La Bastide Saint-Antoine is a delightful hotel overlooking Grasse, a radiant jewel in the crown of Provence.
Jacques Chibois, a top chef who has been awarded with Michelin stars and Gault & Millau ‘toques’, welcomes you to his traditional home, a 17th century Provençal property which, like him, is friendly and welcoming. On the horizon – the hinterland, the bay of Cannes, the Mediterranean…wonderful!
La Bastide Saint-Antoine, which has won Michelin stars and Gault & Millau ‘toques’ and is part of the Grandes Tables du Monde, a collection of prestigious restaurants, invites you on a delicious culinary journey where flavours, aromas and colours are both bold and subtle.
Jacques Chibois, a food virtuoso, creates food which is full of surprises and creativity, lifting the spirits under the Provençal sun.
In the idyllic setting of an olive grove with good weather all year round, this 5-star hotel is a peaceful and relaxing haven which can be enjoyed as part of a romantic getaway or family holiday.
Its traditional Provençal or modern rooms, its breathtaking views, its park with ancient trees, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and our warm welcome will all ensure that you enjoy an exceptional stay on the Côte d’Azur.
A 5-STAR HOTEL WHICH PLACES THE CÔTE D’AZURAT YOUR FEET!
In the heart of a landscape filled with cypress and olive trees, the radiant La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers sophisticated and intimate rooms which can be adapted to your private or business stays. The proprietors, Odette and Jacques Chibois, have opened up their home to you.
Laid out like a private home – a home with a real soul – it is friendly and welcoming and offers a magical and poetic experience. In this unique southern-inspired setting, the days and nights shine under the stars… of an exceptional hotel!
LA BASTIDE PARK
A PLAY OF LIGHTS AND COLOURS
Ancient olive trees, bright bougainvilleas, huge cypress trees, majestic agapanthus, ancient terraces, a botanical garden, Tuscan charm… the 8-hectare park is an idyllic and dreamlike Mediterranean setting for a pleasant stroll.
In the mornings, enjoy your breakfast in these surroundings, where the horizon blends seamlessly into the blue sky and sea, and experience true joie de vivre.
IN THE LIMELIGHT…
A PROVENÇAL MANOR HOUSE JOINS THE RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX…
This late 17th century Provençal property was acquired in the 1860s by John Taylor, a landscape gardener and later property magnate, who wanted the English to discover Cannes and the surrounding region.
He improved the property, adding a wing and landscaping the gardens, adding a hunting lodge at the centre of a large olive grove, which was 350 hectares at that time. His friend Joseph P. Kennedy, then United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom in London (1937-1940), regularly spent his family holidays at the property.
LA BASTIDE SAINT-ANTOINE
AND THE HEYDAY OF THE CÔTE D’AZUR
John Taylor’s daughter, who was married to Lord Montaigu, sold the house after the Second World War to Robert Labé, an ironmaster in Pont-à-Mousson.
Labé, who was very fond of fashionable parties, took advantage of the majestic setting of this beautiful property to organise fashion shows and host celebrities such as the Rolling Stones, who stayed here for a year during the 1970s.
Odette and Jacques Chibois acquired the property in 1996 to create a manor house reflecting their warm and family-friendly style. They were very careful to maintain its character, using ancient methods to restore the property, keep its character and give it new lease of life.
Four years later, La Bastide Saint-Antoine became a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group, obtaining its fifth star in 2009 and entering into the highly selective group of French 5-star hotels. Jacques Chibois’ restaurant, which has won Michelin stars and Gault & Millau ‘toques’ and is a member of the Grandes Tables du Monde group, is appreciated worldwide by people who come to enjoy the excellent Mediterranean way of life in all its glory!
ROOMS & SUITES
Our rooms and suites are named after the picturesque villages in the Grasse region and encourage you to discover our surroundings. You can choose between two styles – traditional Provençal elegance or modern sophistication – with the same attention to discreet luxury and sophisticated comfort.
The Provençal rooms have a warm atmosphere allowing you to appreciate the regional charm: colourful painted wood, authentic furniture, embroidered bedspreads, 18th century terracotta flooring, terraces, fireplaces, spacious bathrooms with massage baths and showers, and high-end TV/hi-fi equipment.
The modern rooms, which also enjoy a warm atmosphere, are located in an extension to the hotel. They have sleek lines enhanced with a touch of pearl grey, combining marble and wooden features. Some have their own private jacuzzi on the terrace, others have a fireplace.
