La Mirande invites guests to experience world-class dining, hospitality, and beauty in the heart of historic Provence.
Dating back to Medieval times, Avignon is one of France’s great historic cities. Across hundreds of years, La Mirande has played a huge role in its history. This landmark hotel, located next door to the Popes’ Palace, began life as a Cardinal’s residence in the 14th century. It was then partly destroyed in a 15th century siege, before much of the current façade and interiors were established in the 18th century.
Despite this rich history, guests can expect a thoroughly modern approach to hospitality during a stay at La Mirande. Classically-styled interiors form the backdrop to the hotel’s 26 gorgeous rooms and suites. Each feature views of the world’s largest gothic palace through large antique windows, marble bathrooms, and unique artworks. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, air conditioning, and 24-hour room service keep guests connected to the 21st century, while those arriving with an electric vehicle will even find charging stations.
La Mirande is a destination dining outlet, hosting a Michelin Star restaurant on-site. Located within a historic room where cardinals and popes once dined, Le Restaurant offers four, six, or eight-course tasting menus that explore the strong local flavors of Provence. La Salle à Manger is the hotel’s secondary restaurant, offering light and relaxed a la carte lunch and dinner menus. In the medieval part of La Mirande, hides the treasure of the hotel: the old kitchen of the Pamard family. Equipped with a wood-burning stove dating from the 19th century, the chef prepares a unique menu from the market for up to twelve guests at the large sycamore wood table. La Table Haute, The Chef’s Table guarantees a friendly atmosphere and delcious cuisine. This kitchen is also the setting for the cooking school - Le Marmiton. Local gourmands and hotel residents, young and old, enjoy these fun moments where tricks of the trade and cooking secrets are passed on in a place steeped in history. Bar and afternoon tea service are also provided daily in the warm atmosphere of the Salon Rouge, on the patio, the Cabinet Chinois, or the garden terrace
Avignon offers delights at every turn, but there’s lots of beauty to be found at La Mirande without leaving the grounds. The hotel’s spectacular gardens offer a place of tranquility at the foot of the Pope’s Palace. Relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drink on one of the two leafy terraces, each hemmed by fruit trees, roses, hedges and boxwoods.
