Our Journal
Shirin's 5 Favorite Hostess Gifts
The art of gift-giving goes beyond a simple exchange of goods: the perfect present creates a memory that can last forever. In Aix-en-Provence, hosting friends is a regular part of daily life, and a...
Read moreThree New Ways to Use Your Scented Crystals
Our bestselling and beloved scented crystals are back: this time in our fresh and bright Figue D’Ete scent. This is not your average potpourri — made from the sap of an acacia tree. Check out three...
Read more5 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...
Read moreWelcome to La Sieste Bastide, in the heart of New York City
Here at Bastide, we make an effort to incorporate a little bit of the peacefulness of Aix-en-Provence into the every day – whether through meditation, making time for a short walk at lunch, or indu...
Read more#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...
Read moreA Unique Dry Oil, the Bastide Way
Browsing the shelves of your favorite beauty stores, you’ve probably noticed that dry oils are having a moment. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, Kiehl’s Argan Dry Oil, and L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil ...
Read moreHow to detox the right way this fall
September 21st marks the autumnal equinox – the best time of year to detox the body after an indulgent summer. We talked to our naturopath, Dr. Penelope McDonnell, about how to approach your eating...
Read moreDiscover 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...
Read moreOur 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...
Read more4 Fun Ways to Re-use Your Candle Glass
We've all been there before. We light up our candles for that one last burn and find yourself aching over the fact that you'll have to throw out the glass. Before you pull that bold move, find 4 cr...
Read moreIn Provence, Christmas is a magical and sparkling moment, both unique and simple. Traditions of the region are mixed adapted for families. The house is dressed in its finest clothes, the trees are...
Read moreEating Seasonally the Provencal Way
Eating seasonally and within reason has always been in the core of the Provencal lifestyle. This practice allows us to enjoy food’s best possible taste and nutrition while respecting its natural c...
Read more6 Uses for Lavender to Feel at Your Best
One rarely thinks of Provence without dreaming of lavender. It embodies both the unique ambiance of the Mediterranean with the warmth of the sun. Lavender has been cultivated locally for generation...
Read more#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...
Read more#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 ...
Read more#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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreBastide pops up at Marché Maman
Dear New Yorkers, your first chance to smell, feel, and experience the full Bastide collection is here! Our good friends, Elisa & Benjamin (who also calls the south of France home!) have opene...
Read moreThree Generations of French Beauty and Savoir-Faire
Forty kilometers away from our Aix boutique, nestled in Carnoux-en-Provence, sits a family-owned gem of scientists and product formulators that have dedicated their craft to the love of Provence an...
Read moreThe Architecture of a Passion and a Flagship
Projects that combine the aesthetics of horizontal lines with a well-defined finality: this is what characterizes the works of Amelia Tavella. But above all it is a work of physical substance, to w...
Read moreProvence Moments with our Nose from Grasse
Since the day one of our Bastide adventure, we have been working closely with Mathieu, our “Nose”, to recall the Provence he knows from childhood and to reimagine it into a transportative collectio...
Read more#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...
Read more“Les commencements ont des charmes inexprimables.” “Beginnings have inexpressible charm.” -Molière Take a moment...
Read moreWe recently sought out our friend, chef, and favorite travel guide, Stan, for his perspective on Provence through a native’s eyes. Raised on traditions passed down from generation to generation, St...
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