Suite
Two suites are available with a lounge area and terrace offering a view over the rooftops and the Massif de l’Esterel. A third suite has a large bedroom and entrance, a lounge with a fireplace and a lovely view over the garden.
Apartment
This spacious luxury apartment has a very large bedroom with a fireplace, a lounge, a dressing room and a large 55 m² panoramic terrace with a jacuzzi, providing an exceptional 360° view over the hinterland and the bay of Cannes.
A MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANT & ITS EXCELLENT PAIRINGS!
A feast for the eyes. An incredible view of a deep blue ocean. A bright manor house surrounded by bougainvilleas and bignonia. A rural terrace nestled in a floral garden with lime and chestnut trees providing a cool shaded refuge in the summer. Pleasant rooms which are warm and simple…
Welcome to the sophisticated setting of a home where we cater for your every need. Your hosts, Odette and Jacques Chibois, invite their guests to relax in the peaceful surroundings as if they were at home.
THE ART OF GOOD PAIRINGS…
A SUBTLE BALANCE BETWEEN DISHES AND WINES!
The chef Jacques Chibois invites you to enjoy elegant, simple and precise cuisine, personalised with seasonal produce which highlights local delicacies and provides scope for pleasure, taste and beauty.
Alongside his sophisticated dishes, the head sommelier (Gault et Millau gold award in 2013, Philippe Faure-Brac award in 2014) offers a wine list with over 1,600 options, which naturally takes advantage of the local Provençal surroundings, but also excellent vintages from other regions in France.
Wine tastings are available with French, English and Japanese-speaking sommeliers.
A PASSIONATE MASTERPIECE!
A MIX OF COLOURS, FLAVOURS AND AROMAS…
Named a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite et des Arts et des Lettres, winner of the Victoires des Chefs d’entreprises de la Côte d’Azur, a master restaurateur… Jacques Chibois is a very talented man.
Twice a day, the restaurant and its terrace become the stage for a perfectly orchestrated show where, depending on the season, you can enjoy one of his most famous recipes, such as garden citrus fruits with Kristal caviar, pan-fried foie gras escalopes with artichoke cream, butterflied lobster with an orange pulp, olive oil and basil emulsion, a truffle dome with a warm artichoke and baby spinach salad, roast veal fillet with truffle potatoes, new wave Mediterranean bass, a Vacherin domed cake…
You can also learn about the Chef’s favourite regional dishes in his books “La Provence comme on l’aime” and “Saveurs et parfums de l’huile d’Olive”, both available in the hotel boutique.
JACQUES CHIBOIS, A WAY OF LIVING!
FROM HAUTE-VIENNE TO ALPES-MARITIMES…
Born in Limoges in 1952 to mill owner parents who welcomed farmers looking for flour to their table d’hôtes, Jacques Chibois developed a taste for wonderful produce.
After his farming studies, he soon learned his future career path, with the support of his mother, and he started an apprenticeship at a Michelin starred restaurant near his home town.
AN EXCITING CULINARY JOURNEY
PEPPERED WITH MICHELIN STARS!
Now sure of his calling, Jacques Chibois started to travel around France in 1974, allowing him to work with some of the most famous Michelin starred chefs, including Jean Delaveyne, Roger Vergé, and Louis Outhier – chefs who he worked with for a year each on average.
His travels around France allowed him to meet Michel Guérard, who he worked with for five years after completing his apprenticeship. He was responsible for all of his television programmes in Paris.
During his military service, he worked as the private chef for a 4**** General, leaving the army as a Staff Sergeant. He then led kitchens at Club REGINE’s in Paris, New York and London, as well as hosting private dinners at Ministries.
In 1981, Jacques Chibois became Le Royal Grey Chef at the Grey d’Albion hotel, which was the first restaurant in Cannes to have 2 Michelin stars, 4 Gault et Millau ‘toques’ and Chef of the Year.
It was noted as the best restaurant in the Gault & Millau guide. Jacques Chibois supervised this collection of 4 restaurants and organised opening and closing dinners at the Cannes Film Festival.
LA BASTIDE SAINT-ANTOINE
AN AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT IN ALPES-MARITIMES
After 5 years of research, in 1996 Jacques Chibois bought a Provençal country house nestled in an ancient olive grove, in the style of the Colombe d’Or in St Paul, which represents the Côte d’Azur way of living.
In 1997, the chef obtained 2 Michelin Guide stars and 4 Gault & Millau Guide “toques” in 2010. His flavourful, aromatic and light cuisine lifts the spirits and delights in the heart of Provence.
