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...

Three 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...

Welcome 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...

How 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...

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...

4 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...

Eating 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...

6 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...

#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...

#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...

Bastide 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...

Three 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...

Fall in Love with Provence

We 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...

Liquid Gold: The Beautiful Benefits of Provence Olive Oil

Here in Provence as well as at Bastide, there are a number of things that we hold sacred: family, nature and the absolute joy of simplicity. From the closet to the kitchen, we rely only on the esse...