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Lacoste, France

Just over 2 week ago, my boyfriend and I flew from Hong Kong to Paris to embark on our most spontaneous adventure yet. Ever since my brother started working in Lacoste, France, I promised him that I’d visit. After countless times of thinking about it, we finally made the trip. We hopped on a train to Avignon, where we then rented a car. We drove to the small southern town of Lacoste in the stunningly beautiful Provence region of France.

Lacoste, France

I really had no idea what to expect, having not been to France since I was young. Even then, we went to Paris and didn’t have a chance to explore more of the country. Provence was entirely not what I expected in the best way possible. Driving there, we were streaming past endless green fields, flowers, and lavender beds. The sun was bright and shining and I honestly felt right at home. It reminded me of the drives through the countryside of Georgia where I grew up. 

Lacoste, France

We only spent 2 nights close to Lacoste at La Coquillade, a nice hotel overlooking its own vineyards.

I was lucky enough to be able to run through both mornings we were there. On our first night, SCAD was having a huge welcoming party. I wish I could express how amazingly magical the evening was. First of all, I was shocked by how quaint Lacoste was. It’s actually a tiny village that seemed very medieval to me. It used to be a hippie colony in the 1970s, before SCAD bought it out and transformed it into a campus.

Lacoste, France

There were colorful balloons and paper mache flowers tied around the stone entryways and passages.

Buckets were lining the cobblestone streets, filled with rainbow streamers, poms poms, and SCAD cardboard cutouts. The staff were dressed up in animal headdresses and bandanas, handing out brightly coloured lollipops and cotton candy. I felt like I was in a fairytale land. I was so proud of my brother, speaking fluent French directing people around. He went to France not knowing any French, but in just a couple of years became fluent.

Lacoste, France

I felt like such a proud young sister. I couldn’t believe that was my brother. As for the event itself, there was a parade with big life-size puppets made by one of the students. We walked around the campus and saw the students’ art projects. Then, there was a reception after where we got to see the most stunning sunset. We stayed for the Euro Cup soccer game at the cutest local salad shop called YaYa Bocata

Everyone in France seemed to watch soccer religiously and it was fun to join in with the locals.

Provence, France

Our second day, we woke up and went to an outdoor market that my brother recommended.

The market had everything from fresh fruits & veggies to handmade soap, woven baskets, wooden tableware, and lavender filled pillows.

After that, we drove to the neighbouring village of Bonnieux. We climbed to the town church at the top before going back to the hotel to swim. Then meet my brother for the game. I’ll admit, I’m not a big soccer fan. However, you can’t help but get a bit excited about it when everyone else is. We enjoyed an outdoor BBQ and stayed up late.

France

It was sad saying goodbye to my brother after such a short visit. But we made the most of our time in Provence and had such a blast. The next morning, we got up early to start our drive to Saint Tropez. I did take a lot of videos though, which I’m working on editing and getting up on my Youtube channel soon so stay tuned!

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