Time has stood still in this 14th century village located in the Vaucluse region of southern France. The hilly cobblestone streets are home to a handful of year round residents that enjoy being surrounded by mountains, lavender, sunshine and vistas the rest of us can only dream about.
Lacoste is home to many things, most notably, the Chateau de Lacoste, home of the Marquis de Sade. His castle sits at the highest point of the town and over the years fell into great disrepair. Fortunately, the fashion designer, Pierre Cardin, purchased it, restored it and it is now a cultural center for the entire region boasting a beautiful amphitheater for outdoor concerts, operas and plays. His influence trickled down into the village as well and the buildings have been slowly, lovingly, brought back to life.
This village has special meaning for me as it is home to SCAD Lacoste, a study abroad campus that gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant French cultural community for a semester. SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), a university devoted to training students in the arts, goes beyond a traditional university setting. Committed to providing the best opportunities for incredibly gifted and creative young minds, SCAD builds on relationships throughout the art, film, photography and design world. My role is connecting people and creating collaborations that enhance all aspects of the university's curriculum both in France and the US. It is a role that I relish and gives back to me in spades as I watch the graduates go on to find so much success in their fields.
I invite you to check out the university and think about planning a little visit to this beautiful region of France that has so, so much to offer.... except sunshine last weekend.
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