Lacoste is a perched medieval village in the Vaucluse department, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park.

Known for its cobbled streets, golden stone houses, and ruined castle that dominates the landscape, Lacoste offers breathtaking views of the Bonnieux plain and Mont Ventoux. The village is famous for having been home to the Marquis de Sade in the 18th century, whose castle, now partially restored, is a symbol of the region.

Lacoste is also a center of culture and art, home to an American art school (Savannah College of Art and Design) and artists' studios. Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in the Vaucluse, it attracts visitors with its authenticity, historical heritage, and peaceful atmosphere, nestled between unspoiled nature and architectural treasures.

Lacoste, a hilltop village in the Luberon region of Provence, is a village with a fascinating past.

From Gallo-Roman times, its castle, now an iconic landmark, was the heart of a powerful lordship, first in the hands of the Simiane family, then the Marquis de Sade. In the Middle Ages, Lacoste distinguished itself as a refuge for Protestants and Waldensians, attracting violent repression from the authorities: in 1545, the village was the scene of a massacre perpetrated by Meynier d’Oppède, who exterminated almost the entire population accused of heresy.

In the 18th century, Lacoste became famous for having sheltered the Marquis de Sade, whose name remains associated with audacity, scandal, and libertine morals. His castle, partially destroyed during the French Revolution, still overlooks the village and serves as a reminder of this infamous era.

After a period of decline, Lacoste was reborn in the 20th century thanks to the impetus of personalities like Pierre Cardin, who bought and restored the castle, organizing festivals there and reviving this place steeped in history.

Today, the village combines Provençal charm, preserved heritage and cultural influence, attracting visitors and art lovers from all over the world.

The hilltop villages like the old town of Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult, Gargas, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Château de Lourmarin, the Colorado Provençale, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and its chasm, Avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Pont d’Avignon, Château La Coste en Provence (wine estate, contemporary art center in Puy-Sainte-Réparade), Marseille, the Mucem, the Old Port, Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, Aix-en-Provence, the Cours Mirabeau...

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