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The Minimes Convent in Provence

La station : At the heart of breathtaking landscapes blessed with the warm sunshine of the charming Provence, discover the Couvent des Minimes hotel and spa in France...

Situated in the village of Mane in the Alpes de Haute Provence region, this spa hotel in France is the embodiment of indulgence and relaxation... It welcomes you for enchanting holidays in South France in a fabulous decor made up of historic lavender fields, authentic chapels and picturesque hillside villages amongst others...

Provence in South France indeed offers unparalleled scenic vistas of panoramic mountains, plains... This hilly and sloppy region consists of the Pre Alps in the centre to the impressive Alps mountain range rising from South to East. On the other hand, the steeply coastline stretching from the famous city of Marseille to Menton offers magnificent views and legendary panoramas of the Esterel and the “Calanques”, sort of deep valleys with steep sides and in part submerged by the sea... and finally the West highlighted by the Crau and Camargue plains constitute the flattest expanses of the region...

Welcome to the Couvent des Minimes and spa in France amidst the refinement of yesteryears, the rich cultural and regional traditions and the lush nature of the Provence region… Hôtels et résidences :

Couvent des Minimes

Built in the 17th century and restored into a charming and refined hotel, the Couvent des Minimes is a haven of tranquillity for body and mind rejuvenation. This hotel and spa in France has kept the prestige of yesteryears and is an invitation to pampering in a most unusual yet enchanting setting...

For your break in France, this spa hotel in Provence features 40 rooms and 6 suites. Known as “La Maison” (The Home), it offers a warm welcoming and cocooning atmosphere that will definitely make you feel at home... Far from big and lively resorts, this peaceful hideaway will bring you peace, serenity and a complete change of scenery...

Renovated by an architect specialised in the restoration of old buildings, the Couvent des Minimes has been carefully transformed into a refined residence that has kept all of its yesteryears charms. Combining the elegance of a bygone age with all the convenience of the modern day, this hotel and spa in France offers luxury amenities such as Satellite TV, DVD player, HIFI and Internet. Its decoration, sober and uncluttered is a mix of pastel shades and tones of plum and blueberry. Tailor-made for the hotel, the light coloured oak furniture recall the chestnut coloured linen of the curtains. Other interesting details worth mentioning include the damask velvet bedspread and fine fabrics covering the chairs amongst others. Furthermore, hot stones embedded in the wood floor of the room will lead you to the bathroom...

The sumptuous bathrooms equipped with either a shower or a bathtub feature a magnificent stoneware with a grey or chocolate-like colour while rough stones bring a special nature touch to the place...

Finally, the Couvent des Minimes spa hotel in France offers an ideal venue for seminars and other particular events thanks to 3 business lounges, of which 1 conference room that can accommodate between 2 to 50 persons. The Provence region is an out of the ordinary destination to combine spa holidays and business. Should you require a unique-of-a-kind setting for an exhibition, a cocktail, a gala night or a diner, why not book the hotel′s church for that purpose? The Couvent des Minimes can indeed privatise the whole church on that special occasion thereby welcoming a maximum of 200 guests. For enjoyable moments among friends, families, colleagues or business acquaintances in the splendid setting of the church and its remarkable façade with vertical chasing, sandwiched between rose-windows and hammered coat of arms.

Restaurants : For your luxury holidays, take time to relish the refined delicacies of the Couvent des Minimes hotel and spa in France. The 2 restaurants of the hotel, one of which is a fine dining restaurant and the other a convivial summer restaurant located by the edge of the swimming pool. You might also share enjoyable moments in the particularly warm welcoming and refined ambience of Le Pesquier Bar Lounge or at the Le Caveau des Minimes musical Bar. If you are fond of wine tasting, do not miss the La Comue, the hotel's excellent wine cellar featuring a collection of the best “vintage” wines.

Restaurant "Le Bancaou"

Open in summer time, “Le Bancaou” restaurant welcomes you for lunch in warm ambience around the pool...

