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Hotel 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. Hotel La Mirande carries the traces of all the
chapters of its history. Its recent restoration favoured and
completed the 18th century elements, bringing back the splendour
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 have all been perfectly blended into the
decor of the room. Hotel La Mirande and its garden are situated
well away from the bustle of the town. |
