Lacoste
Park on the north side of the town and then walk in. Lacoste is located opposite the village of Bonnieux. This small town of less than 500 residents stretches up the hill from the commercial area up to the old castle. Walk the interesting old medieval stone streets. Religion impacted the villages of this area. In the 16th Century, Lacoste embraced Protestanism and that caused problems as the village was on the border of the Papal States of Comtat Venaissin.
Of note is the Marquis de Sade stayed at the castle of Lacoste from 1769 to 1772 and returned later before being imprisoned in 1777.
Walk, or more appropriately said, climb the cobbled lanes. Lacoste has beautiful scenes to enjoy.
Walkways through the old town.
Lacoste has well-restored buildings.
Lacoste scenes.
The walk through the old towns takes you through the old Guard's Portal (Portail de la Garde).
Beautiful old campanile marks the entrance to the seigniorial space.
Remains of the castle of Lacoste. During the French Revolution stones were removed and sold. There were a series of owners, of note, French designed Pierre Cardin bought the castle in 2001, continued with restoration work, and holds some events within the walls of the castle.