In the old Nice, nestled in the North-Italian part of Provence, lies a convent with a luxurious garden. Once past the porch, visitors follow the Provençal stone path until they find themselves in the heart of this secular place steeped in history. The convent was built by the Clarisses in 1604. While the nun’s habit has now become the hotelier’s uniform, the building maintains its core vocation: to offer a calm and tranquil haven, but also a place to stay and exchange. Four centuries later, in a project that lasted ten years, the three buildings of this sanctuary have been lovingly restored, stone by stone, piece by piece, under the keen eye of Perseus founder Valéry Grégo with architecture that stands the test of time. At the Hôtel du Couvent, time is passed by reading in the shade of a fig tree, indulging in a few lengths of the lap pool or chatting with the next table at the Guinguette café. You can take time to meditate at the Movement Studio, seek advice at the herbalist shop or enjoy a thermal treatment at the Roman baths, before stepping out into the hustle and bustle of the center of Nice.