Sundgau Sud Alsace, Routes de la Carpe Frite
What is fried carp ?
Fried carp is THE typical culinary specialty of Sundgau, a small region in southern Alsace.
It is not a carp and chips - unless you want that ! - the carp is fried. You can choose fillets or steaks, with or without bones, and savour it after the chef has fried it in corn meal, poppyseed
or sesame, depending on his particular recipe. Fried carp also has a remarkable taste, and if you haven’t tasted it yet, you shouldn’t hesitate !
The Restaurants
There are almost thirty along the Fried Carp Route where you can discover their various carp dishes!
This will guarantee your culinary pleasure.
From Illfurth to Lucelle and from Montreux-Jeune to Rosenau, wherever you are in the Sundgau area, there will always be a restaurant belonging to the Fried Carp Route where you
can enjoy this tasty fish.
News
Carpailles Opening Evening – March 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Routes de la Carpe Frite warmly invite you to the official opening of a new edition of the Carpailles!
Starting at 6:30 pm, join us for a convivial evening celebrating carp and the culinary expertise of the Sundgau restaurateurs.
Programme:
welcome aperitif, a single carp-based main course, dessert, and a warm and festive atmosphere to kick off the season.
A delicious and friendly event not to be missed!
Reservations and information available at the Sundgau Tourist Office and participating restaurants.
Discover a world of delicious aromas, friendliness and good food. Be curious, visit our Fried Carp roads.
Let yourself go, make some new discoveries in gastronomy. As you travel our country roads, restaurant owners will be happy to share the delights of their profession and their region with you. Taste a fish you’ve never tried before or try it again prepared in their special way: Fried Carp.
