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B&B - Health Spa
hotel near Lamalou-les-Bains & Beziers South France 13 luxury suites available A range of spa treatments 9-hole golf course in Lamalou-les-Bains is one of the most beautiful in France |
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our residence Nestled just inside the Regional Park of the High Languedoc lies the picturesque village of Hérépian. Here Garrigae has lovingly transformed a 17th Century convent into a luxury boutique hotel residence. At Le
Couvent you will discover an idyllic retreat where
authenticity, quality, intimacy and comfort permeate -
where 17th Century charm meets 21st Century luxury. Discover our 13 sumptuous suites with their innovative marriage of classic and contemporary French styling - a calm, chic aesthetic with subtle references to the austerity of Le Couvent's ecclesiastical past. While away the hours in the Salon
reading a book or Relax under the vaulted ceilings of our bijou spa, with relaxation pool - cool in summer, heated in winter - orangerie and innovative range of natural treatments, with products mixed in front of you from the fruits, flowers and botanicals of the vineyard, olive grove and Garrigue. A short drive from the bustling town of Béziers and the reknowned antique markets of Pézenas, bed and breakfast at Le Couvent d'Hérépian costs from as little as €159 per suite (two sharing). The Suites Quality and attention to detail
is the hallmark throughout, Most of the suites have separate sleeping and relaxation areas, along with a small kitchen allowing you to cook the food you buy in the local markets. Many also have south-facing terraces with superb views over Hérépian to the Monts d'Orb immediately behind. In-suite entertainment consists of flat screen TV and DVD player (movies available from reception at no extra cost), along with pre-loaded iPod and docking station. For those forced to make contact with the rest of the world, direct dial phones and wireless internet access are installed in each suite. A short drive from the bustling town of Béziers and the reknowned antique markets of Pézenas, bed and breakfast at Le Couvent d'Hérépian costs from as little as €159 per suite (two sharing). Salon, Bar & Kitchen The Salon at Le Couvent is an ideal place to retreat from the midday heat to while away an hour reading a book from the library. In the winter a large log fire burns into the night - perfect after a day hiking, sightseeing or just wine tasting! Breakfast at is served in the
garden, or in the kitchen For those too tired to venture out in the evenings, we offer a tapas menu which can be enjoyed in the kitchen, on the terrace or in the bar. Alternatively pick up a baguette, a bottle of wine and some great local delicacies at legendary Charcuterie Aninat to enjoy on your terrace (each suite has great kitchen facilities). More substantial meals can be arranged in the Couvent upon request, or you can stroll across the Road to L'Ochre Rouge, a terrific restaurant with a great local menu and an enticing wine list, or any of the other great restaurants within easy striking distance. Every evening at Le Couvent we host an aperitif where you can get to know your hosts and the other guests, and discover more about the Couvent d'Hérépian, and what the region has to offer. In addition, our cellar bar has a great selection of local wines, superbly annotated and priced to encourage you to discover what Languedoc vignerons have to offer. An ideal spot to host an impromptu soiree tasting little known vintages with new found friends. The Spa Beneath the vaults is a our bijou spa with indoor relaxation pool for 8 people - cooled in summer and heated in winter - an orangerie/solarium with comfortable loungers looking out on the garden, and a treatment room where you can benefit from a range of inspirational range of luxury treatments, therapies and wellness programmes to relax and revitalise body and mind. All treatments at Le Couvent d'Hérépian use natural spa products freshly prepared to your requirements from the fruits, flowers and botanicals of the vineyard, olive grove and Garrigue of Languedoc Roussillon. Grape seeds and essences, olive oil and stone, honey, beeswax, chamomile, lavender, thyme and sea salts are formulated into the finest organic oils, skincare preparations and detoxicants, all free of artificial preservatives, perfumes and parabens. The nearby thermal spa town of Lamalou-les-Bains, renowned since the 17th century for its 15 mineral springs, offers a huge range of therapies and treatments. Prices & Booking Information Prices in euros Tariff from 1st November, 2007 - 30th April, 2008
