This name is apt for this Bastide located in the Grasse region, nestled in the heart of a century-old olive grove.

It is a place where the history of yesterday and today intersect.

The land once belonged to the Little Sisters of the Poor, who took in destitute and isolated people.
The Count of Noailles, a famous 20th-century patron of the arts and a member of the Royal Horticultural Society, acquired it in 1969 and built the Bastide there.
He designed the gardens with subtle English touches and Italianate touches.
His love of art and gardens left an indelible mark on the Bastide.
Numerous paintings by local artists are on display.

Long a Swedish family home, in 2021 the Bastide became a gîte, then a guest house in 2024.

Originally from Normandy, I moved to the South of France in 2008.
In 2020, I purchased La Bastide and began its renovation.

La Bastide is the result of a project that has been in the making for 20 years: furniture and decorative objects were found and acquired over the years.
The decor is inspired by the soul of La Bastide and reveals its full potential: authenticity, elegance, and softness.

Today "Bastide Aïna," yesterday "Le Refuge," La Bastide was and remains a refuge for the mind and the heart.
A haven of peace where only the song of the cicadas breaks the silence, La Bastide is a place conducive to reconnecting with oneself, nature, and others: encounters, sharing, relaxation, and well-being.

The art of living and well-being play an important role here.
The table d'hôte is an ode to creativity and the pleasure of the palate, inspired by naturopathy.
The art of dining begins with breakfast, homemade and made with fresh, local produce.
A la carte wellness treatments are offered at an additional cost, in spaces designed for serenity and relaxation.

La Bastide is also the soul of its current owner:
- True luxury is simplicity and authenticity,
- Happiness is homemade: sharing, respect, and kindness.