[1] The bastide was built circa 1750 for Gaspard Truphème, an Advisor to the Court of Audits.

[2][3] He hired architect Georges Vallon,[2] who designed many other historic buildings in the centre of Aix.

The bastide is surrounded by a private garden with ponds, fountains and sculptures.

[1] Additionally, he often painted in the garden, looking out to the Montagne Sainte-Victoire from different vantage points.

[2] His son, André Corsy, lived there with his wife, Nina Wakhévitch, and their adopted children until his death in 2002.