Maison Pic

“Superb”

Having wanted to visit the restaurant Pic in Valence for many years we finally made it this summer. We stayed for just one night in the hotel and we ate in the gastronomic restaurant. The experience was truly exceptional, from the moment we arrived to our departure. Our room was upgraded but this w… more

Having wanted to visit the restaurant Pic in Valence for many years we finally made it this summer. We stayed for just one night in the hotel and we ate in the gastronomic restaurant. The experience was truly exceptional, from the moment we arrived to our departure. Our room was upgraded but this was not mentioned by the reception on our arrival, although I did of course realise when I saw the spacious room with outside seating area /terrace and beautiful marble bathtub (as well as standalone shower). Everything inside and outside the hotel is perfectly maintained and all members of staff go out of their way to ensure that their guests have a wonderful time. We expected the food in the 3 star restaurant to be amazing and it genuinely exceeded our expectations. The chef and her team manage to create exquisite masterpieces with (mostly) relatively simple ingredients. Although a huge amount of thought clearly goes into the presentation of each dish , there is no question of style taking precedence over substance. My allergies and food preferences were accounted for with no fuss, every morsel of food was bursting with flavour, the wine pairing was excellent, all local wines as we wished, each one pairing perfectly with the dish it accompanied. The relatively young team worked seamlessly together and managed to balance an extremely efficient service with a genuine and friendly interest in their guests . We felt that every member of the team truly enjoyed their work and wanted their guests to have a wonderful experience. We have eaten in a number of other 3 star establishments and I would have no hesitation in saying that this was by far the most enjoyable experience. Yes it is expensive but it genuinely feels like good value.

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“Maison Pic”

We had an excellent experience at Maison Pic. After a warm welcome and a tour of the property, we appreciate the complimentary drink and pastry in the garden before going to our room. We had dinner at Andre outside that night. The food was honest and the dishes well executed and the service was fri… more

We had an excellent experience at Maison Pic. After a warm welcome and a tour of the property, we appreciate the complimentary drink and pastry in the garden before going to our room. We had dinner at Andre outside that night. The food was honest and the dishes well executed and the service was friendly and professional. We decided to have a drink at Bar Pic. The barman was busy and a member of the staff invited us to a tour of the kitchen and the dining room of the gastronomical restaurant. It was such an impromptu and delightful visit! He was very knowledgeable about the place and talk about all the piece of art of the restaurant. The room 14 was spacious and well decorated. The amenities were of good quality. The Dyson hairdryer was a good surprise. The only minor issue was the door of the bathroom which was not closing fully (causing the floor to flood a little bit) and the "rainwater" shower head that was not fully descaled and not working at its full potential. The bed was comfortable and the sheets soft and clean. The receptionist accommodate my request for a massage on a short notice and I thank her for that. The breakfast was excellent and on the sweet side. The tower of viennoiseries will be remembered. Our yoga instructor, Perrine, was excellent and very friendly and gave us recommendation for lunch in Valence. After half a day in town, we head back to the pool. It was clean and very relaxing. One issue is that none of the call buttons available on the lounge chairs (for drink or snack service) worked or no one answered. Then came the amazing restaurant Pic. At this instant, our stay went from excellent to amazing. Maison Pic made us feel very special even if we are far from being very special guest. We sat at one of the best table (a private alcove in the back of the dining room with an impressive Baccarat chandelier above us). As one can expect here, the dishes were superb. For our third dish, we were asked to follow our waiter and he brought us to the chef's table in the kitchen! Few hiccups nonetheless: my wife was served wine in a cracked glass and even if the restaurant and hotel knew that we did not drink champagne, they still pour us some as part of our wine pairing. We took our digestif in the salon of bar Pic and at 1am the sommelier took us on a tour of the cellar! The checkout was seamless and we appreciate the little attention left in our car for the road. We will not forget how Maison Pic celebrated our 10 years anniversary!

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“A Wonderful Stay with Amazing Culinary Experience”

We've been long time fans of Anne Sophie Pic, made plans to visit her hotel and flagship restaurant a year in advance. We were happy our expectations were exceeded. Planning the trip and making on property reservations via email directly with the hotel was seamless. Service upon our arrival was p… more

We've been long time fans of Anne Sophie Pic, made plans to visit her hotel and flagship restaurant a year in advance. We were happy our expectations were exceeded. Planning the trip and making on property reservations via email directly with the hotel was seamless. Service upon our arrival was polite and professional. Our car was promptly parked, checking in was a breeze as we were led to a well manicured garden for some snacks and a drink before presented with our room. Our room was exactly what we wanted, quiet, well appointed with bath amenities, coffee/tea along with complimentary snacks, water and soda/lemonade etc. It was also a very nice touch for the staff to leave us a handwritten note welcoming us to the property and wishing us a Happy 15th Anniversary. We appreciated how each day the bell desk would leave some candy and water in our car prior to our day trip. We also appreciated how helpful the front desk were in recommending to us nearby villages, shops and restaurants/cafes to visit as well. Our dining experience at Anne Sophie Pic restaurant was the absolute highlight of our entire stay. Classy dining room, knowledgeable professional staff, coupled with a delightful tasting menu sent our taste buds for an amazing culinary experience. The expression of each dish was thoughtfully crafted, artistically presented and tasted unforgettable. All in all, a memorable anniversary trip for us, thank you for making our visit such a special one.

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“Lovely”

We had a lovely experience with attentive hotel Staff, however, we sat for over an hour in Sophie le Pic before any food was served. We were poured a corked wine on the tasting menu. To assure king beds, we booked suites for the night. The experience with hotel and restaurant for four of us cost c… more

We had a lovely experience with attentive hotel Staff, however, we sat for over an hour in Sophie le Pic before any food was served. We were poured a corked wine on the tasting menu. To assure king beds, we booked suites for the night. The experience with hotel and restaurant for four of us cost close to $5,000…in retrospect, not certain the experience warranted that price.

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