“A white-coated chef collecting herbs from the vegetable garden is a regular sight at this wonderful restored 17th-century bastide, owned by revered chef Alain Ducasse. Your most arduous decision in this utterly relaxing place is which sublime menu to choose. The house is decorated with understated elegance and surrounded by mature gardens.”
Written by Leonie Glass
They say
“La Bastide de Moustiers is a house full of charm situated at the heart of the Alpes de Haute Provence region. Former property of an earthenware master, it offers a splendid view on Moustiers-Sainte-Marie "cliff". The main building was restored by local artisans. Alain Ducasse asked designer friend Tonia Peyrot to give the building the special feel that makes it so endearing.
Alain Ducasse wanted his inn to be warm and welcoming, and each one of his guest to feel at home. Filled with a sincere will to please and to share his passion for the terroir , the local land, he personally dedicated himself to its fitting and thought about small details that give a family house its charm : antiques he went himself looking for, picnic baskets to go for a stroll, bicycles to discover the region…”