In this timeless location, as put so well by the food critic Gilles Pudlowski “this expert tutor is happy to present the food as he sees it, telling us about His Provence through the seasons, filling up our senses with a series of sublime dishes which form a happy symphony! “
A KITCHEN EXPERIENCE
WITH THE CHEF JACQUES CHIBOIS
Would you like to have a unique experience with a Michelin starred chef? Jacques Chibois invites you to spend a day at his side in the kitchen. You will work as part of a group, moving from one station to another.
You will move from observation to practice…as you wish, discover what you really want to do in the heart of La Bastide Saint-Antoine’s kitchen. The bravest visitors will have the chance to accompany Jacques Chibois to the market.
FOR YOUR SEMINARS AND EVENTS
THE EXCEPTIONAL SETTING OF A 5-STAR HOTEL
How could you fail to fall in love with La Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse, Provence, a great location to meet, reflect, share and enjoy! 10 minutes from Cannes, 5 minutes from Mougins and near the A8 motorway, the ancient 17th century manor house in the heart of a huge olive grove is the ideal place to invite your family, friends, employees or even your clients.
La Bastide has 4 modular rooms which can hold between 10 and 220 people indoors and 380 people outdoors on the terrace and in the garden. Take advantage of our excellent location on the Côte d’Azur to host a truly unforgettable event.
TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS
A RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX HOTEL NEAR CANNES
A little slice of paradise where the Provençal fragrances and colours are only matched by its charm. Overlooking Grasse, in a green oasis, the 17th century manor house radiates joy. This colourful location offers a prestigious, magical and romantic setting to meet and spend an unforgettable day.
La Bastide Saint-Antoine, a member of the Relais & Châteaux group, a 5-star hotel with a restaurant which has Michelin stars and Gault et Millau ‘toques’, can organise your wedding or any other event in the heart of a magnificent wooded park with a swimming pool.
SOPHISTICATED INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES
FOR YOUR RECEPTIONS
In the heart of Alpes-Maritimes, La Bastide Saint-Antoine is the ideal location to organise your wedding or any other private event. Whether a ceremony, a dance or cocktail party, the whole team is ready to take care of your every need.
Relax and enjoy our 5-star service, take a break in our gardens to take photos, and enjoy a menu specially designed for you by our award-winning chef, Jacques Chibois. Possible layouts: oval table (20 people maximum) or round table (8 to 10 people maximum).
Large events can enjoy exclusive use of the outdoors area, which can hold up to 380 people. We can also organise afternoon or evening cocktail parties in the olive grove terraced fields or indoors.
GRASSE, CANNES, THE MEDITERRANEAN…
At La Bastide Saint-Antoine and its surroundings, clients can take a dip in our outdoor pool, relax in the cool jacuzzi surrounded by trees, dream or read on a park bench, organise a game of petanque with their family on the boules pitch, stroll through the Grasse countryside with the hinterland hills and sea on the horizon.
Thanks to our excellent location and varied landscapes, all activities are possible.
A DREAM STAY AT A 5-STAR HOTEL
WITH A SWIMMING POOL IN GRASSE
Enter into a wonderful universe where all your dreams can come true! Just a short walk from the historic centre of Grasse, La Bastide Saint-Antoine is a haven of well-being and calm.
The hotel and restaurant, which has won Michelin stars and Gault & Millau ‘toques’, open their doors to you for an enchanting break on the Côte d’Azur. On site, you can enjoy delicious moments at any time of the day. La dolce vita is awaiting at any time of day!
RELAX AT THE HOTEL
A SWIMMING POOL, JACUZZI, MASSAGES…
Blue like the sky, the swimming pool, the jacuzzi water and the sea in the distance! In the heart of a leafy park, you can enjoy a few lengths in the pool, relax in the jacuzzi and sunbathe.
You can also book massages and spa treatments (hairstyling, manicures, make-up) through our concierge service, which are provided by external companies.
DISCOVER THE PARK
A ROMANTIC STROLL THROUGH THE GARDENS
La Bastide’s gardens have maintained the typical style of old Grasse-style properties: charming paths running amongst the olive trees and terraced fields.
Enjoy this idyllic setting to discover the park’s calm, with over 1,400 thousand-year-old olive trees and various Mediterranean species. Situated overlooking Grasse, the park has an unforgettable view over the Massif de l’Esterel and the ocean.
