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Surrounded by the lavender fragrant hills of Provence, Le Couvent des Minimes is a totally unique hotel marrying excellent accommodation, fantastic food and a world-class spa.
The convent was originally built as a retreat for the religious community of the Minimes order and this sense of peace pervades every intimate corner of the hotel.
The community of the Sisters Franciscaines, Missionnaires of Mary, later made the house their home and cultivated the gardens where the fertile earth was perfect to grow the ingredients that today play centre stage to both the hotel’s wonderful wellbeing treatments and fabulous cuisine.
The origins of the hotel may be firmly in the past but 21st century living is also apparent in each of the hotel’s 46 guest rooms and suites making for a beguiling combination of past and present. Modern amenities such as air-conditioning, satellite TV and Wifi access comfortably share the old world past in beautifully decorated rooms. Certain rooms and suites have glorious terraces from which to soak up the Provençal aromas while enjoying some local rosé. Le Couvent des Minimes’ spa range combines the region’s abundant lavender, verbena and lemon infused local honey. The spa here is integral to a stay and treatments such as a detoxifying grape ritual or firming treatment with almonds from the Haute Provence guarantee a spiritual lift to another dimension.
Under the direction of renowned chef, Philippe Guerin, a taste of the sun is promised in the hotel’s two restaurants. Bar Le Caveau des Minimes is situated in the garden and serves pre-dinner cocktails or offers a wonderfully relaxing end to a magical day listening to the natural melody of the Provençal night.
Artists throughout history have flocked to Provence to take inspiration from the lavender hues, olive swathed hills and the cicadas’ natural symphony; a stay in these hallowed hills is a delight to every sense. The bustling port city of Marseilles may only be an hour away, but it seems a million light years from the historic charm of Le Couvent des Minimes.
Bailey Robinson
The Courtyard, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF
t: +44 (0) 1488 689777
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Free nights - saving £300 per person
Valid from 16 June until 15 September 2012
Stay 5 nights get 2 free. 7 nights from £1190.00 per person based on 2 adults travelling, transfers and flights included.
This is one of our many offers, for more details please call +44 (0)1488 689 777.
