French pâtés are a broad category of savory preparations made from meats, seafood, or vegetables, often blended with spices and herbs. They can be served as appetizers, main dishes, or snacks. Below is a comprehensive list of different types of French pâtés:

Meat-Based Pâtés

1. Pâté de Campagne (Country Pâté)

   • A coarse, rustic pâté made with pork, liver, and sometimes veal, flavored with herbs and spices.

2. Pâté de Foie (Liver Pâté)

   • A smooth pâté made primarily from liver, usually pork or chicken, blended with butter and spices.

3. Pâté en Croûte

   • A pâté baked in a pastry crust, often served in slices and containing meat, liver, or game.

4. Pâté de Gibier (Game Pâté)

   • Made from wild game meats like venison, wild boar, or rabbit, often with a robust flavor.

5. Pâté de Volaille (Poultry Pâté)

   • Made from chicken, turkey, or duck, sometimes mixed with liver.

6. Pâté Grand-Mère (Grandmother’s Pâté)

   • A traditional pork and chicken liver pâté flavored with garlic, shallots, and herbs.

7. Pâté de Lapin (Rabbit Pâté)

   • A pâté made with rabbit meat, often combined with pork or liver for added richness.

8. Pâté de Canard (Duck Pâté)

   • Duck meat and liver are key ingredients, often enriched with brandy or wine.

Foie Gras-Based Pâtés

9. Foie Gras

   • A luxurious pâté made from the fattened liver of duck or goose, available as a mousse, parfait, or terrine.

10. Terrine de Foie Gras

    • A classic preparation of foie gras, usually baked and served cold in slices.

Fish and Seafood Pâtés

11. Pâté de Saumon (Salmon Pâté)

    • A delicate pâté made from fresh or smoked salmon, often combined with cream or dill.

12. Pâté de Crabe (Crab Pâté)

    • A light and creamy pâté made from crab meat, sometimes with lemon or herbs.

13. Pâté de Poisson (Fish Pâté)

    • Made from various types of fish, such as cod or trout, blended with spices and cream.

14. Pâté de Crevettes (Shrimp Pâté)

    • A seafood pâté featuring shrimp, often enhanced with garlic and parsley.

Vegetarian and Vegan Pâtés

15. Pâté de Champignons (Mushroom Pâté)

    • Made from sautéed mushrooms, garlic, onions, and sometimes nuts or cream.

16. Pâté de Lentilles (Lentil Pâté)

    • A plant-based pâté using lentils, herbs, and spices for a hearty flavor.

17. Pâté de Noix (Walnut Pâté)

    • A nutty pâté made with walnuts, olive oil, and aromatic herbs.

18. Pâté de Légumes (Vegetable Pâté)

    • A mix of roasted vegetables, such as carrots, zucchini, or eggplant, blended into a pâté.

Regional Specialties

19. Rillettes

    • Similar to pâté, but coarser; slow-cooked shredded meat (like pork, duck, or rabbit) preserved in its fat.

20. Pâté Lorraine

    • A specialty from Lorraine, this is a pâté en croûte with pork and veal, often flavored with white wine.

21. Pâté Basque

    • A Basque-style pâté, often incorporating regional spices like Espelette pepper and sometimes game meats.

22. Pâté Breton

    • A pâté from Brittany, made with pork liver and local herbs.

Each type of pâté offers unique flavors and textures, making them versatile and beloved elements of French cuisine.