La Mirande, originally a cardinal's palace dating from the time of the popes in Avignon, was transformed in the 17th century into an "hotel particulier" by the addition of a facade designed by the architect Mignard. At remains today one of the most perfect examples of the period. Located in a tranquil cobbled square at the foot of the Popes' Palace, protected from the noise and bustle of the town, the hotel offers you the comfortable elegance of its 18th century interiors, a secluded garden, terraces and the quality of life in former times.

La Mirande, so named since its transformation into a hotel, after the square on which it is located, and in memory of the festivities hall, its walls covered in golden Cordovan leather, built by the representatives of the Pope to receive the notables of the city and visiting high dignitaries.

Once the Hotel Pomard, from the name of an illustrious family of doctors, one of whom was a famous mayor of the city, owners and occupants for two hundred years.
Before that, the Hotel de Vervins, the name of the person who had ordered the noble facade, designed by Pierre Mignard and built in 1688.
At the time of popes, it was the cardinal's palace of Arnaud de Pellegrue, nephew of Pope Clement V.
La Mirande carries the traces of all the chapters of its history. Its recent restoration favored and completed the 18th century elements, bringing back the splendor of an aristocratic residence of that era.

   

A large majority of the rooms have a romantic view onto the historic Popes' Palace.

All the modern comforts - minibar, safe, dimmer lights and air-conditioning - have all been perfectly blended into the decor of the room.

The hotel and it's garden are situated well away from the bustle of the town.

The hotels offers :
18 rooms of which 15 look onto the Palace
1 suite
Private garden
Red lounge, bar, Chinese salon, garden Room and tea salon
Full air-conditioning throughout the hotel.

   
 

With the arrival of Daniel Hebet, young chef, talented and ardent, the success of the restaurant has established the reputation of the Mirande, which offers in its hotel (and what a hotel !) a light, fresh, inventive cuisine, Provencal and at the same time international.
On the wine side, La Mirande has one of the best wine cellars in the region.
Set in a string of lounges, the main dining room of the restaurant is what remains of the cardinal's palace, with a remarkable double coffered ceiling, and a fireplace for winter evenings. On nice days the restaurant moves to the terrace and garden at the foot of the Pope's Palace.
It is in the unique, former kitchens of the 19th century private mansion, restored for this purpose, that the greatest chefs in the region have organized "Le Marmiton" (the kitchen boy). In this kitchen, their offer practical courses to anyone who wishes to initiate themselves in the culinary arts of perfect their culinary know-how.