Hôtel du Couvent
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Hidden behind the high walls of Old Town Nice, Hôtel du Couvent unfolds like a living fragment of history—a 17th-century convent meticulously reimagined over a decade and €100 million, led by hotelier Valéry Grégo and architect Louis‑Antoine Grégo. Rather than restoration, this is an act of reinterpretation: the original limestone corridors, frescoed cell doors, and silent gardens now converge seamlessly with serene Roman-style baths, a movement studio, and terraced green spaces stretching across 7,500 m². Arrival itself is a staged moment—you step off napoléon-era streets into quiet, and a discreet golf cart carries you through a thick veil of past and present.
The 88 rooms and suites range from compact “monastic cells” to expansive, apartment-style retreats—all articulated with restraint and historical resonance. Interiors nod to ecclesiastical minimalism, featuring natural linens, antique furnishings, tactful lighting, and subtle period details that whisper rather than declare. Culinary experiences are rooted in provenance and ritual: morning pastries from the in‑house bakery, dishes that reimagine local produce with elegant simplicity at Le Restaurant du Couvent, and casual terrace fare at La Guinguette—each meal feels both generational and grounded.
