Within the luminous winter garden of L'Orangerie Eugénie-les-Bains, the culinary legacy of nouvelle cuisine pioneer Michel Guérard flourishes beneath soaring glass walls and ancient chestnut trees. This refined brasserie, nestled within the legendary Les Prés d'Eugénie estate, offers an intimate encounter with France's most revolutionary culinary philosophy in a setting where nature and gastronomy unite.

Since its establishment as part of Maison Guérard's celebrated estate, L'Orangerie has served as the accessible gateway to Michel Guérard's three-Michelin-starred empire. The late master chef, who maintained his stellar reputation from 1977 until his passing in 2024, created this space as a celebration of his "Healthy, Chic Terroir" philosophy. Working alongside chef Hugo Souchet, who spearheaded a thoughtful 2021 renovation, the restaurant preserves Guérard's greatest culinary achievements while embracing contemporary sensibilities. This collaboration ensures that diners experience the full spectrum of nouvelle cuisine's founding father's innovations.

The seasonal menu at L'Orangerie showcases Michel Guérard's most emblematic dishes alongside innovative plant-based creations that reflect his health-conscious approach to French gastronomy. Signature preparations include the legendary pigeon pie with foie gras and sour cherries, served continuously since 1983, and refined interpretations of Landes region specialties featuring Blonde d'Aquitaine beef and Bazadaise cuts prepared over open flames. The kitchen's commitment to terroir-driven cuisine shines through dishes like house-smoked salmon with horseradish cream and the theatrical avocado cocktail with Palamós prawns. The famous dessert trolley adds vintage charm to the fine dining experience, rolling between tables with an array of classical French confections.

The restaurant's winter garden architecture creates an enchanting atmosphere where 80 guests dine surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the estate's 15-hectare baroque gardens. During favorable weather, the glass walls disappear entirely, transforming the space into an al fresco pavilion overlooking manicured lawns and ornate fountains. The green terrace, shaded by mature chestnut trees, provides an idyllic setting for summer lunches and evening dining. Service reflects the Guérard family's dedication to French hospitality—meticulous yet warm, polished without pretension.

Reservations at L'Orangerie offer discerning diners the opportunity to experience nouvelle cuisine history within one of France's most beautiful restaurant settings. Book well in advance to secure terrace seating during peak season, when the marriage of Guérard's culinary artistry and the estate's natural splendor creates an unforgettable fine dining experience in the heart of southwestern France.