About our region Hérépian Situated at the crossroads of the Mare and Orb Rivers, Hérépian is a classic South of France village, full of pretty stone houses and small, independent shops such as the legendary Charcuterie Aninat, which featured in Rick Stein's culinary tour of the Canal du Midi, three bakeries, a number of small bars, and L'Ochre Rouge, one of the best restaurants in the region. Immediately beyond Hérépian, the Orb River Valley and the Regional Park of the High Languedoc, where rocky gorge competes with vineyard, garrigae and ancient viaduct to create one of the most enticing landscapes in the South of France. Nearby the towns of Olargues, Bédarieux and St Gervais-sur-Mare have winding streets, traditional architecture, superb views, good restaurants and interesting markets and shops offering the best of local gastronomic and artisanal products Take a trip on a traditional steam train up the Orb Valley, travelling under ancient aqueducts past fruit farms growing cherry, peach, apple and pear trees. There are olive groves and vineyards, but there are also sheep grazing in the fields. The pilgrims on their way to St Jacques de Compostella in north-west Spain travelled by the Chemin d'Arles, which passes Hérépian and crosses the La Salvetat plateau, before arriving at Toulouse. Testament to the celestial beauty and calm of the landscape, many abbeys were built in the High Languedoc, from 1000 AD. Visits to Sorèze, Burlats and the Villemagne l'Argentière will not leave you disappointed. Spend a morning wandering the narrow streets of the bustling town of Béziers - great for shopping with the major Paris deparment stores and a wide range of specialist boutiques. Visit the the reknowned markets of Pézenas to browse for books, antiques and artisan foods. And when satiated, retire to your luxury hotel accommodation at Le Couvent d'Hérépian, where bed and breakfast costs from as little as €159 per suite (two sharing). Golf An easy stroll from the Convent,
the 9-hole golf course in Part of the course follows the Orb River, so anything hit with a hook risks ending up in the Mediterranean! The '10th-hole' restaurant and bar has great views of the course and surrounding hills, as well as offering cold drinks and excellent lunches and dinners. Golf in Languedoc Roussillion: Between Béziers and Pézenas, the Saint-Thomas course has 18 challenging holes and is only a 20 minutes drive from the Convent. The stunning 27 hole Ronald Frean designed course overlooking the Mediterranean at Cap D'Agde is an easy 40 minute drive, while the course at Carcassonne - again with fantastic scenery - is an hours drive. All welcome visitors with no restrictions. Activities Nature and sports enthusiasts will be delighted by the myriad possibilities of the Orb valley and the Regional Park of the High Languedoc, including walking, horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing the 100 waterfalls of the Gorges de Héric, potholing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and fly and coarse fishing in the crystal clear waters of the River Orb. The Mediterranean is a short drive away, offering superb beaches and a full range of watersports. For lovers of history, art and culture, the Languedoc Roussillon region offers castles, Abbayes, historic walks and trails. And for the Gastronome, vineyards of international reknown and a cuisine that will revitalize even the most jaded palate. Fast being discovered by holiday makers, the Languedoc offers holidays of tremendous diversity: sandy beaches, wooded mountains, ancient market towns and thriving fishing villages. With fiestas taking place seemingly every other day, the vibrancy of Languedoc life is tempered only by devotion to an unhurried pace of life that is quintessentially South of France. There are many excursions and activities within easy shooting distance of Le Couvent. Visit not one but two UN World Heritage sites in one day - the walled City of Carcassonne and the Canal Du Midi. While away a day visiting extraordinary places redolent with Cathar history, such as the castles of Quéribus, Peyrepertuse and Montségur. Shop in the markets of the Renaissance town of Pézenas, where Molière wrote many of his plays. Sample world-class seafood and shellfish in the fishing villages of Bages, Bouzigues, Mèze and Marseillan and Sète, Rennes-le-Château, the Pont du Gard, the Cistercian abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse, the wine estates, the oyster beds, the towns of Montpellier, Narbonne, Béziers and Nîmes. Or venture further afield to Uzès and Minerve,the list is endless... Getting There Getting to Le Couvent is easy. Close to Béziers and Montpellier, the village of Hérépian is situated just inside the Regional Park of the High Languedoc, between Lamalou-les-Bains and Bédarieux. It is served by airports at Béziers, Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan, each with good international connections. By road, Hérépian is a short distance from the A9 motorway (exit Junction 36 Béziers Ouest, and follow the D909 North, signposted Bédarieux, until you see the signs for Hérépian). For further details and photographs please see the owners' website at: www.couventherepian.com
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