La Mirande
Living museum meets private manor house. Heavy silk curtains, parquet floors, antique furniture, Belle Époque marble bathtubs, and walls dressed in hand-printed 18th-century cotton fabrics. No two rooms look alike. Chamber music concerts happen in the salon. It's theatrical without trying to be.
Book a room facing the Popes' Palace — the view through the old wavy glass at night is extraordinary
Why It Matters
One of the most historically resonant small hotels in France. You're sleeping in a 14th-century cardinal's palace, steps from the Palais des Papes, with a Michelin-starred kitchen underneath your feet and a cooking school in the original 1860s wood-burning kitchen downstairs. The Stein family has kept it independent and obsessively curated since 1990.
La Mirande is a 26-room, 5-star hotel occupying a building whose roots go back to 1309 — first a cardinal's palace during the Avignon papacy, then a noble townhouse, then painstakingly restored by the Stein family in the late 1980s to feel like a grand private 18th-century French home. It sits literally next door to the eastern facade of the Palais des Papes, and the UNESCO World Heritage monument is visible from almost every room and from the garden. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
Nine individually decorated rooms, each named for the historic 18th-century cotton print covering its walls: Mozart, La Rivière Enchantée, Bamboo, Les Acrobats, Pompei, Les Oeillets, L'Indienne, Valmy, Les Buveurs. Authentic dado wood panelling, silk-lined curtains, vintage parquet, antique furniture, and a Belle Époque bathroom with a bathtub encased in Carrara Arabescato marble. Mirror TVs are hidden in over-mantel frames. Views of the Popes' Palace through original period glass.
28 sqm
Large Deluxe Room
Sixteen rooms — the majority of the hotel — also individually named (Le Marquis de Seignelay, Napoleon III, Indienne, Coulanges, Papillons, Samarkand, and others). Same period aesthetic as the Deluxe rooms but noticeably more spacious. Six rooms in the garden pavilion (renovated 2012) are decorated with wide panels of historic block-printed wallpaper rather than fabric, and have neoclassical bathrooms. King or twin beds. Views of the Popes' Palace, garden, or rooftops of old Avignon.
38 sqmSuite (Montgeoffroy)
Named for the Montgeoffroy cotton print — an 18th-century affordable imitation of 'Pompadour silk' with a characteristic shimmering pattern, the original still visible at Château Montgeoffroy. The suite's living room and main bedroom occupy 57 m² with six large antique windows looking directly onto the Popes' Palace. Belle Époque bathroom with Carrara marble bathtub, separate shower, and its own large window with garden and Palace view. A connecting queen double room allows for a two-bedroom configuration.
57 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 3-day Christmas market held in early December (now in its 12th edition), featuring artisan vendors, children's workshops, tastings, and tours. Open to the public in the hotel gardens.
First edition announced for October 25, 2025. A gourmet buffet, music, dancing, and costumed celebration in the hotel's salons — themed around the art of living of previous centuries.
Drawing and painting workshops held in collaboration with 'L'Atelier vagabond' (Valentine Champetier de Ribes). Seasonal; check the hotel's events calendar for dates.
Internationally acclaimed musicians stay at La Mirande and perform intimate chamber music house concerts in the Cardinalice room. The Musique Sacrée et Orgue en Avignon association also uses the space. Programme varies by season.
One of the best-known cooking schools in Provence, running since 1994 in the original 1860s kitchen. Resident chef Thomas Longuesserre and invited guest chefs lead cooking and pastry classes for all levels — from Provençal introductions to advanced gastronomy. Classes end with a meal at the table with wine pairings. Pastry classes for adults and children (aged 7+) also available. Aprons, utensils, and recipe sheets provided.
Occasional collaborative dinners with Provence wine estates (e.g., Château La Nerthe). Multi-course menu with matched wines and hosted by the estate's sommelier. Held at La Table Haute.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Approximately 94 square meters of conference and meeting space. Weddings and private events also catered.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, including in all rooms.
Complimentary baby cots available on request.
A walled garden at the foot of the Popes' Palace, planted with hedges, fruit trees, holm oaks, laurels, roses, and culinary herbs used by the kitchen. Breakfast and Bistrot service take place here in fine weather.
On-site dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Pets accepted in all room categories with a supplement.
Full 24-hour room service available to all guests.
24-hour front desk and concierge, multilingual staff. Can arrange excursions (e.g., Arles, Nîmes, Pont du Gard) and restaurant bookings around town.
On-site boutique and online shop. Gift vouchers also available.
Valet parking available on-site. Important given the extremely narrow medieval streets of the intramuros. Available at a surcharge.
Tesla and universal battery charger available on-site.
Round-trip airport shuttle available at a surcharge. Available 24 hours.
La Mirande does not have a swimming pool.
La Mirande does not have a fitness center or gym.
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