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Mick Jagger's Luxurious French Retreat
16 Apr
Summary
- Mick Jagger purchased his French chateau for $2.2 million in 1982.
- The estate features a Japanese garden, pools, and a tennis court.
- The chateau has a professional recording studio, used for 'A Bigger Bang'.
Rock and Roll legend Mick Jagger, now 82, has found a personal sanctuary in France's Loire Valley at his 18th-century estate, Château La Fourchette. He acquired the property, along with 50 acres, in 1982 for £2.2 million with his then-wife Jerry Hall. This luxurious retreat now features a Japanese-style garden, swimming pools, and a tennis court, serving as Jagger's primary residence with fiancée Melanie Hamrick.
The château is more than just a home; it houses a professional recording studio. It is widely reported that Jagger and The Rolling Stones recorded their 2005 album, 'A Bigger Bang,' within its walls. This French haven offers Jagger a peaceful escape, a sentiment he echoes by calling it his 'haven of peace in the valley of kings'.
Jagger's connection to France runs deep, with childhood vacations spent nearby at the Île d'Or campsite. He also maintains a six-bedroom beach house, Stargroves villa, on the Caribbean island of Mustique. Recent events, including an attack on Melanie Hamrick in London, have further solidified their preference for spending time at their French estate.
