TEXTILE DIARIES- Meet The Historic La Mirande Hotel in Avignon
A Tapestry of French Heritage- Let Me Tell You About The Textile Legacy of La Mirande Hotel in Avignon Last week we visited Paris then took a train and car to the Provence region of France. As we drove into the walled-in city of Avignon, we were awe struck by the beautiful towering stone surrounding, and the narrow cobblestone streets. We naively set upon an elaborate driving course into the city but soon realized it is more suited for walking. We arrived at the historic La Mirande Hotel only after the generous assistance from the hotel’s concierge who navigated us through the convoluted streets to the door’s entrance. What a historic treasure! I had already read about the masterful textiles and preservation conducted in 1987 so we were anticipating a stunning palace, and we were not disappointed. The hotel is set just a stone’s throw across the street from the Palais des Papes , and they feel united. Later, I learned this Baroque mansion was originally built during the 14th ...
