“An immaculately decorated and furnished former Cardinal's mansion in the city center. The suites will transport you back to another time with parquet floors, bold wallpapers, and sumptuous beds. Sit out in the sculpture filled courtyard enjoying the Michelin-starred cuisine. Chic and sophisticated.”
“An immaculately decorated and furnished former Cardinal's mansion in the city center. The suites will transport you back to another time with parquet floors, bold wallpapers, and sumptuous beds. Sit out in the sculpture filled courtyard enjoying the Michelin-starred cuisine. Chic and sophisticated.”
Hotel Review
From the late 17th-century honey-coloured façade to the glassed-in courtyard, dotted with plants and sculptures, nothing about this gorgeous hotel, built on a 14th-century cardinal’s palace, disappoints. Reception rooms and bedrooms, done out impeccably in brocade, chintz or toile de Jouy, are all sumptuous and romantic, and chef Florent Pietravalle draws gourmets from far and wide.
Written by Leonie Glass
Recommended For
- Historic
- The 14th-century building was originally a cardinal's residence and the original grandeur still very much remains
- Foodies
- The gourmet restaurant offers a five-course tasting menu which uses regional and seasonal produce
- Families
- With painting and art classes arranged for children, this is a surprisingly family friendly stay
- Local exploring
- Couldn't be better placed, right by Palais des Papes and 200 yards from the banks of the Rhone
- Close to nightlife
- The Avignon Jazz Festival in August that takes place outdoors with a wonderful backdrop of the Palais des Papes
- Local markets
- Tuesday to Sunday from 6 a.m. onwards, you must visit the covered market, les Halles to buy fresh local produce
- Cooking classes
- The hotel's chefs have organised a cookery school to teach guests all their favourite receipes
- Learning
- Visit the neaarby Musée du Petit Palais, now a museum of art
- Sights nearby
- Situated opposite the Papal Palace
- Opulent
- Conference facilities
- Gourmet
- Family Suites
- Good wine list
- Romantic
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Townhouse
- Restaurant
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Chic
- Antiques
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Views
- Disabled access
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Safe
- Business Centre
- Outdoor dining
- Towelling robes
- Parking
- Shops
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Car not required
- Fireplace
- Airport transfer
- Walking distance restaurants
- Wifi
- Internet
- Meeting Room
- Cots available
- Sit-out Terrace
- Good wine list
- Sitting Room
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Views
- Room service
- 24 Hour room service
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Four poster beds
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Close to nightlife
- The Avignon Jazz Festival in August that takes place outdoors with a wonderful backdrop of the Palais des Papes
- Local markets
- Tuesday to Sunday from 6 a.m. onwards, you must visit the covered market, les Halles to buy fresh local produce
- Cooking classes
- The hotel's chefs have organised a cookery school to teach guests all their favourite receipes
- Learning
- Visit the neaarby Musée du Petit Palais, now a museum of art
- Sights nearby
- Situated opposite the Papal Palace
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La Mirande
This doyenne of Avignon hotels remains the grandest and most tranquil haven in the heart of one of France's most delightful cities. La Mirande is an address to impress, with service (and prices) to match.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
