Couvent d’Hérépian, Hérépian, France
Step through the doors of Le Couvent d'Hérépian and you'll find a bijou bolt-hole you can make your own in the leafy surroundings of the High Languedoc.
The sympathetic restoration of this 17th-century convent has resulted in a rural retreat characterised by cool, calm chic.
The building was stumbled upon first; the concept followed. The aim was to open a small, sophisticated hotel, where guests could delight in the discovery of this little-known part of south-west France.
The sleepy village of Hérépian is where you'll find Le Couvent, hidden in a landscape of such variety that one could easily while away a week here. The mountains, river valleys and Canal du Midi are the backdrop for active pursuits, and Blue Flag Mediterranean beaches are a 30-minute drive away.
Then there's the wine; this is the biggest vineyard in the world. Until recently it was the producer of the people's plonk, but today it offers enviable vintages.
The sympathetic restoration of this 17th-century convent has resulted in a rural retreat characterised by cool, calm chic.
The building was stumbled upon first; the concept followed. The aim was to open a small, sophisticated hotel, where guests could delight in the discovery of this little-known part of south-west France.
The sleepy village of Hérépian is where you'll find Le Couvent, hidden in a landscape of such variety that one could easily while away a week here. The mountains, river valleys and Canal du Midi are the backdrop for active pursuits, and Blue Flag Mediterranean beaches are a 30-minute drive away.
Then there's the wine; this is the biggest vineyard in the world. Until recently it was the producer of the people's plonk, but today it offers enviable vintages.
