of which channels a country stream, from a natural source. It features lawns which are accessible to all, a children's playground and a space for bowling. Not far lies the Recreation Park of l'Épervière. In addition to its , this park includes a body of water of , protected by a long breakwater. In its leisure and relaxation area, the park contains restaurants, a campsite, a hotel, a swimming pool, a tennis court, billiards, bowling, walks, and offers river cruises. Public green areas of Valence total (more than 10% of the area of the commune). The city's main parks are: Benjamin-Delessert Park The Recreation Park of l'Épervière Park of the Trinitaires Park of the Polygone Itchevan Park Châteauvert Park Saint-Ruf Park In 2014, the municipality of Valence has the label "flowery city" with "4 flowers" awarded by the National Council of flowery cities and villages of France to the competition of flowery cities and villages. Gastronomy The , a Valence specialty, is a shortcrust pastry biscuit shaped as a man. Sometimes improperly referred to as "Puppet", the Suisse of Valence is flavoured with orange blossom, it contains powder almond and small pieces of candied orange peel. The name, shape and decoration of this biscuit are inspired by the uniform of the Swiss Guards of Pope Pius VI who died in Valence. The Suisse is traditionally eaten during the Easter holidays and particularly during the festival of Palm Sunday. The Dragée de Valence is a confection of praline or of chocolate coated in sugar made in the purest tradition, to celebrate the solemn events of life such as baptisms, communions and weddings. The materials used are graded and regular almonds coming mainly from France (Ferraduelle), but also of Spain (Longuette, Planeta) or Sicily (Avola). These varieties are the only ones which allow the obtainment of a very pleasing dragée. The fruits which are commonly found in the Valence region include peaches, apples, pears, apricots, figs and many red fruits such as cherries, blackberries, wild cherries or raspberries. The chef Anne-Sophie Pic (three stars in the Michelin Guide) is a restaurateur of haute cuisine and a . A graduate of the ISG Business School, she is the owner of the "Maison Pic" located at 285 Avenue Victor-Hugo in Valence. She is the first chef to receive three stars in the Michelin Guide. The Maison Pic has existed since 1889 and four personalities