Fodor's Expert Review La Maison Rose

Rue René Vielle, Eugénie-les-Bains, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 40320, France

A (relatively) low-cost, low-calorie alternative to famed Les Prés d'Eugénie, Michel and Christine Guérard's "Pink House" spa beckons with a renovated, super-stylish, 18th-century farmhouse adorned with old paintings, rustic antiques, and Pays Basque handicrafts. It's the kind of retreat that would have delighted Louis XIV's sober Madame de Maintenon, assuming she had wanted to lose weight. This is, indeed, a serious spa, complete with slimming cures and the most stylish relaxation room in France. There's no room service—everyone eats in the main dining room, a two-story, wood-beam-ceiling delight. The kitchen's touch remains an inventive benediction to local produce.

PROS

  • surprisingly easy on the wallet
  • a sybaritically simple spa approach
  • superb dining without being stuffy

CONS

  • might be too health-conscious for some
  • no room service
  • the decor can be overwhelming rather than homely

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Pet Friendly
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 05–58–05–06–07

HOTEL DETAILS

30 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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