Nestled by the Le Bahus river, this luxurious retreat features stunning grounds, a Michelin-starred dining experience, and a relaxing spa vibe.
place de l'impératrice, 40320 Eugénie-les-Bains, France Get directions
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"Combines thermal springs with culinary experiences, historically sought out for healing waters." - Mary Winston Nicklin
"Some chefs owe their reputation as much to what they produce in the kitchen as to their human qualities, and Michel Guérard is among them. Considered one of the founding fathers of Nouvelle Cuisine, admired by his peers the world over, he still puts the same passion and dedication into his work. At Les Prés d'Eugénie, you get the full experience: the enchanting setting of a gorgeous mansion in verdant grounds, a front-of-house team with laser-like attention to the smallest detail and, above all, cuisine that is exceptional in every way. In the dishes, we find all the DNA of Chef Guérard: the workings of cuisine naturaliste, of course, an omnipresent lightness, and the ability to successfully marry the most diverse flavours, like a conductor guiding an orchestra. The restaurant is set up in the wood-panelled apartments of the Empress, which are steeped in the history of the building." - Michelin Inspector
"Comfortably ensconced in the former fine dining restaurant, L'Orangerie is a real treat, indulging diners with an array of options. The most emblematic dishes and recipes of the father of nouvelle cuisine, Michel Guérard, are present and correct. Alternatively, you can get your teeth into fine cuts of meat grilled over an open fire, more ethically reared meats from the Landes area (Blonde d'Aquitaine and Bazadaise beef, local poultry). Then there is the range of starters that combine classical fare and brasserie-style dishes (house-smoked salmon, horseradish cream and toast; avocado "cocktail" and large prawns from Palamós). An establishment that combines nostalgia and an opulent sense of well-being, epitomised by the melt-in-the-mouth raviolo of mousserons and wild mushrooms (served here since 1978) and the dessert trolley." - Michelin Inspector
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