Lacoste and the Marquis de Sade

Lacoste and the Marquis de Sade

Located in the Luberon, the small village of Lacoste is famous for its superb view over the valley of the Calavon , the Mounts of Vaucluse and the Mount Ventoux, but also for its castle.

This monument was the home of the Marquis de Sade during few years. You can find the description of the caslte in some Marquis de Sade's books, for example in La Marquise de Ganges or Les cent vingt journées de Sodome, under the name Château de Silling.

Full of history, this place was listed " Monument Historiquie " by the French Ministry of Culture.

Now, the castled is owned by Pierre Cardin and can be visited during the summer season.

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