Construction of the bastide 2e moitié XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of construction of the monument.
9 novembre 1984
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 9 novembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Partial protection of facades and decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The south and west facades; South terrace; the inside staircase with its wrought iron ramp; the living room on the ground floor with its decor (cad. EA 78): registration by order of 9 November 1984
Origin and history
The Bruguier Campaign, also known as the Coustoulin Campaign, is a bastide located in Aix-en-Provence, in the Mauret district, on the way to Beauregard. This monument, built in the second half of the eighteenth century, reflects the architectural style typical of the Provencal bastides of this period. Its partial inscription in the title of historical monuments, effective since 9 November 1984, specifically concerns the south and west facades, the south terrace, the interior staircase with its wrought iron ramp, as well as the ground floor lounge and its decor.
The bastide is part of a historical context marked by the rise of secondary residences for the Aixese elites. These houses, often surrounded by gardens or farmland, served as both a resort and a symbol of social status. The region of Aix-en-Provence, then in full economic and cultural expansion, saw this type of construction increase, reflecting the growing influence of the local bourgeoisie.
The protected elements of the Bruguier Campaign, such as the facades, the terrace, and the interior decor, underline the importance attached to aesthetics and comfort in 18th century domestic architecture. The inscription in the title of historical monuments in 1984 preserved these characteristics, offering an overview of the Provencal art of living at that time. The precise location of the bastide, at 1406 chemin de Beauregard, in the Mauret district, confirms its anchoring in the Aix landscape.
No information is available about the original owners or architects who worked on this monument. Similarly, contemporary usages of the bastide, such as a possible public opening or tourist use, are not mentioned in the sources consulted. The bastide thus remains an architectural testimony whose detailed history and actors remain partly to be discovered.
