Saucisson is a large, thick French sausage, with typical firm texture and flavored with herbs. There is a great variety of large savory sausages which are always sliced before serving. Some are made in France (and and a great number are made in other European countries. The best-known French Saucissons which require no cooking are those coming from France , in Lyon, Arles, Lorraine, Brittany, Mortagne, Strasbourg and Luchon.