Placed above the Roman ramparts of the old city, this converted 17th-century convent offers spacious, well-kept rooms overlooking a geometric, French-style garden. The restaurant, adorned with plush green carpets, floral-patterned curtains, and cane-backed Louis XV-style chairs, is worth a trip in itself, especially for the escargots with dried tomatoes and garlic confit. Some guest rooms have fine views of the surrounding Morvan hills, and breakfast is served in the historic chapel area. Pros: historical setting; fine views. Cons: spartan furnishings; restaurant is starting to slip a bit.
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