Founded by Sophie Pic almost a century ago, this renowned restaurant-with-villa rooms (Relais & Chateaux) continues to delight Guide readers. It lies in a shady garden on the edge of a sizeable Rhone valley town. Sophie's grandson, the late Jacques Pic, was one of the great masters of modern French cuisine. Now his daughter, Anne-Sophie, as chef, continues the tradition of this gourmand dynasty with her husband, David Sinapian, as director, winning two Michelin stars, 16 Gault Millau points for, eg, loup au caviar; cochon de lait avec tian de fruits (prepared in a kitchen visible through a glass door). Dinner was brilliant, inventive, beautifully served in an attractive room, one couple wrote. Anne and David, both very much in evidence, were delightful; both speak good English.' Others admired the warm and generous ambience, the excellent service and the superb wines. The new villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), finely decorated, are comfortable, practical and quiet, very good for a short stay. Each has a marble bathroom; many have a balcony overlooking a courtyard, where meals are served. Bali villa breakfast, which comes with a bottle of mare, is also praised. Across the.garden the family has a second, simpler restaurant, Lauberge du Pin, with rustic cuisine.