The oldest current buildings in Lacoste date to the 14th century. After surviving wars, plagues, and invaders, the village was revived in the late 15th century when the Vaudois people moved there from higher alpine valleys. The ancient château is perhaps the most famous structure because of its most infamous inhabitant, the Marquis de Sade. Pierre Cardin, the château’s current owner, can be seen around the village. The oldest structures of the château date to Gallo Roman times. Today, around 200 people live in Lacoste permanently and are called “les Lacostois(es).”
The Lacoste School of the Arts was founded in 1970 by American art professor and painter Bernard Pfriem. Over the years the college has been owned or operated by several entities. In 2002 the Savannah College of Art and Design has acquired the campus and invested millions of dollars into upgrading the facilities, infrastructures and academic programming available to its students.
Today, the campus is equipped to welcome students four quarters per year and offer courses in an array of disciplines. Participants in the Lacoste program join a tradition that began 40 years ago and leave it with an experience that is timeless.
Links to other Lacoste information sites can be found under the Lacoste Info column. ~Peace and Cupcakes~
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