| Description | La Mirande is housed in a striking 14th century building, formerly a cardinal's palace, and situated in the centre of Avignon 10 metres from the Palace of the Popes. The hotel's 20 air conditioned guestrooms have traditional decor with wood panelling, high ceilings, and features such as wall tapestries or chintz panels. All guestrooms feature satellite television, wireless Internet, minibars, safes, direct dial phones, complimentary newspapers and sewing kits, and guests receive complimentary mineral water and fresh fruit on arrival. Marble bathrooms are complete with toiletries, telephones, bathrobes, slippers and hair dryers.
Guests can sign up for cookery classes in the 19th century kitchen or browse for souvenirs in the on site shops. The Restaurant La Mirande serves gourmet French and Mediterranean dishes in a softly lit dining room with a Renaissance ceiling and 17th century tapestry. Guests can also dine al fresco on the terrace enjoying views of the Popes' Palace. The Table d'hote Restaurant offers traditional French food made with fresh local produce cooked over a wood fired stove. The bar offers a selection of light meals, sandwiches and drinks. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can exchange currency and store valuables in a safe deposit box, and valet parking costs 22 EUR per night. Business services include meeting rooms, banquet facilities, wireless Internet and a computer rental service. Guests can visit the Palace of the Popes 10 metres away, take a stroll to the 12th century Pont St Benezet 800 metres away, or enjoy the Luberon Natural Park 30 kilometres away. Marseille Provence Airport is 100 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 50 minutes. |
