Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger owns an 18th-century château in France’s Loire Valley, where he regularly spends time each summer and celebrates his birthday. The property, known as Château de Fourchette, is located in Pocé-sur-Cisse and was once the residence of Duke Étienne-François de Choiseul.Jagger’s connection to the region dates back to childhood holidays spent at a campsite nearby. He bought the rectangular building, topped by a mansard roof, in 1980 for 2.2 million francs, equivalent to about $477,000. According to Architectural Digest, the estate covers 50 acres and includes landscaped gardens, a professional recording studio and leisure facilities.
Mick Jagger’s French château has a history dating back to the 18th century
The château is in Pocé-sur-Cisse, a town in France’s Loire Valley, and is known as Château de Fourchette. Before Jagger owned it, the property was the residence of Duke Étienne-François de Choiseul, a celebrated army officer and diplomat who lived from 1719 to 1785.The singer was drawn to the area partly because he had spent his childhood holidays at the nearby Île d’Or campsite, about a 10-minute drive away. He bought the rectangular house, which has a mansard roof, in 1980 for 2.2 million francs, or $477,000. Jagger returns to the château every summer.The property is also associated with his annual birthday celebrations on July 26; locals say fireworks may sometimes be seen from the grounds.
Mick Jagger’s Château de Fourchette features 50 acres of gardens and a swimming pool
The château is set within 50 acres of landscaped gardens, giving the historic property extensive grounds around the main building. The estate includes a pond, a waterfall, a swimming pool and a tennis court. It also has a Japanese pagoda, adding another distinctive feature to the grounds.The gardens are part of the setting where Jagger spends time during his summer visits. The singer takes on ordinary outdoor tasks, including tending his vegetable garden and pruning his rose bushes. He also looks after sheep and works on do-it-yourself projects around the property.These activities form part of the rural routine he enjoys at the French retreat, alongside cooking and playing guitar. The gardens are elegantly landscaped and surround the historic residence.
Mick Jagger’s Château de Fourchette has a recording studio used by the Rolling Stones
The French château has a professional recording studio that has been used by the Rolling Stones. The band recorded its album ‘A Bigger Bang’ at the property. Released in 2005, it was the group’s first studio album following an eight-year break.During the COVID lockdown, the singer also filmed himself inside the château several times. One appearance was for ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon. The property serves as more than a holiday home as it has also provided a place for the musician and his band to work. The recording studio remains one of the estate’s notable features.
How bespoke furnishings shaped the interiors of Mick Jagger’s French château
The château’s interiors include furnishings made with fabrics selected for the residence. According to Architectural Digest, a retired upholsterer who worked on the residence’s decor recalled using fine fabrics for its furnishings. He explained that the colours of the fabric appeared to change with the sunlight, making the room look different throughout the day. He also described the project as a rare opportunity to work with exceptionally beautiful materials and create armchairs using techniques he had not previously tried.Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available reports. The Times of India has not independently verified the details of the property, its features, or the information about its history and use.
