WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis de Sade Castle | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Panorama + Castle Ruin + Art | Self | Either |
| 2 | Village Itself | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Village | Self | Free |
| 3 | St. Trophime Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
1. Marquis de Sade Castle Ruin
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Panorama + Castle Ruin + Art
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free or Paid
French Names
Château du Marquis de Sade
Château de Lacoste
The Château de Lacoste, originally from the 11th century and modified in the following centuries, is known for having been owned in the 18th century by the Marquis de Sade, a noble of the time famous for his libertinism.
The château is now in ruins.
Its main attraction is its elevated location, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding valley.
There are also a few sculptures on the grounds.
Access to the exterior is free.
Entry to the interior of the château requires a fee.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
2. Village Itself
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Village
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Lacoste is located in the northern part of the Luberon Massif, perched on high ground.
Walking around the village reveals a charming mix of medieval architecture and Provençal character. The narrow streets and quaint squares offer a relaxed, authentic atmosphere.
The village is also known for hosting a campus of the American university SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).
3. St. Trophime Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Trophime
A 12th-century Romanesque church.