LIFE AT LA BASTIDE
LEARN THE CHEF’S SECRETS
The Chef Jacques Chibois offers you the chance to experience a unique day to observe what goes on in his kitchen.
This programme has been specially designed for amateur food lovers who are passionate about cooking and want to experience the hustle-and-bustle of a working kitchen, experiencing the dynamics and amount of work that goes into being the head of a Michelin starred and Gault & Millau award-winning restaurant.
It is an extraordinary opportunity to enter into a fascinating world and discover the chef’s secrets. Whilst still at La Bastide, you can also enjoy a wine tasting session with our head sommelier (2 to 10 people maximum).
You will experience an introduction to wine tasting (1,600 wines, around 17,000 bottles), you will learn about different grapes and you will visit the vineyards. These wine tastings are available with French, English and Japanese-speaking sommeliers.
A RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX HOTEL,
TO DISCOVER THE CÔTE D’AZUR!
La Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse enjoys an excellent location and starting point to enjoy the array of delights that the Côte d’Azur has to offer. Between typically Provençal villages like Opio, Mouans-Sartous, Rouret and Peymeinade, and the Mediterranean sea, you can enjoy all sorts of trips and activities.
10 minutes from Cannes, 20 minutes from Antibes and 30 minutes from Nice Airport (2nd largest in France), 15 minutes from Cannes Mandelieu airport (2nd most popular for business), our Relais & Châteaux hotel lets you experience the main coastal attractions and entertainment whilst enjoying the calm surroundings.
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
IN THE HEART OF THE CÔTE D’AZUR
In the heart of varied landscapes, between hills and the sea, there are a wide range of activities to enjoy. Just 15 minutes from the coast and 45 minutes from ski resorts, Pays de Grasse is an excellent location for sporting activities.
In addition to nautical sports (sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, kitesurfing, fishing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, rafting…), hikes, horse trekking and cycle rides, tennis and even paragliding, Pays de Grasse is a golfer’s paradise.
The wide range of golf courses makes it a top golfing location, with all the characteristics of an unforgettable golfing experience on the Côte d’Azur.
If you get the “Pays de Grasse Golf Pass”, you can enjoy 4 different courses: Golf du Claux Amic, Golf de Saint-Donat, Golf de la Grande Bastide and Golf d’Opio-Valbonne, allowing both golf experts and beginners to combine sport and the local way of life, whatever the season.
There are 20 golf courses on the Côte d’Azur within 10 to 30 minutes of La Bastide.
THEMED DAYS
IN PROVENCE
La Bastide Saint-Antoine can organise themed activities, such as perfume making classes and olive oil tasting sessions. Scents and fragrances: for between 2 and 50 people (lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours in the morning or afternoon) in a Grasse perfumery.
The perfumery allows you to make your own perfume as part of an introductory course. Each perfumery student will leave with a certificate and their own perfume (between 50 and 100 ml).
Learn about 80 to 125 essences (Jasmin, Blackcurrant, Rose, Mimosa, Vanilla, Patchouli…). Guided visit around a perfumery, demonstrating the different stages of making a perfume. Possibility of holding this workshop at La Bastide Saint-Antoine (minimum of 10 people).
Once the workshop is complete, we can offer you lunch or dinner at La Bastide, where we can provide you with an especially designed menu for you with the theme of perfume reproduced on a gourmet plate inspired by the scents used during the workshop, provided by the chef Jacques Chibois. Ask us about rates.
Olive oil: for 10 to 50 people (lasting 30 minutes) at a location near the hotel or at La Bastide for groups.
During this tasting, you can learn about different local oils. A professional will show you around his vineyard and allow you to try different olive oils, olives and tapenades, explaining the different features of these oils (for groups, a professional will come to La Bastide).
Once the workshop is complete, we can offer you lunch or dinner at La Bastide Saint-Antoine, where we can provide you with an especially designed menu for you where the theme of olive oil is reproduced on a gourmet plate, provided by the chef Jacques Chibois.
La Bastide Saint-Antoine sits in a park with over 1,400 ancient olive trees, and produces its own olive oil.
THE JEWELS OF ALPES-MARITIMES
Between the sea and the mountains, Mediterranean shores and the Mercantour alpine mountain range, the Côte d’Azur has a variety of landscapes and views.
