(Re) discover the Grand Avignon Opera
The pride of the city, this architectural gem of the early 19th century is one of the best performances of lyrical art, but not only (ballet, pop concerts, etc.). After four years of renovation ակից after a huge construction site, the opera has regained all its splendor with more comfort, with 845 seats, new armchairs, velvet (artists and audiences acquire acoustic quality), a monumental chandelier that captures all eyes. 600 Limoges porcelain pendant comes to design the work of artist Sylvie Marshall.
Opera Grand Avignon, Place de l’Horloge, 84000 Avignon. Such. 04 90 14 26 40:
Dinner at La Table Haute de La Mirande
If the stellar establishment has long hosted rituals for Tuesday and Wednesday dinners around this table, now it is chef Patrice Blaine who shares his responsible vision of the kitchen. First we have an aperitif with him, and the main sommelier in the basement of the house. After the first tasting of natural wines, we return to the old cuisine, which is located in the Middle Ages, around the island XXL, which stands on the stove of 1860, we sit with other guests who also came to share. spontaneous evening with this cook who is in favor of a short circuit. Another experience is the cooking lessons organized by the guest chefs during the day. Menu of 3 dishes և wine included (vegetarian on Tuesday), € 120.
La Mirande, 4 place de l’Amirande, 84000 Avignon. Such. 04 90 14 20 20:
Stay in style at Hôtel de Cambis
This is probably the boutique hotel that the city of the Popes lacked. The hotel, located in front of the Chapel of the Jesuit College, has just opened 41 of the most daring rooms on the walls. Graphic lines, color palette strong: Decorator Julie Gautron breaks away from classic codes to pay homage to the ubiquitous light of Provence. And to respond to the wine, the wood as a cap, powder pink, yellow ախ terracotta shades; Everywhere the majesty of the ceiling, the elaborate façade, the untouched master staircase are reminiscent of the glorious past of the former papal capital. No restaurant or spa, but great breakfast և wine bar featuring the best local names. Starting from € 108 per night.
We love The basement, which will be available to save time, has bought its bottles according to domain visits.
Hotel de Cambis, 89 rue Joseph Vernet, 84000 Avignon: Such. 04 90 14 62 73:
Aim for the expo event, Amazon By Sebastiao Salgado
After creating the event at the Paris Philharmonic in 2021, the exhibition moved to Avignon for several months. With 200 shots, travel photographer Sebastiao Salgado continues his work with Genesis, testifying to the incredible biodiversity of the most remote regions, in this case the Brazilian Amazon. The peoples who live in the heart of the forest, in the mountains, on the banks of the river, become the subject of astonishing images here, offering the visitor a completely immersive experience thanks to the soundtrack imagined by Jean-Michel Jarre.
Amazon In the Palace of the Popes. Every day from June 27 to November 30, 2022. Admission from 5 euros.
“Vintage” lunch at Nine
Manon, nicknamed Nain, who has been involved in his uncle’s aprons since he was a child, is so obsessed with cooking that his first arrest could not prevent him from occupying this small place in the historic center and working there. family recipes. Comfortable dishes, pots, very generous dishes, which he constantly serves from noon to 6 pm, in the atmosphere. Amelie Poole. On the formica tables, assembled from the mall’s mother-in-law, with canteen cups and rather inappropriate plates. In total, about twenty locales share this pocket table, which looks like a retro cupboard of curiosity. Calculate 20 euros for a meal or a drink.
Chez Nine, 5 rue des Fourbisseurs, 84,000 Avignon. Such. 04 90 85 59 48:
Source: Le Figaro
