in France. After years of practice, the French "Baked Snails" emerged as a standout dish in French cuisine. Coupled with the French's talent for advertising, French baked snails soon became a world-renowned dish.
Today, Spanish chefs are advocating for the proper naming of Spanish snails, and many restaurants have changed the writing of "French Baked Snails" to "Spanish Baked Snails." Meanwhile, various snail-related images have emerged, including snail sculptures on the streets, snail patterns on T-shirts, annual snail food festivals, and even an international humorous painting competition themed around snails. Even skincare products for women are related to snails; it is said that the best-selling skincare product in Spain is a revitalizing cream made from snail mucin.