Mont-de-Marsan, France
Villa Mirasol
Belle Époque riverside mansion
Belle Époque riverside mansion
This 1912 mansion now runs as an intimate seven-room hotel, surrounded by shaded botanical paths and quiet waterside terraces.
What it’s good at
Notable
Public salons display bronze sculptures on loan from Mont-de-Marsan's Musée Despiau-Wlérick.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Villa Mirasol is housed in a Belle Époque mansion surrounded by French- and English-style gardens that date back to the early 19th century.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The grounds sit where the Midou and Douze rivers meet, steps from the neoclassical Rotonde de la Vignotte.
The rooms
The seven rooms have high ceilings and custom local furniture, with windows looking straight out across the river confluence.
Restaurant
Table Mirasol
Michelin-starred Table Mirasol serves Southwest French cooking shaped by Latin American travels across two adjoining salons.
At the table
A curved fluted counter sits under arched brick windows at the bar, which pours regional beers and aperitifs.
How it began
The house went up in 1912 after a sawmill fire, drawing its electricity directly from the family's neighboring flour mill.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.