Simply step outside
Enjoy the starry sky
When darkness falls, a very special part of the day begins at La Bastide. Just a few steps from your house, look up, listen to the quiet and take in the star-filled sky over the South of France.
Things to do at La Bastide
Small experiences that stay with you
Not every holiday needs a full schedule. Here you will find ways to unwind, explore and create – some whenever you wish, others arranged personally with us.
Your time at La Bastide
What would you like to experience today?
Perhaps the loveliest moment begins right outside your holiday home, beneath the stars or during a peaceful afternoon by the pool. You may feel like being creative, meeting our animals or treating yourself to a massage. We present the possibilities clearly and discuss anything requiring guidance or an appointment with you personally.
Let go and recharge
Massage at La Bastide
Séverine offers massages at La Bastide. Treatments of 60 or 90 minutes are available for one or two people; for groups of four or more, a shorter 45-minute massage can be arranged. We agree the appointment and duration personally before your arrival.
Move and reconnect
Yoga & Pilates coaching
Séverine works with individuals and groups in a 75-minute yoga or Pilates session. Availability and arrangements are discussed personally according to the size of the group.
Time by the water
Relax by the pool
Read, swim, doze or simply enjoy the day together: the heated shared pool is an easy-going place for our guests to unwind. Pool heating runs from April to the end of October.
Create with your hands
Get creative at La Bastide
Work with clay, make small cast figures or paint: creative sessions are meant to feel light and enjoyable. The activity, duration and materials are tailored to each offer.
Enquire about a creative activity
Meet the animals
An animal afternoon for children
Together we visit the chickens, watch the sheep or gently approach some of our other animals. We accompany the afternoon and adapt it to the children’s age, group size, season and the animals’ wellbeing.
Enquire about an animal afternoon
With Michaela
Understanding horses
With Michaela, discover how horses perceive the world, communicate with one another and respond to people. Observe their body language, learn to understand their signals and approach them with calm attention. This experience welcomes participants of every experience level, from a first encounter to those who already spend plenty of time with horses.
Riding with Cédric
Guided horse ride
Experienced riders may enquire about a guided ride with La Bastide’s horses, subject to suitable horses, weather and the availability of experienced riding instructor Cédric Degardin.
Trust begins on the ground
Groundwork with Cédric
Get to know a horse, learn to lead it and move together: Cédric shows you how to communicate through clear body language and subtle signals. Practise an attentive, respectful approach and discover how trust and cooperation grow through working together on the ground.
Our animals
Meet the animals who share our life at La Bastide
Our herd of horses, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens and geese are not part of the scenery; they are part of our everyday life. You can get to know them better on our animals page.
Your time in the South of France
When may we welcome you?
Check availability or send us a message if you have questions about a holiday home, a group stay or a special visit.