SCAD Lacoste

Experience the magic of SCAD Lacoste

Culture. Créativité. Coeur.

SCAD Lacoste cultivates artistry and innovation in the heart of Provence, hosting illuminating experiences that welcome guests to connect with creative visionaries. Beckoned by a magic unlike anywhere in the world, visitors seek inspiration in the idyllic landscapes of southern France amid thoughtfully preserved architectural marvels dating from the ninth to the 19th centuries.

Acclaimed museums, festivals, and forums have made SCAD Lacoste an international destination. Enjoy curated showcases and celebrations of art, design, film, and more as you discover imaginative works by SCAD students and alumni immersed in the storied history and culture of the region.

Map of SCAD Lacoste

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One ticket, myriad curated experiences.

Admission

Adults €6
Seasonal pass €10
Ages 12 and under Free
Reduced price €3
(Job seekers, RSA recipients and students)

Your paid admission grants you access to all ticketed experiences. Paid admission is not required for Café des Artistes or shopSCAD.

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Location

Rue Saint-Trophime
Lacoste, France

Hours

Hours vary by experience.

Shop. Dine. Discover.

Exterior of Cafe des Artistes

Café des Artistes

An oasis en plein air

Delight in bistro-style dining on the scenic veranda.

Hours

Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 4–6 p.m.

Interior of shopSCAD

shopSCAD

A boutique nonpareil

Shop fine art, jewelry, and unique goods by SCAD’s creative community.

Hours

May, June, September

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


May 10–11, May 31–June 1, June 7–8

Saturday–Sunday, 2–6 p.m.


June 16-Aug. 31

Open daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2–7 p.m

SCAD alum Hannah Polski in her atelier

SCAD Alumni Atelier
Rue des Artistes

A vista of the artist’s process

Witness the generative spark of creativity on the Rue des Artistes, where SCAD graduates in residence at the SCAD Alumni Atelier welcome guests into their studios to view works in progress and learn more about their process.

Hours

May, June, September

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


May 10–11, May 31–June 1, June 7–8

Saturday–Sunday, 2–6 p.m.


June 16-Aug. 31

Open daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2–7 p.m.

Museums and exhibitions

Mannequin in André Leon Talley's iconic red robe.

SCAD FASH Lacoste

Icons of design

SCAD FASH Lacoste celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium. The museum features dynamic exhibitions, captivating films, and engaging events that harness the rich legacy of fashion history to inspire contemporary designers and future innovations. Witness the triumphant breadth of André Leon Talley’s influence in Le Style est Éternel, a dazzling display of his iconic wardrobe supplemented by photographs and invaluable ephemera.

View current exhibitions

Hours

April 1 – June 13 & Sept. 28 – Oct. 31

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


June 15 to Sept. 26

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


Bank holidays:

Open for Easter holidays (April 5–6)

Fête du travail (May 1–3)

Ascension (May 14–17)

Pentecôte (May 24–25)

Musée SCAD Lacoste

Origin stories

Discover the history and culture of Lacoste through local artifacts and immersive visual storytelling as Musée SCAD Lacoste traces the village’s transformation into a vibrant center for creative exploration.

Hours

April 1 – June 13 & Sept. 28 – Oct. 31

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


June 15 to Sept. 26

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


Bank holidays:

Open for Easter holidays (April 5–6)

Fête du travail (May 1–3)

Ascension (May 14–17)

Pentecôte (May 24–25)

Woman in green dress standing in Musée SCAD Lacoste.
Alumni exhibitions on display

Studio Bee
100% Made by SCAD

Future forward

Experience the exceptional breadth and intellectual rigor of the university’s top-ranked fashion program in this curated showcase of designs by SCAD alumni.

Hours

April 1 – June 13 & Sept. 28 – Oct. 31

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


June 15 to Sept. 26

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


Bank holidays:

Open for Easter holidays (April 5–6)

Fête du travail (May 1–3)

Ascension (May 14–17)

Pentecôte (May 24–25)

‘Unfold’ by DRIFT

Multisensory immersion

Translating the body’s rhythmic data into infinite variations of botanical geometries, Unfold by Dutch artist duo DRIFT invites deep reflections on the symbiotic dance between the natural world and the human form.

Hours

April 1 – June 13 & Sept. 28 – Oct. 31

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


June 15 to Sept. 26

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


Bank holidays:

Open for Easter holidays (April 5–6)

Fête du travail (May 1–3)

Ascension (May 14–17)

Pentecôte (May 24–25)

Woman lying on her back, looking up at a flower installation.
SCAD Lacoste Promenade de Sculptures

La Promenade de Sculptures

Artistry on parade

Experience the transformative power of the 3D medium at the SCAD Lacoste Promenade de Sculptures. Framed by gorgeous views of the Luberon Valley, explore 10 large-scale works embodying the ingenuity of SCAD’s global network of artists.

Hours

May, June, September

Monday–Friday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2-6 p.m.


May 10–11, May 31–June 1, June 7–8

Saturday–Sunday, 2–6 p.m.


June 16-Aug. 31

Open daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2–7 p.m.

Festivals

Lacoste Animation Fest logo

April

SCAD Lacoste AnimationFest

Enjoy the best in animation and digital media with industry professionals during two days of screenings and presentations on the future of entertainment.

Les Nocturnes light show on side of Lacoste buildings

June

Les Nocturnes

Delight in a mesmerizing light show and atmospheric soundscape, created by students in SCAD’s top-ranked motion media design program, along the cobblestone streets of SCAD Lacoste.

Student using virtual reality goggles in class

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls approximately than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. A 2025 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation.

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