Le Couvent d'Herepian - Languedoc, France

About this Chic Retreat

Le Couvent d'Hérépian is a beautifully restored 17th-century convent in the quaint village of Hérépian, Languedoc. The historic vaulted ceilings and many other original features remain intact, and the Garrigae Resort's design team have skillfully blended contemporary and classic French design, while also hinting at the convent's ecclesiastical past in this luxurious, relaxing retreat,

Accommodation

Of the 13 suites, 7 of them are south-facing and 4 of those have a terrace with far reaching views across Hérépian. Many of the suites have separate bedroom and relaxation areas and a small kitchen. Le Couvent d'Hérépian's stunning rooms were designed by the Garrigae team and the Dabadabada designers in a wonderful design scheme combining traditional styles and modern luxury. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV & DVD, pre-loaded iPod & docking station and WIFI.

Activities

The small, but perfectly formed spa uses the best organic ingredients sourced from the surrounding area. The soothing smell of the essential oils of lavender, chamomile and rose drift enticingly through the grounds and the hotel. There is an indoor relaxation pool, cooled in summer and heated in winter, where guests can relax before one of the luxury spa treatments. With 15 mineral springs, the thermal spa town of Lamalou-les-Bains is a short walk from Le Couvent and the town also has a golf course for more active guests. There are many exciting activities available in the Orb valley and Regional Park of the High Languedoc, from horse-riding and mountain biking to whitewater rafting and fishing, and with the Mediterranean close by, watersports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice. There are 2 UN World Heritage sites in the area: the walled City of Carcassonne and the Canal Du Midi, and many interesting fishing villages and market towns to visit.

Dining

Le Couvent d'Hérépian may not have a restaurant, but guests can order 'table d'hotes' meals which are prepared by local delicatessent Michel Aninat and are made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes fish cooked in Cognac, chicken with morilles mushrooms, and Guinea-fowl, and the local pâtissier's mouthwatering fruit pies are a great finish to a tasty meal. For those wanting to dine out, there is an excellent local restaurant, L'Ocre Rouge, just 50 metres from Le Couvent.

There is a lovely conservatory overlooking the gardens, where relaxed guests drink coffee and gaze at the scenery. Alternatively, retreat from the Mediterranean heat in the cave bar with its vaulted ceilings or relax in the warm lighting of the Salon and peruse the interesting selection of books in the library. Le Couvent has a well-chosen wine list which serves as a fantastic introduction to the region's wines.

Rates

Rates at Le Couvent d'Herepian are per room per night. A city tax of EUR 0.34 applies per person per night. Breakfast is EUR 15 per person, dinner is EUR 25 (excl. drinks) and for 3-7 year-olds, breakfast is EUR 7 and the kids menu is EUR 10. An extra bed is charged at EUR 30 per bed.

Rates (EUR)

Room

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Dec 2010

Jan 2011

Feb 2011

Mar 2011

Apr 2011

May 2011

Jun 2011

Jul 2011

Aug 2011

Sep 2011

Oct 2011

Nov 2011

Dec 2011

Cat:

Village View

Room:

Suite

Jan:

120

Feb:

120

Mar:

120

Apr:

150

May:

150

Jun:

150

Jul:

180

Aug:

180

Sep:

150

Oct:

120-150

Nov:

120

Dec:

120

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Room:

Deluxe Suite

Jan:

160

Feb:

160

Mar:

160

Apr:

195

May:

195

Jun:

195

Jul:

225

Aug:

225

Sep:

195

Oct:

160-195

Nov:

160

Dec:

160

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Cat:

Garden View

Room:

Suite

Jan:

145

Feb:

145

Mar:

145

Apr:

175

May:

175

Jun:

175

Jul:

200

Aug:

200

Sep:

175

Oct:

145-175

Nov:

145

Dec:

145

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Room:

Deluxe Suite

Jan:

185

Feb:

185

Mar:

185

Apr:

215

May:

215

Jun:

215

Jul:

245

Aug:

245

Sep:

215

Oct:

185-215

Nov:

185

Dec:

185

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Room:

Suite with Terrace

Jan:

165

Feb:

165

Mar:

165

Apr:

195

May:

195

Jun:

195

Jul:

220

Aug:

220

Sep:

195

Oct:

165-195

Nov:

165

Dec:

165

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Room:

Prestige Suite with Terrace

Jan:

265

Feb:

265

Mar:

265

Apr:

320

May:

320

Jun:

320

Jul:

370

Aug:

370

Sep:

320

Oct:

265-320

Nov:

265

Dec:

265

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Room:

Deluxe Suite with Terrace

Jan:

205

Feb:

205

Mar:

205

Apr:

235

May:

235

Jun:

235

Jul:

265

Aug:

265

Sep:

235

Oct:

205-235

Nov:

205

Dec:

205

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Room:

Garden Suite

Jan:

185

Feb:

185

Mar:

185

Apr:

215

May:

215

Jun:

215

Jul:

245

Aug:

245

Sep:

215

Oct:

185-215

Nov:

185

Dec:

185

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* Rates in EUR

Additional information

Neareast Airport: Montpellier.
Distance from Airport: 45 minutes..

Special offers

3 for 2
Offer valid for 15 Apr 2010 - 2 Jan 2011
Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 for arrivals from Sunday to Wednesday until 30th June 2010, and for arrivals from Sunday to Tuesday from 1st September to 2nd January 2010 (subject to availability).
3 for 2
Offer valid for 19 Jul 2010 - 4 Sep 2010
Enjoy 3 nights for the price of 2 at Le Couvent d'Herepian.

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13 Rooms

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Facilites:

bar, swimming pool, spa treatment room, WiFi/Internet, weddings

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A pot of Garrigae confiture

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