Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel & Spa l'Occitane

One of my best hotel experience ever ! First and the most important, the staff is amazing (The sommelier lady, Corentin from the Gastro restaurant) and in every department. We always say, staffing is complicate in France, well they do it very well in this hotel. 2nd amazing point is the architecture and decoration, all is perfect ! 3rd, the food, wow. Of course the Michelin Star 7 courses menu is a must, and what an experience. But also the Breakfast, nothing is missing and the "normal"restaurant also is a great experience. And 4th point, the SPA, amazing water experience, amazing massage. Fabien Piacentino, I did not manage to see you during my check out (thank you for greating us a check in), but you must be an amazing GM to reach this level of service everywhere. Thank you so much !

The Provence is one of my favorite places specially in lavender season , I have stayed in this hotel few years ago and was an amazing experience then it was closed for renovations , this July I stayed at the hotel in its new look , it was and it is now the best , the architecture and the interior design are beautiful, the rooms are spacious, the service and hospitality are beyond perfection, I highly recommend it

This Relais & Chateaux property is magnificent! The lobby of the hotel occupies the former chapel at the convent and the space is stunning. Our rooms were incredible. The hotel has recently been renovated and it is spectacular. Breakfast was included in the rate I had booked and it was wonderful. Hotel has a L’Occitane Spa which was amazing. I cannot use enough adjectives to describe this phenomenal establishment. WE WILL BE BACK!

My husband and I stayed in Le Couvent Des Minimes for the 3 last nights of June. It was unforgettable time and unique experience to be in the early XVII century convent with the hi-tech equipment and elegant design connecting the 4 centuries and enhancing historical flavors. We found multiple special values in this place including serenity, peace, comfort, cleanness, privacy, VIP service style, delicious food, amazing L'Occitane spa, 3 swimming pools, and much more. The staff (dressed as nuns) were absolutely outstanding! We initially chose Le Couvent (located in Mane) because we planned to take a Montgolfier's balloon flight from Forcalquer, which is the next to Mane town. It takes only 8 minutes driving there. It was a splendid experience to observe Le Couvent surrounded by the blooming lavender fields from the sky! There also are multiple historical, nature, and cultural sites to visit in the area. We thank all the staff of Le Couvent to making our stay so happy and cloudless. We are looking forward to be back.

The staff at the reception were really friendly and helpful, which was impressive. The facilities are beautiful and the rooms are clean. But I had the worst experience at the restaurant. I visited alone on 3/30 to plan a group meal, and the male staff member in charge of my table was embarrassing and rude, which made the dinner I had high expectations so sad. First, I tried to discuss the wine to accompany the meal, but the staff stopped me and said they would call the wine server. But after a while, he came back with white wine that had already been poured into a glass. “The wine manager said this would suit me well.” Will your next red wine be poured right before your eyes? No, once again he bring poured wine glass. I didn't want to ruin the mood, so I just took it, but it didn't go well with the food and the wine had a dirty finish, but I endured it. The main course was the chef's special of the day, lamb, and the lamb I ordered rare was cold! The tin pot containing the food wasn't warm to the touch, but the Potato that came with it were warm. The waiting time between meals was so long and I tried to understand. But The food came out just as I was about to finish drinking the white wine, and after waiting for a long time to finish the food, it was cleaned up, and after. a long wait, the chef's special was cold. The red wine to accompany this does not arrive until more than 1/3 of the lamb is eaten. Just two main dishes and it took 2.5 hours In a 5 star hotel.

The Spa is mindblowing: beautifully designed and taking full advantage of the environnement. The hotel itself offers a serene and elegant atmosphere.

The hotel is a wonderful conversion of the ancient convent. It is clear that mountains of money, but also tons of taste, were expended in achieving it. The result is sublime: like living in a beautiful château, except comfortable. As for the spa, it is superb, the best we’ve seen (and we’ve seen a few). It would impress a Roman emperor (if there were more slaves). We didn’t benefit from the huge outdoor pool or the terraces, since we were there in winter, but they would be a delight in warm weather. Someone has done a terrific job in assembling and training a rather young staff of charming and intelligent people. From the parking attendants to the receptionists, and from the waiters and waitresses to the exceptional sommelière (Ms. Pauline), there wasn't a one that we wouldn’t happily adopt and take home with us. The buffet breakfast: simply the best (really). The hotel has its own full-time boulanger, as well as a pastry chef. Okay, full disclosure: the coffee could be better. There is (of course) a gourmet restaurant (we can all imagine what that’s like), as well as a “bistro" on the premises. (Fortunately, since the local village doesn’t offer much at all.) The bistro serves mainly fanciful haute cuisine; we would have preferred that it be more authentically bistro-like, with some classic bistro-type food (steaks, daubes, foie gras, magret, confit de canard…yes, maybe even french fries!). It goes to show: even paradise can stand to be tweaked a bit.

Terrible experience. Heavy construction underway. Fire doors slamming indiscriminately causing personal injury. Booked rooms not available. Bullying manager. Extremely overpriced for an unfinished hotel.

It’s very remote but a beautiful place and a wonderful stay.