Tablecloth from France
The Bastide Blanc Bleu round French tablecloth has been created with love in the south of France.
This family owned business in Nice have been producing quality tablecloths in the traditional style for “la vie Provencal” since 1933. That’s three generations! Made with the finest cotton fabrics, the colourful designs feature the best nature has to offer from this stunning region.
Your Bastide Blanc Bleu round French tablecloth brings joy to every dining occasion and gives a lifetime of pleasure. Ideal for everyday use or for special occasions.
These classic French tablecloths take their name, “Bastide” from a style of town found in the south-west of France.
Founded in the 13th and 14th century, bastides were known as “new towns” as the whole town was created at once. They were thought to be inspired by the Roman “castrum”, with a central square lined with sheltered arcades and often, a covered market place. Adjacent to the main square was usually a church. A grid of streets surrounded this commercial hub.
Contrary to popular belief, early bastides were not fortified. It wasn’t until the Hundred Years War between England and France ravaged the area that walls were built to protect the towns. There are around 700 Bastides remaining in France.
With it’s lovely border and evenly spaced patterns, these tablecloths are a worthy reminder of these medieval towns.
180cm and 230cm. Choose between 100% cotton or the same 100% cotton tablecloth with an acrylic coating.
100% Cotton:
Normal machine wash in cold or warm water. Washes beautifully. Your tablecloth doesn’t shrink and is fade resistant. So easy to care for.
100% Cotton Teflon Coated:
What a fabulous invention! Easy care. Simply wipe down with a wet cloth after each use. The cotton fabric is treated with an acrylic Teflon coating therefore the tablecloth is stain repellent. It’s like magic because any spills simply bead on the cloth ready to be wiped off. Perfect for high traffic areas such as the kitchen or outdoors.
The coating makes the fabric a little stiffer and gives it a light sheen. However, as the tablecloth is made of cotton (and not plastic or oilcloth), it drapes nicely at the corners and doesn’t stick out at awkward angles.
Wash your stain resistant tablecloth in the washing machine. Although it doesn’t need washing nearly as often as a standard cotton tablecloth. Not only a bonus for the environment, this also saves you time and money. Ideal for everyday use. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Complete the Look:
Dress your table in style. Combine with matching napkins or a bread basket for the complete look. Classic elegance to bring a touch of France to your dining.
- The photos are as accurate as possible. However, colours in photos are sometimes slightly different to the tablecloth, so small colour variations may occur.
Care Instructions
100% Cotton
- Normal machine wash in cold or warm water. Washes beautifully.
- If you want to iron your tablecloth, use a medium or cotton setting with steam
100% Cotton with Stain Resistant Treatment
- Use a wet cloth to clean and wipe off any spills immediately.
- For grease stains, use water and make a paste with some soap. Leave it to sit for fifteen minutes and wash as usual. Savon de Marseille or Sunlight soap is excellent for this.
- To sanitise or disinfect your tablecloth, use a weak bleach solution with two tablespoons of bleach in a litre of water. Spray on and wipe down afterwards.
- Occasionally, you may want to wash your tablecloth. Machine wash in cold or warm water. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners.
- Like any fabric, the tablecloth will crease after washing. Just hang to dry and put back on the table.
- If you really want to get every last wrinkle out, use a medium temperature iron with steam. Always iron on the reverse side. Ironing can help to reactivate the treatment.
- Do not dry clean.
- To avoid mould and mildew, make sure your tablecloth is completely dry before folding and putting away. The coated fabric does such a good job of repelling water, it makes it difficult for any trapped moisture to evaporate.
Size Guide
Ideal Tablecloth Sizes for Round Tables
Help is here to find the best tablecloth to suit your round table. First, measure your table and add the amount of overhang you would like. Remember to add the overhang amount twice to allow for both sides. For a 140cm diameter table with an overhang of 20cm, the best tablecloth would be 180cm. The ideal overhang is entirely personal preference. Suggested tablecloth sizes below are based on an overhang of between 15cm to 25cm.
Remember, if we don’t have your ideal tablecloth size, no problem. We custom make to perfectly fit your table. Contact us to chat about what would suit you best.
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It is absolutely beautiful and great quality. Thank you
SPECTACULAR.
Another lovely item. Excellent packing and fast delivery.
Loved the tablecloth received without any delay. Thank you.
Great service and lovely tablecloth just a described. Thanks
Beautiful product.
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