In researching places to celebrate a special anniversary, I discovered the Restaurant des Rois at La Reserve Hotel – a gastronomic restaurant at a 5-star hotel in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. From the moment of arrival, I felt like I had entered a palace, due to its exquisite & lush decor of silks, velours, and passementerie, as we were escorted, addressed by name, into the bar area.

We were again escorted and welcomed by name to our table in the beautiful dining room, as I took in the decor and chandeliers.
Following 5-star etiquette, I was given the menu without prices listed and was immediately provided with a table hook from which to hang my purse. Every attention to detail was made by the staff, from A to Z; the sommelier approached to discuss our three-course (fixed-price) menu choices with regards to the extensive wine list (more like a book) which included a bottle of red wine listed for 13,600 Euros! On the other end of the price spectrum, we ordered a half-bottle of Montrachet, a light-bodied red wine that was delightful.
As the dining area began to fill with couples and tables of four, I noticed one couple with a little girl of about 5 years of age and wondered how she would cope during the formal dining experience. I was surprised that other than hearing her sweet voice a few times, she was well-behaved throughout the (long-for-a-child) evening.
Again, we were served a few savory appetizers to whet our appetite:
I ordered a three-course menu, but before that began, we were served the chef special: a small pot of mousse aux petits pois with bacon underneath.
Hey, that looks familiar … and delicious (particularly the asparagus and foie gras soup)!
Hi – it was delicious and a great experience!
Félicitations! We will come to France and celebrate our anniversary at Cirque de Gavarnie, splendid nature. Is there an appropriate restaurant there to have the Cuisine and Ambiance as you experienced?
Egalement et merci, Anne Marie! Sorry, I am not familiar with that area but Pau is nearby with many restaurant choices. Have a great week!