Ooh, La La: A French Countryside Palace!
South of Bordeaux, you’ll find Les Prés d´Eugénie, a family-run French palace and a romantic haven in the countryside...
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The allure of the French countryside is strong. We think of picnics basking in sunshine, glasses of crisp French wine, and the best cheese you can find anywhere. Les Prés d´Eugénie will make you feel as though a French fairytale has come to life. This countryside palace is the stuff of novels, and it is a haven for the senses. Enchanted gardens, aristocratic dwellings, and symphonic cuisine combine to delight you at every turn.
Its location makes it a perfect stop as you make your way up the French Atlantic coast. It is less than two hours from Bordeaux, where you can sample some of the world’s best wines. Alternatively, you could easily combine it with a trip across the Spanish border into French Catalonia.
Best of all, Les Prés d´Eugénie is part of our trusted Virtuoso network of hotels, which means we can sweeten the pot with some fabulous extra amenities.
Les Prés d´Eugénie
Your arrival at Les Prés d´Eugénie will of course depend on how it slots into your larger itinerary in France and beyond. Its nearest airport is Pau, which is a 40-minute drive away and is home to ten flight services per day from Paris and London. A flight from Paris to Pau only takes an hour, so it really is quite easy to reach, despite its location, which feels remote and secluded.
Forty acres of lush gardens create that undisturbed feel, bringing you away from the hustle and bustle of cities like Paris and bring you into the romantic atmosphere of the French countryside. This is a boutique hotel, home to only 28 rooms and 17 suites, meaning that you will have plenty of space to yourself to enjoy your stunning surroundings.
There are touches dotted all around the grounds that will enchant you, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into a dream: the vegetable and herb garden, the spectacular Ferme Thermale spa, beautiful gardens brimming with ancient roses.
Top-Notch Dining
When we say top-notch, we mean it. The hotel is home to Michel Guérard’s Gourmet Restaurant, which has boasted three Michelin stars since 1977. The chef was responsible for spreading the great French Tradition, combining history, nature, and the thrilling adventure of culinary creation. The result is nothing short of delectable.
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To highlight Eugénie’s rustic side, L’Auberge de la Ferme aux Grives is a stone-walled barn and serves delicious country dishes such as milk-fed veal and plump chicken roasted over an open-hearth fireplace. Mère Poule Café is a wonderful setting, offering foodies a real treat with rustic snacks and homemade cakes.
Our top tip on dining here, particularly if you are looking to lose a few pounds without sacrificing delicious food? Experience painless weight loss with the Minceur Essentielle program, the most pleasurable way to lose weight, featuring Michel Guérard's Slimming Cuisine.
Time to Relax
The spa is a huge draw to Les Prés d´Eugénie. Located behind the main house and planted in the estate’s great meadow, this former 18th-century Landes farm covers an area of a thousand square meters and is home to the Ferme Thermale Spa. Whether you visit seeking a cure for an ache or pain, to improve your overall wellness, or simply for a few hours of relaxation, you’ll find it here. The spa’s 21 individual treatment rooms, two thermal springs, lounges, two individual white clay pools, shop, and marble steam baths mean that whatever time you have to spend here will surely do you good, both in body and mind.
Poe Perks
You know Les Prés d´Eugénie is top tier because it’s included in our Virtuoso network of hotels. As such, Poe Travel clients will receive some exclusive extra amenities during a stay at Eugénie.
Our Poe Perks at Les Prés d´Eugénie include:
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Continental breakfast daily for two
Private tour of Michel Guerard's 3-Star Michelin kitchen (led by General Manager or Hotel Manager)
1 access for two at La Ferme Thermale Spa during the stay including thermal steam bath, chilling lounge with fireplace, and garden infusion
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
If you would like to Go Away to Les Prés d´Eugénie in France (or anywhere else in the world), simply contact us. We will design a customized itinerary from scratch, taking care of all the details based on your interests to create an unforgettable experience.