FranceSeptember 4, 2023, by Maartje

Bastide les 3 Portes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

France, September 4, 2023, by Maartje

Bastide les 3 Portes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The best thing about Bart's Booklet? That it takes you to places you otherwise would definitely not go. Like the beautiful French town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, not far from the always fun Nice, South of France. And if you end up in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, be sure to head for - or better yet, make it the reason for your visit - Bastide les 3 Portes.

Bastide les 3 Portes

Bastide les 3 Portes

Bastide les 3 Portes is what you call a 'Exceptional guest house'. Charming. Elegant. Cozy. Bastide les 3 Portes opened in 2021 thanks to owner Sophie Butty, who worked for many years as a financial director in the high-end hotel sector. No finance (well, not really) at her Bastide les 3 Portes, but hospitality, gastronomy, art, and all in an enchanting setting. The XNUMXs country house on the French Riviera is an oasis of peace where every detail has been carefully considered. After health problems, Sophie decided to change course, searched for and found her dream, then spent a year in the country house renovating and decorating everything largely by herself until it became the luxurious and family-friendly place she had in mind. She managed to preserve the authenticity of the house while giving it a contemporary touch. 

And now, almost two years after opening, Sophie still welcomes every guest herself and with the same enthusiasm as on the first day (or so we are told; we were not there that first day of course). Sophie makes it a point to create every stay a unique experience for her guests. The breakfast is a-ma-zing, just like the addresses she recommends in the area. That breakfast is prepared with great care and consists of nothing but local products. Sweet, fresh bread, fresh fruit juices, various delicacies, homemade dairy products, farmhouse cheeses, Italian or Iberian meats and eggs. During the summer season, breakfast is served on the terrace. Breakfast is included, for the meals the rest of the day you can follow those tips – Sophie does that herself too. Another tip: let Sophie organize an activity in the area for you, ranging from traditional cooking lessons from Nice, given at home by a talented chef, to guided tours of the region with passionate guides. Bastide les 3 Portes.

Bastide lesson 3 Portes.

Bastide les 3 Portes