Les prés d'Eugénie

Every part of the House is a wonderful experience to visit. I would have given it a total 5 star rating except for the shower problem identified in the comment below. Such a bity that a wonderful hotel and restaurant should have a black mark llike this.

The starred restaurant deserves every recognition. A relaxing, well designed environment allows the diner to focus on the exceptional experience which awaits them. The service team is exceptional, timing the presentation of the plate to the eater’s pace. The sommelier selected exceptional wines for the menu pairing. My wife and I were delighted with each dish - visually pleasing, wonderful aromas and bursting with flavor. The servers expertly explain the ingredients and how to eat the dish to fully enjoy the flavors. Do not worry if you only speak English, many members of the team are fluent and friendly to you. Truly the only restaurant that I wish I could give 6 stars. Thank you everyone for making our anniversary an experience we will talk about forever.

I am writing a long review elsewhere so that I can include all the amazing parts that make up the whole... just know that you will love it! The serenity, the food!!, the service, the accommodations, the surroundings, the town... everything is perfection!

Food, creativity, atmosphere, hotel, staff, and wine were as good as I have experienced at any 3-star restaurant. The service perhaps could use a bit of improvement (napkin swept up but not replaced, had to search for bathroom, etc), but none of that distracted from a perfect meal. Michel Guerard doesn’t fail to impress!

30th in my 3 stars challenge and last day of my intense 11 days strike (follow me for all the reviews and updates).

Forever young

What’s extraordinary here? A lot. No, actually everything. The room, the plates, the wine list, the waiters, how they are dressed, the location, the number of 3 stars chef who learned here (one third of the actual 3 stars, including Alexandre Couillon from la Marine), the impact of the chef (Michel Guerard) on the culinary world, and of course his cuisine. So pretty much everything indeed. I’ll just pick two out of them.
The puzzling one is that it’s both very classical in form and yet quite modern in the plate. Very classical in form. Look at this room, those plates, the waiters, the bread basket, the chef is telling you how much he respects the culinary arts and its history. I think it’s more than respect, it’s a passion. He’s deeply rooted in the culinary history. I would even point out that « Restaurant « in French comes from « restaurer » which means bring back to good health. This restaurant is the center piece of a Thermal bath institution, designed to bring you back to good health… So one may see a theme here. But, let’s go back to the restaurant. Interestingly, the closer you go to the food, the more modern you’ll be. The design of the plates is elegant and modern (I love them), and then the content is even more contemporary. Of course there are wilder cats out there, but it’s not classical, nor could you reduce it to “nouvelle cuisine“. There’s a specific style, focused on elegance (more than lightness I would say because it’s not just light, it’s how it’s used to diffuse flavors) and so taking only the best out nouvelle cuisine.
The other point is just the chef. He’s commitment to perfection is impressive. Everything, every detail, every angle is thought. His DNA is everywhere. He’s even there, doing a tour de salle, greeting everyone one by one. We are speaking of the senior of the French 3 stars teaching a lesson of hospitality every evening. When I met him, he even excused himself as he was a little slower than usual because of an injury he got. I wish I ll be like him when I’ll have his age. Because just like his cuisine, he has a certain elegance, and that’s is secret for being Forever young.

The crowd was mainly hotel hosts. I spotted a cute younger couple, clearly foodies who clearly enjoyed their time. The room can be noisy but the space between tables allows for privacy. I’ll dress a bit more elegant than usual, because of the style of the room and because it’s an institution (and because you’ll most likely meet Michel Guerard).

It’s a top tiers three stars, will it be only for your gastronomic education.

This is a fine dining experience from start to finish. The location in Eugenie Les Baines a beautiful French village is set in well kept gardens a health resort and fine hotel. We rocked up one lunchtime without a reservation and tried our luck. Thank goodness we did, a superb lunch appeared before us seated outside in the garden on a sunny day sipping a glass of dry white we were well pleased. The menu was a healthy option only choice being set around a health spa I suppose we should have guessed that. The food was delicious, I chose pigeon for the first time and a treat of a salmon plate for my partner in crime. A good day at the office - have a go ..

Beautiful place to relax with a big and spacious garden; good spa; small pool which gets easily crowded; tennis courts.
Comfortable rooms; the staff is polite, nice and discreet.
After having tasted delicious food; well assorted wine list; “tisane minceur” makes you feel good!

I literally did not expect such relaxing stay but Everything (and I mean EVERY SINGLE THING) was over the top, beyond expectation, so great I was so happy! A true relaxing stay, I wanted to stay longer. I have to join their spa or maybe a cooking course next time! RECOMMEND !!!!

Simply superb. Maximum rating for a 3-star Michelin restaurant and a Relais et Châteaux hotel. Service is over the top without being in the way, discretion and efficiency. Food is exquisite. The Armagnac cabinet is a dream.
We slept at the Guest House, which is simple and charming as well as more affordable.
The restaurant's salons are a delight, empire through the ans through.
The spa is splendid, hidden behind the rough walls of a traditional Landes farm, a cocoon of well-being and relaxation.

When I arrive it feels like the whole establishment is putting it's arms around me and giving me a big hug. I love staying in hotels and have stayed in lots of different ones and this is my favourite.

The guy is a master chef. Best mushroom ravioli and lobster ever. Restaurant decoration is magical and staff operate with utmost professionalism. Deserts can be improved:))

Service, food, venue all was perfect. Absolutely worth visiting. Was the best day of my life. This place has palais status not for nothing.

Excellent - subtle and yet classic French Chic, great settings, voluptuous nature all around. Delicious food and swell service.

Absolute quality. Great food and wine. Well worth a visit. Definitely go back when next in area.

Wow, wow, wow. Elegance! Old world charm! Unbelievable health menu... food so good it cant be low calorie... but it is.

A truly beautiful setting - hope I can come back one day.

Amazingly beautiful. We had the best dinner and wished we could have stayed longer.

This was one of the most beautiful places we've ever stayed. It was absolutely wonderful.

The most perfect vacation in this extraordinary place….

idyllic hotel with great taste surrounded by a very pleasant bucolic garden