The beauty of its beaches, the luxury of its beach resorts (Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes…), and its famous festivals and artists are balanced with the leafy valleys and forests, the red roofs of its old hilltop villages, the fields of flowers…
Nature rules the Alpes-Maritimes inland regions. Pastures, forests, peaks, lakes… its natural landscapes are magnificent. You can take advantage of its large spaces and discover a different side to the Côte d’Azur, in the heart of a natural protected area on the doorstep of La Bastide Saint-Antoine. Ask for the Route du Bonheur guide from Relais & Châteaux.
GRASSE, A WORLD OF FRAGRANCES
Overlooking Cannes in the Alpes-Maritimes, Grasse is adorned with the colours of the South, with fields of lavender, roses, jasmine, mimosas and olive trees. Set off into the medieval town of Grasse, following the brass emblems which mark the route around the historic centre.
During your stroll around the winding roads, you can admire the Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, the Palais de l’Evêque and the remains of a feudal dungeon, all 13th century buildings, as well as the superb villas and town houses.
Take the time to relax in one of Grasse’s picturesque squares. From the Cours Honoré-Cresp and the Princesse Pauline gardens, there are splendid views over the coast and the Massif de l’Esterel. Grasse also lies on one of the loveliest roads in France, the Route Napoléon, which starts in Golfe-Juan and ends in Grenoble.
GRASSE, THE INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL OF PERFUME
To find out more about the history of perfume, visit the Musée International de la Parfumerie before visiting some famous perfumeries – Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard. Don’t forget to visit the gardens at the Musée International de la Parfumerie in Mouans-Sartoux and Chanel’s fields of flowers in Pégomas.
WELL-BEING AND DISCOVERIES
DURING YOUR STAY ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR.
Discover the Côte d’Azur, famous for its sunny weather, the magnificent landscape nestled between the sea and mountains, its traditional villages and delicious cuisine during your stay at La Bastide Saint-Antoine, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel in Grasse.
Crystal-clear water, a fine sandy or pebble beach, coves and creeks… on top of being the sunniest place in France (nearly 300 days a year), the Côte d’Azur has some of the most heavenly beaches, each better than the next, to discover during your stay at our hotel.
As well as various nautical activities and deep sea fishing, you can also visit the famous towns along the Côte d’Azur during your stay at La Bastide.
FAMOUS TOWNS ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR
Cannes is just a 10 minute car journey from La Bastide Saint-Antoine. Famous for its film festival and the Croisette, Cannes remains a typical place to experience the Provençal way of life, such as Le Suquet quarter, the birthplace of the city which sits on a hill, transporting you back to another time.
Opposite the bay of Cannes and the Massif de l’Estérel, the splendid Iles de Lérins are an idyllic setting to discover an untouched slice of nature. Just a few kilometres from Cannes, you can visit the charming city of Antibes, known for its fortifications built by Vauban and the famous Picasso museum in its château.
You can also visit Nice, capital of the Côte d’Azur, walking along the Promenade des Anglais, admiring the beautiful villas, strolling through Nice’s old alleys, which evoke Italy and the long and elegant Places Garibaldi, Massena and Rossetti…
In season, the Baie des Anges beaches are a magnificent place to relax. Visit the Matisse museum to learn more about the famous painter.
Just one hour from La Bastide Saint-Antoine, you can also visit Monaco, the famous city-state, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a peninsula off the coast of Nice, as well as Villefranche sur Mer and its magnificent harbour, one of the most beautiful on the Mediterranean.
TRADITIONAL VILLAGES NEAR TO GRASSE
A famous medieval village on the Côte d’Azur, built on a rocky outcrop, Mougins overlooks the bay of Cannes and the Iles de Lérins and their monastery. It’s a real delight to walk through this busy and flower-filled town centre, along the streets which have an array of creative boutiques and art galleries.
Peymeinade is just 6 km from Grasse, a real jewel on the Côte d’Azur. Famous for its jazz festival, it is a real pleasure to visit the old village and to admire its old washhouses, fountains and monuments.
Take a trip to Valbonne, just 10 km from La Bastide Saint-Antoine, an authentic village which is always busy, built based on a grid-iron pattern where you can admire the magnificent Place des Arcades. Sitting 550 metres above sea level, the villages of Cabris and Gourdon offer a wonderful view over the Côte d’Azur.
You can also walk along its small streets, enjoying the leafy terraces and the castle ruins, the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church and the chapels spread across the village.
Famous for its flowers, ceramics and its bubble-effect glasswork, the charming village of Biot is just 5 minutes from the sea. After visiting a glass workshop, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger, which houses over 450 paintings.
