Our Journal

Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

With what feels like 500 million body washes out there, picking one can seem like an impossible task. That’s when top beauty magazine Allure comes in handy. The prestigious magazine has just releas...

The Art of Soaping

The people of southern France have practiced “soaping” for centuries – it literally means washing with soap. This everyday, seemingly mundane task might be overlooked by most, but our Beautisan Béa...

Our Journal Co-Founder Frédéric Fekkai Explains Bastide

"By definition, a bastide is a traditional manor house with terracotta-colored stone walls found in the country side of Provence. For me, a bastide is paradise.  Our family bastide, named Domaine C...

Bastide’s Commitment To Naturality

There is a lot of content these days on "all natural" or "clean beauty."  We want to open up and share with you about what we have in mind when we talk about natural beauty.  It is an ever evolving...

Five Things You May Not Know About Bastide

  At Bastide, we create all of our products in accordance with our Blacklist – a list of over 30 ingredients that we would never use in our products. You’ll never find ingredients such as sulfates...

A French Love Affair: Bastide x Sézane

Last week, we gathered at l’Appartement Sézane in New York to uncover the truths and myths of French beauty. Bastide co-founder Shirin von Wulffen moderated the panel featuring our very own Frédéri...

Rose Olivier - A Love Story

With every great product comes a compelling story of how it came to be... Picture the majestic olive tree, known for its virility and nobleness, standing tall and confident in boundless land. Acros...

#LaVieBastide - Panacotta with almond milk and basil with Jules & Green

Based in the lush and gifted terroir of Aix-en-Provence, food & wellness blogger Jules & Green is carving her own path in French cuisine with a healthy approach - making delicious vege...

Shirin's Picks: Tips for Fighting Jetlag

When you are traveling, you often get overwhelmed by the travel itself and the jetlag that comes with it. We all have our little tips and tricks to feel our best even when traveling. Shirin, our c...

#LaVieBastide - Ratatouille Dressed in Zucchini, in the kitchen with Jules & Green

Based in the lush and gifted terroir of Aix-en-Provence, food & wellness blogger Jules & Green is carving her own path in French cuisine with a healthy approach - making delicious vegetari...

What To Pack: Bastide Essentials For Your Provence Adventure

Utterly picturesque and steeped in rich history and a vibrant culture, Provence is a destination sure to top any traveler’s bucket list. Ahead, we’ve shined a spotlight on our favorite spots within...

Father's Day Reflection - by Frédéric Fekkai

In the spirit of Father’s day our founder Frederic Fekkai shares his thoughts on fatherhood.    “Being a good father is being honest with your children and admitting your weaknesses. Don’t be afra...