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La Mirande revives the spirit of the XVIIIᵉ century with a costume ball
On October 25, 2025, the Hotel La Mirande in Avignon invites guests to immerse themselves in the Age of Enlightenment with the first edition of its costume ball. Here's all the details.
Florent Pietravalle leaves La Mirande, and then what?
After leading the kitchens at La Mirande in Avignon for ten years, Florent Pietravalle has announced his departure on 1ᵉʳ January 2026. What's next for the chef?
Michele Donvito takes over the kitchen at La Mirande
As of January 2026, young Italian chef Michele Donvito takes over from Florent Pietravalle as head of the 4-toque gourmet restaurant La Mirande in Avignon.
Cristhian Ohnet in 5 pastries
Cristhian Ohnet, head pastry chef at La Mirande in Avignon, has selected five desserts that he believes perfectly represent his world. Discover the creations of this talented young Bolivian, from whom you won't hear the last.
Florent Pietravalle takes up summer residence at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
Parisians take note: for one month, Florent Pietravalle will be in residence at the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia. A unique opportunity to discover the chef's cuisine, without leaving the capital.
Where to stay in Avignon during the Festival? 10 stylish and relaxing hotels
When Avignon is transformed into an open-air theater, it's best to set down your suitcases in a cozy refuge to digest the alexandrines and sip a nightcap after the curtain falls. Here's a selection of ten addresses just a stone's throw from the stage, the palate and the sweetness of Provence.
These chefs grow mushrooms under their restaurants
Florent Pietravalle and Maxime Thomas have their own mushroom beds in the cellars beneath their restaurants. They explain why they made this unusual choice.
The 10 addresses that make Avignon
Its legendary theater festival attracts thousands of devotees every summer, but outside of this period, Avignon miraculously preserves its mystery and beauty. From the Palais des Papes to the famous Pont Bézenet, via the medieval residences of its old town, our 10 addresses for savoring the best of the Cité des Papes over a long weekend.
Florent Pietravalle takes the helm at Louison, Villa La Coste's gourmet restaurant
Since March 6, 2026, Florent Pietravalle has been in charge of the kitchens at Louison, the gourmet restaurant at Villa La Coste, near Aix-en-Provence. In this setting, where contemporary art, nature and wine come together, he creates a cuisine deeply rooted in the terroir of Provence, nourished by the estate's ecosystem.
Summer chefs get out of the kitchen (well, almost)
When top chefs take time off, it's rarely away from the fire. Barbecues on a deserted beach, grilled romaine on the way back from a bike ride, or chickens in toadstools in the shade of a fig tree... the chefs' vacations have the taste of happiness.
Cooking classes: 6 hotels where you can get your hands dirty
Fancy a gourmet break where you can also get behind the stove? Here are six hotels offering cooking classes with top chefs.
"Saveurs et Savoirs": the gastronomic festival returns to Uzès
From Thursday, October 10 to Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Gard will be on gastronomic time. The latest edition of the "Saveurs et Savoirs" festival will bring together top chefs and a host of players from the world of gastronomy.
