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Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

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...

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5 Daily Habits to Follow for Nourished, Healthy Skin

5 Daily Habits to Follow for Nourished, Healthy Skin

When it comes to obtaining ultimate skin health, there isn’t just one all-encompassing secret. It takes a holistic approach - AKA adding a few uncomplicated habits to your everyday routine. Here, ...

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5 Beauty Secrets French Women Swear By

5 Beauty Secrets French Women Swear By

It’s easy to be envious of French women. It seems they can roll out of bed, throw on anything, and look perfectly poised and polished — without effort. So what exactly is behind their “je ne sais q...

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Olivier, our global CEO

Up-close and Personal With Our Global CEO, Olivier Moingeon

A native of Aix-en-Provence, Olivier Moingeon has called New York home for almost two decades. He pivoted from a successful and well-paved career in classic French luxury houses to join a new adven...

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woman in lavender field

#LaVieBastide with Charlotte Faillard, alias “French Ballerina”

 For over a century, the Faillard family has shared and transmitted their love for Aix-en-Provence from one generation to the next. Charlotte Faillard is passionate: she has a deep love for her ci...

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Bastide Miel de Lavande Hand wash

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...

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Best markets Aix-en-Provence

Discover the heart of Aix’s most beautiful markets

During the heat of summer in Aix-en-Provence, there is no shortage of adventures and escapades to embark on. Whether you’re traveling with family or a lover, there’s nothing like getting lost in th...

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Frederic Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen at their bastide, Domaine Chantecler

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...

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Bastide’s Commitment To Naturality

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...

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Five Things You May Not Know About Bastide

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...

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Shop Bastide at l'apparement Sézane

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...

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Rose Olivier - A Love Story

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...

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Provence Olive Trees

#laviebastide - Annual Olive Harvest in
Aix-en-Provence

The sunny hills of Provence are dotted with olive trees. Olive trees are considered to be sacred throughout Provence; not only are they a fundamental part of our landscape, they also sit at the cen...

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

#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...

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Shirin's Picks: Tips for Fighting Jetlag

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...

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#LaVieBastide with Julienne from Jules & Green

#LaVieBastide with Julienne from Jules & Green

Passionate about vegan cuisine and yoga, Julienne, author of Jules & Green, shares with us her universe and her life in Provence.  With equal doses of gentleness and conviction, she is carving ...

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

#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...

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What To Pack: Bastide Essentials For Your Provence Adventure

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...

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Bienvenue chez Bastide: Our New Flagship Store in Aix-en-Provence

Bienvenue chez Bastide: Our New Flagship Store in Aix-en-Provence

Amble through the City of Fountains, just past the timelessly elegant Place d’Albertas, and you’ll find your way to our Bastide’s flagship boutique, which opened its doors for the first time in Jun...

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Father's Day Reflection - by Frédéric Fekkai

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...

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Jamie from Stories&Objects

#LaVieBastide with Jamie from Stories&Objects

An accomplished producer, Jamie Leilani Pelayo has worked with the crème de la crème of the fashion and luxury industries, collaborating as part of Vogue’s video content team, spearheading the laun...

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Cooking with Stan from #LaVieBastide

#LaVieBastide with Stan, Epicurean and Chef

 

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