La Mirande is a five-star hotel at 4 Place de l'Amirande, directly below the walls of the Palais des Papes, in a historic townhouse with a quiet garden. It is small, with about two dozen rooms and suites in the Deluxe, Grand Deluxe and Suite categories, and it is known for its food: a gourmet restaurant, Le Bistrot Pamard, a bar and tea room and a cooking school with regular classes. The setting is the main asset, because the palace, the Place de l'Horloge and the old town lanes are all within a few minutes on foot. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a lift are available, and pets are welcome. It is the choice for a special occasion or a romantic stay.
Location and getting around
You are in the heart of the old town, beside the palace, and almost everything is walkable. The Pont d'Avignon is a few minutes away, the Rocher des Doms park is behind the cathedral and the main shopping streets and the Place de l'Horloge are close. The railway station is about fifteen minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. Streets near the palace are pedestrian or restricted for cars, so ask the hotel about arrival by car and about paid parking nearby before you travel.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are individually decorated in an eighteenth-century-inspired style and range from the Deluxe to the Grand Deluxe and suites, with the larger categories worth the supplement if you plan to spend time in the room. The garden and terrace are pleasant in mild weather, and the tea room and bar make good winter retreats.
Food is a draw in its own right, from the gourmet restaurant to the more relaxed bistro, and the cooking school offers classes that suit couples and friends. Breakfast is served on site and is usually charged separately, so compare rates with and without it.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who want a refined stay beside the palace. It is less suited to families who want a pool or a lively atmosphere. In November the hotel is open, rates are lower than in the summer season, and the old town is quiet and atmospheric. The hotel generally takes a short break in the depths of winter, so check the dates if you travel in January or February. Ask about quiet rooms away from the square and about packages that include dinner or a cooking class.
Why stay here
- ✓Foot of the Palais des Papes
- ✓Gourmet restaurant
- ✓Bistro and bar
- ✓Cooking school
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Tea room
- ✓Air conditioning and Wi-Fi
- ✓Lift and pets welcome
Good questions
How close is La Mirande to the Palais des Papes?+
It stands at the foot of the palace, at 4 Place de l'Amirande, so the entrance is a couple of minutes on foot. The Pont d'Avignon and the old town lanes are also close.
Does La Mirande close in winter?+
It is open in November and December. It generally takes a short winter break in January or February, so check the dates for those weeks.
Is there a restaurant and cooking school?+
Yes. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a bistro and a cooking school that runs regular classes. Book dining and classes ahead in busy periods.