Restaurant "The Cloister"

Enjoy this restaurant's refined and uncluttered decor where shades of grey, chocolate, white and violet perfectly merge together recalling the elegance of the hotel's rooms... In summer months, the Cloister restaurant opens onto a charming patio.

Delight your taste buds with authentic and original recipes that combine with refinement the subtle flavours of Provence and the Mediterranean. At the Couvent des Minimes spa hotel in France, emphasis is put on the use of natural products, most of which come from the hotel's gardens. Spa break or longer holidays, whatever your choice, discover the numerous regional and unique-of-a-kind regional savours. How about a spicy pigeon, roasted with rhubarb, topped with a hot Foie gras slice together with sage-pineapple juice?

The restaurant is open everyday for lunch and dinner.

Sports et loisirs : The Couvent des Minimes and spa in France features luxury and sophisticated amenities that will cater to your needs and expectations. Its outdoor heated pool is an invitation to relaxation while you contemplate the splendid surrounding landscapes and the peacefulness of the place…

Want to keep fit during your spa break in France? Enjoy the hotel′s fitness room and the flood-lit tennis court at will…

Nature lovers will be delighted by the pleasant, invigorating and romantic strolls in the park and aromatic gardens of the Couvent des Minimes spa hotel in France. Discover the colourful Provence amidst lavender fields, vineyards, terraced cultivation and endemic plants.

Avail yourself of your spa holidays near the French Riviera to explore the small and charming village of Mane. Nestled at the heart of this picturesque village, the Couvent des Minimes offers an ideal starting point to discover the surroundings. A remarkable citadel surrounded by ramparts that stretch up to 3500 metres, a splendid 16th century church and pitched alleyways constitute the authentic decor of Mane… The Haute Provence is also home to 2 jewels, that of the Priory of Salagon and the Château de Sauvan. The first attraction comprises of a magnificent series of outbuildings dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries while the second one is a reference in the Classical Architecture in the South of the Alps. Built in the 18th century, the Château de Sauvan, also named as the “Petit Trianon de Provence” boats an award-wining park that will be perfect for your delightful strolls a stone′s throw from your hotel and spa in France.

In the close vicinity of your spa hotel, the beautiful village of Forcalquier heartily welcomes you to experience their way of living… The lively colours and sweet flavours of its market place bring that special touch to the village especially on Monday morning when local people, producers and other craftsmen meet in an authentic Provence ambience… Furthermore, the charming village with its narrow alleyways, small shady squares and beautiful ancient houses dating back to the 13th and 15th centuries is worth the detour. Numerous writers, painters, sculptors and artists took up residence in Forcalquier captivated by its beauty and its warm welcoming population...

Some 10 km only from the Couvent des Minimes spa hotel in France, do not miss the beautiful Manosque, a thousand-year-old-city marked by different periods and styles. Discover also Jean Giorno, a native-born writer who dedicated his work of art to Provence…

At last but not least, if you are passionate about golf, why not combine your relaxing break with your favourite sport. The Luberon 18-hole Golf Course located some 26 km from your hotel and spa in South France is a magnificent course that will delight both amateurs and professionals!

Couvent des Minimes, holidays in South France, spa hotel and delights of Provence will be the keywords of your enchanting getaway… without forgetting the fascinating landscapes and the typical country houses that complement the region′s unique decor. Accès : En voiture
Aix en Provence / Couvent des Minimes: 75 km

Marseille / Couvent des Minimes: 105 km
En train
The Aix en Provence Station is located some 75 km from the Couvent des Minimes (approximately 50 minutes).Transfer available on request

TGV Paris / Aix en Provence: 3 hours
En avion
London / Marseille : 1h45

Brussels / Marseille : 1h45

Paris / Marseille: 1h15 min (direct flight)

Airport of Marseille / Couvent des Minimes spa hotel: 1 hour