Spa L’OCCITANE en Provence at Le Couvent des Minimes, France

Found in the enchanting landscape of Provence near the village of Mane, the Spa L’OCCITANE en Provence at Le Couvent des Minimes brings a century‑old convent back to life as a leading luxury wellness retreat. Housed in a carefully restored 17th-century building, it morphs historic serenity with contemporary design, creating an intimate, luminous sanctuary across 2,500 m² of thoughtfully integrated space aligned with the region’s architecture and natural landscape. In 2025, this spa earned top honors at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, being named Best Luxury Destination Spa in France.

Unique in brand and vision, it is the world’s first spa certified by ECOCERT as a “Sustainable Wellbeing Center.” This rigorous accreditation acknowledges the spa’s holistic dedication to reducing environmental impact, upholding social responsibility, and featuring natural, consciously crafted products, anchoring its reputation as a model for sustainable luxury in wellness.

The spa offers guests a comprehensive sensory journey with features including an indoor pool, Nordic outdoor pool, two saunas (one with lavender field views), a hammam, multi‑sensory pool, cyclone showers, salt grotto, ice waterfall, and more. Facilities also include ten treatment cabins—two designed for duos—a yoga studio, 24‑hour gym, relaxation lounges, a herbal tea reception area, and an on‑site L’OCCITANE boutique.

Guests enjoy a tailored wellness experience that transcends traditional spa therapy. Daily yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong and fitness classes, alongside naturopathy consultations, mindfulness sessions and holistic workshops such as aromatherapy and reflexology, support bespoke “Wellness Destinations” programs focused on themes like Reconnection & Regeneration, Longevity & Vitality, and Detox & Fitness.

Ownership and guiding hosts Fabien and Valérie Piacentino, along with a skilled, multilingual team, have crafted an atmosphere of warm Provençal hospitality. They pair L’OCCITANE’s signature energy stone treatments and classic French aromatherapy rituals with personalized detox journeys and wellness coaching, ensuring each guest experiences a regenerative, transformative stay.

Le Couvent offers an immersive journey through nature, heritage, and holistic luxury, now internationally recognized as France’s finest luxury destination spa.