La Mirande

La Mirande has a prime position sitting opposite the former popes’ palace, the Palais des Papes in the heart of Avignon.

The smart rooms have an English country-house style and all but three have fine views of the Papal Palace. If you’re in town for a night or so, go for the Deluxe room, but if you are staying longer, then you’ll want the extra space the Grand Deluxe rooms afford. Whichever room, expect an uncluttered, period feel throughout, with smart tapestries on the walls, sisal matting on polished wood floors and beautifully upholstered armchairs.

In the morning, breakfast is served either in the garden or in a pretty room overlooking it with a fine selection of American and continental dishes. During the day, you can order light snacks, such as club sandwiches, chicken salads and charcuterie platters, in the drawing room bar or on the patio and have afternoon tea with extremely tempting cakes and biscuits on display on the terrace. Dinner at La Miranda is the main attraction where foodies and gourmands can feast on the organic, a la carte menu or the 7-course tasting menu of Provencal highlights, which include foie gras, roast pigeon, magnificent cheeses and chocolate served with Camargue sea salt and caramel ice cream. If you can tear your eyes away from the edible masterpieces, make sure to look at the impressive original ceiling and hanging wall tapestries.

Explore Avignon as it should be explored- by foot. Walk out of the hotel, turn right and follow the pedestrian walkways to see the historic capital in all its glory. Visit the Palais des Papes, the Avignon Cathedral and the lush gardens of the Rocher des Doms- all within a five minute walk from the hotel. When your feet get tired, return to La Mirande, grab a good book and sink into the cosy armchairs by the fire in the Salon Rouge living room.