La Mirande, a boutique hotel in the heart of the old town in Avignon, is not only one of the most gorgeous hotels in Provence but also home to a wonderful cooking school. The original 19th century kitchen has been restored to working order and it is here that local chefs come to share their skill and passion for Provencal cookery.
If a trip to Avignon is in your calendar then a morning or afternoon spent in this beautiful kitchen is something a little off the tourist track....Have a browse here to view the programme for the remainder of this year....
Sounds like a good idea...don't you think? xv
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It certainly DOES sound like a good idea! I checked out the cooking school and it looks amazing! I am sold on the tous au marche class for sure...it sounds great. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful weekend, Tammy
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ReplyDeleteI think that this is a superb thought and I would be there in a heartbeat but have just returned from a trip to Ireland. Wishing you a Bon Weekend
Helen xx
Perfection! Thank you! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great idea Vicki and one that we have on our 'to do' list and, La Mirande sounds like a great place to do it ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Avignon! The chapter in your book gave me goose bumps the first time I read it and so did the photos because I had just made plans to travel there by train from Paris! I was not disappointed! I plan to go again in 2012 . Also hotel d' Europe is beautiful and a beautiful courtyard! Thank you for sharing your love of of all things French and the lLa Mirande!
ReplyDeleteI can highly recommend a few hours sipping tea and eating local treats in the wonderful inner courtyard space after trooping over the rough stone of the papal palace for hours! It's a true hidden treasure.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a brilliant idea! I've always wanted to take some cooking classes in France. This looks like a wonderful spot.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful! What a perfect thing to do while visiting Provence...
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki, I would love to take a class or 10 at La Mirande--I love to cook; I even cook Jones' food. Poor guy. Have a wonderful week-end. Mary
ReplyDeleteYes, great idea! It would get me out of my rut of cooking and eating nothing but tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes lately...when they're in season, I indulge!
ReplyDelete(check out the bizarre tomato I picked in my garden - photos on my blog!)
Such a Fabulous Place + Happy Weekend on this Friday from S. CA. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if that is a piece of fabric or a print that accompanies today's post - but whatever it is, it's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, oh my, the memories I have of La Mirande.
ReplyDeleteIt was there that we spent the last Christmas with our father before he died. To me that former Palais du Pape is a little slice of Paradise.
Cheers, Alcira
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What a fabulous idea would love to do a cooking course there. Stunning hotel I would love to stay
ReplyDeletethere, I was in Avignon last July and loved it The burberry coat on the bed looks so elegant.
La Mirande is on the bucket list. I love the man on the swing.
Happy weekend to you vicki.
I just looked, I am dying to go!!!! The Hubby would love it too. Thanks for sharing!
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A great idea and good to know of one in the South! We did a couple of cooking classes in Paris a couple of years ago and it was quite fun. Bon weekend!
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It is a wonderful idea, Vicki! Thank you for the link. Have a nice and relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteC'est l'endroit que je préfère en Provence.
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Manon
Sounds magnificent, Vicki, and I love the illustration. Have a gorgeous weekend.
ReplyDeleteJean-Paul Altamayer is the Chef at La Mirande. He is a performer extrodinaire and a lovely man. You will NEVER forget a cooking class with him. Highly recommended
ReplyDeleteOch,I love this kitchen;)
ReplyDeleteI took a peek at that hotel. What pure and unquestionable loveliness. I couldn't help but go from screen to screen to see more. I'm even book marking it for future possibilities. Wow.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a brilliant idea indeed!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an incredible idea! I am a kitchen fanactic and would love love love to see this gorgeous one! You have planted the seed dear Vicki!
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You must try the yoga retreats at a farm nearby - divine!
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ReplyDeletePicking myself up after a big swoon.
THAT place is MARVELLOUS!!
Linda@Lime in the coconut
I LOVE Avignon!!!!! I so wish I was there again..cannot wait to go back, charm galore.
ReplyDeleteI love this place and their cooking class . Next week , I go to a cooking class in la Petite maison in Cucuron
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