La Mirande is a romantic 5-star hotel that transports you to another era. This historic residence is located at the foot of the famous Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. The hotel has received numerous awards, notably from the Michelin Guide: 2 Keys for the accommodation and 2 Stars for the gastronomic restaurant: one red and one green for sustainable gastronomy.

We advise you to book your stay at Le Mirande via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a postcard if you go, we'd love it.

From the Romans to the Papacy, from pre-Revolutionary France to the present day, La Mirande is a landmark in the city, closely linked to the history of Avignon. Here's an old map from 1618 to discover the location (the letter A on the map) of the building at the time.

Originally the residence (la Livrée) of a Cardinal, the hotel was named after the famous room in the Palais des Papes, La Mirande, set up in the 14th century by the Popes' representatives to receive high dignitaries visiting the city. This was the room for parties and banquets, lit by eight windows, with walls upholstered in gilded leather.

When you enter the hotel, you'll discover an authentic decor. Nearly 2 centuries of quintessential French art await your every step.

All 26 rooms and suites are sublimely inspired by the enchanting 18th century. Each one is adorned with French printed fabrics, a veritable invitation to travel: La Rivière enchantée, La Roseraie, Le Grand Corail, Le Bambou, La Corne d'abondance, Le Perroquet and Le Singe savant. So many exotic names for these choice hangings. It's hard not to fall under their spell.

La Mirande offers an extraordinarily romantic atmosphere. Most rooms offer an exceptional view of the Palais des Papes. We also love the Belle Époque-style bathrooms, with Carrara Arabescato marble sunken bathtubs, Edwardian-style faucets and block-printed wallpaper.

Early in the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the privacy of your room, in the Salon Louis XV or, weather permitting, in the garden at the foot of the Palais. Breakfast is served as a full buffet using local and organic produce, or à la carte.

In the subdued atmosphere of the Salle Cardinalice, the Michelin-starred restaurant opens its doors to you. Chef Florent Pietravalle creates a 4-, 6- or 8-course tasting menu, exploring the authentic flavors of Provence.

Three other culinary alternatives await you. First, discover the à la carte bistro "La Salle à Manger" in the Salon Louis XV or on the terrace. Next, we recommend "La Table Haute" in the former kitchen, where the Chef prepares the meal in front of the guests on a 19th-century wood-burning stove. Finally, don't miss "Le Mirage", a medieval-style tavern open only during the Avignon Festival.

In fine weather, the garden is a place of tranquility and contemplation. Gardener Marc Leonetti cultivates hedges, boxwoods, fruit trees, holm oaks, roses, laurels and aromatic herbs.

La Mirande is located in the heart of Avignon, Provence, at South of France. During the Middle Ages, the city-fortress was one of the most influential in the Western world. Today, the Palais des Papes is the largest Gothic palace in the world and one of the most visited monuments in France. Don't miss its main courtyard, which is transformed into a stage during the summer Avignon Festival.