Located in the middle of lavenders fields, on the sides of the hills, in an area steeped in history, Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L'Occitane***** invites you to come experience this wonderful and exceptional place.

Built during the 17th century in Mane, close to Manosque in the Alpes de Haute-Provence, this convent was at first occupied by nuns before its renovation in 2008 thanks to l'Occitane's management and hotel and spa professionals.

Two architectural styles co-exist perfectly : the medieval one outside reflected in the outdoor facades and the botanic gardens and the contemporary one inside thanks to a beautiful cosy yet refined decoration.

Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L'Occitane***** has 38 rooms and 8 suites, each of them decorated in an elegant and refined style in which quality materials such as white stone and solid oak mingle harmoniously with noble fabrics in flax, chocolate and pastel tones. Opening out onto the interior court yard of the Cloister, the gardens or the swimming pool, every room offers the same high standard of comfort and equipment : flat screen television, satellite, DVD player, free Wifi access.

3 categories of room are available : Minimes (classic rooms 15 sqm - 18 sqm) Matines (superior rooms 20 sqm - 22 sqm) Restanques (deluxe rooms 25 sqm - 28 sqm)

Each of the spacious eight suites (from 32 sqm to 62 sqm) contains a bedroom and separate lounge. - "La maison de Mane", the largest of all can be transformed into an apartment with two bedrooms (80 sqm). - In the church tower, the bridal suite "La Cassine".

“Le Cloître”: In his gastronomic restaurant, Chef Jérôme Roy has designed a range of dishes reflecting the colours of the sun and the aromas and flavours of Provence and the Mediterranean, with spices and vegetables grown in the gardens of Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel and Spa such as, for example: Oyster from Sète, Koshihikari rice, soy milk/lavender or toast with squids and salted plums. In summer the restaurant is moved out on to the lovely patio area: caramel colored chairs with white cushions.

Le “Pesquier”: This traditional restaurant close to the swimming pool provides a salad, main course and desert buffet for lunch. It is also possible to have dinner.

L’Occitane reveals the scents and Mediterranean way of life through its product lines, facial and body care, skin and room fragrances. The products are developed from slight changes and variations of essential oils and ingredients like lavander, verbena or honey.

Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L'Occitane (750 sqm) offers a unique, incredibly relaxing experience with the indoor chromotherapy bath (the colour of water changes throughout the day), 6 treatment cabins, 2 saunas, the hammam, the Laconium, the caldarium and the fitness space.

The Spa was rewarded with the “Charte Qualité Spa-A" in 2011.