In 2001, Pierre Cardin bought the ruined château once owned by the Marquis de Sade; after nearly seven years and millions of euros in restoration work, the historic Provence site became a music and theatre festival venue
- High above the Luberon Valley in southern France, an old hilltop castle once linked to the infamous Marquis de Sade has been given a new purpose after years of restoration.
- French fashion designer Pierre Cardin bought the 11th-century Château de Lacoste in 2001 to save it from further damage.
- He spent millions of euros on repairs and restoration work.
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- High above the Luberon Valley in southern France, an old hilltop castle once linked to the infamous Marquis de Sade has been given a new purpose after years of restoration.
- French fashion designer Pierre Cardin bought the 11th-century Château de Lacoste in 2001 to save it from further damage.
- He spent millions of euros on repairs and restoration work.
Sources: Times of India