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Pic

Address: 285 av. Victor-Hugo, Valence, 26000
Phone: 04-75-44-15-32
www.pic-valence.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Valence

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Kubla Khan would have decamped from Xanadu in a minute for this Drôme pleasure palace. The Maison Pic has been a culinary landmark for decades, although its (too?) glossy Relais & Château makeover into a full-scale hotel has nearly obliterated any traces of its time-stained past. Not that you will complain—the decor is contemporary splendid: vaulted white salons, deep maroon -velvet sofas, 18th-century billiard tables, gigantic Provençal (that's where the Pic family came from) armoires, lovely gardens, and an inviting swimming pool make this a destination in itself. The famous restaurant (closed Monday; no dinner Sunday; reservations required; main courses range from EUR 42 to EUR 85) is going stronger than ever—try the truffle-flavored galettes (pancakes) with asparagus or the loup de mer (sea bass) with caviar (served either "avec modération" or "passionnément") to see how award-winning Anne-Sophie Pic, great-granddaughter of the founding matriarch, is continuing the family legacy. Dine in the cardinal-red dining room seated on Louis Seize-style bergères or, in summer, on the shaded terrace, then retire upstairs to the guest rooms, done in a mix of rustic antiques and high-style fabrics. A café, the Auberge du Pin, also entices (with much lower prices). Pros: gorgeous purple-maroon plush sofas and chairs; sports and leisure activities from golf to flying; sleek lines. Cons: Valence industrial and tedious, this street among the worst; breakfast mediocre plus extra charge for scrambled eggs.

Hotel Details: 12 rooms, 3 apartments
In-room: refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, pool, some pets allowed.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by ppugh from californa on 6/4/07
I was expecting period decor based on Fodor's review but was delighted to find that the hotel has been updated with very modern furnishings in all the public rooms and about half of the guest rooms. We had a room which overlooked the courtyard and were lucky enough to have our gourmet breakfasts on the balcony. The room was spacious and filled with amenities. Staff goes out of their way to make your stay perfect. The restaurant is extremely expensive but worth it for a one-time great experience.