La Mirande

La Mirande is a five-star hotel at 4 Place de l'Amirande in Avignon, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It sits directly behind the Palais des Papes, so the papal palace, the Place de l'Horloge and the Rocher des Doms gardens are all a short walk away on pedestrian streets. The railway station at Avignon Centre is roughly a fifteen-minute walk through the old town, and taxis can reach the front door from the station or the TGV stop. The building is a former cardinal's townhouse, and the interior is known for its antique furniture, period fabrics and a restrained, residential atmosphere rather than a conventional hotel lobby feel. Rooms are offered as Double Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, and are individually decorated, with air conditioning and wifi throughout. Rates typically range from about EUR 320 to EUR 750 per night depending on room and season, with the highest prices during the July Festival d'Avignon. A private garden is a defining feature, giving guests a quiet outdoor space inside the walled city. Dining centres on the on-site restaurant and a tea salon, and the hotel is also associated with a cooking school offering classes built around Provençal ingredients. The concierge desk handles reservations for restaurants, tastings and excursions to the Luberon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Pont du Gard. Service is described as personal and attentive, suited to couples, gourmets and travellers wanting a historic setting over modern resort facilities. There is no large spa or pool, so the appeal lies in architecture, gastronomy and location. Because the building is historic, room sizes and layouts vary, and visitors with specific requirements should confirm details when booking.