Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Hotel La Mirande Avignon Style: Classic Luxury

Hotel La Mirande Avignon
Style:
Classic Luxury


Built: 1688
Remodeled: 2003
Rooms: 21

Hotel La Mirande Avignon was built on the remains of a medieval cardinal's palace with superb 18th century interiors throughout, antique furniture and old master paintings. Almost all the bedrooms have a romantic view on a quiet cobbled square or the lavish garden with the Popes' Palace stood magnificently in the background. Hotel La Mirande Avignon 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. Until 1990 when it turned into a hotel, it was house to one of the leading families of Avignon. One of them, a major of Avignon in the second half of the 19th century and intimate friend of the emperor Napoleon III. The gourmet restaurant offers a terrace and garden for open air dining in the summer. Open fire places add to the ambiance in the winter. The old period kitchen of the famous cooking school is also the venue of the original guest table where a fixed menu is prepared in front of 12 guests sharing the same table.

Awards
Travel & Leisure Award Winner
Note Bene
"Le Marmiton" is the hotel's cooking school where guest can take culinary classes in the hotel's "Old Kitchen." The classes are held four mornings and one evening and each class is taught by a different world renowned Chef. Each night twelve guest can sit at the "original table" in the "old kitchen" and watch the chef prepare them a fixed menu.
Disabled Access
One room is handicapped accessible
Executive Retreat
Five function rooms with a seating capacity of 20 to 150 people
Fine Dining on Site
French Provincial and International Cuisine is prepared for guests at the hotel's restaurant
Pets Allowed
For an additional fee
Biking, Mountain
Ten minute drive from hotel
Biking, Touring
Ten minute drive from hotel
Horseback Riding
Ten minute drive from hotel
Tennis Courts Nearby
Five minute walk from the hotel
Recommended Rooms
In addition to its regular rooms, the hotel offers a one-bedroom suite and two-bedroom apartment.

Hotel Amenities

- Disabled Access
- Executive Retreat
- Fine Dining on Site
- High Speed Internet
- Pets Allowed

Hotel Address:

* La Mirande
* 4 Place De La Mirande
* Avignon , 84000
* France




Location Summary
This beautiful hotel lies just 6 kms from Avignon Airport. Avignon National Airport offers 3 domestic flights per day to and from Paris, taxi fare approximately Frf 100.00.

Directions to Hotel
Aeroport Marseille-provence 70 Km South Coming From Lyon Aix-en-provence Or The Airport In Marseille Take Toll Way A7 To Avignon Nord Exit. From There Follow The Signs For Avignon Along The River On Your Right And Later The Old City Wall On Your Left Until The Gate Porte De La Ligne. Drive Through The Gate And Immediately Right And Right Again After The Third Stop Sign. To Access The Pedestrian Mall Park Right In Front Of The Metal Bollards Push The Button Of La Mirande To Contact Us. Pull A Ticket And Drive On When The Light Turns Green.