Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger bought the 18th-century French estate Château de Fourchette in Pocé-sur-Cisse for 2.2 million francs, or about $477,000, in 1980.
The Times of India reported that the 50-acre Loire Valley property, once home to Duke Étienne-François de Choiseul, features a professional recording studio where the band recorded its 2005 album A Bigger Bang.
- Mick Jagger purchased the historic French chateau in 1980 for 2.2 million francs, translating to roughly $477,000 at the time.
- The 50-acre estate includes extensive gardens, a swimming pool, a pond, a waterfall, and a professional recording studio utilized by the Rolling Stones.
- The property serves as the musician’s summer retreat where he regularly spends time and celebrates his birthday on July 26.
The estate in the Loire Valley dates back to the 18th century and previously housed Duke Étienne-François de Choiseul, a diplomat and army officer who lived from 1719 to 1785, according to The Times of India. Jagger acquired the rectangular building, featuring a mansard roof, after being drawn to the region from childhood holidays spent at the nearby Île d’Or campsite located about a 10-minute drive away.
The singer returns to the property every summer. Locals report that fireworks are sometimes visible from the grounds during his annual birthday celebrations on July 26, The Times of India noted.
Set within 50 acres of landscaped gardens, the property includes a swimming pool, a tennis court, a pond, a waterfall, and a Japanese pagoda. During his summer stays, Jagger engages in ordinary outdoor tasks such as tending a vegetable garden, pruning rose bushes, looking after sheep, and managing do-it-yourself projects around the estate.
Interior furnishings were crafted using bespoke fabrics selected specifically for the residence. A retired upholsterer who worked on the decor recalled that the colors of the fabric appeared to shift with changing sunlight, making the rooms look different throughout the day, The Times of India reported.
| Property Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purchase Year | 1980 |
| Purchase Price | 2.2 million francs (~$477,000) |
| Estate Size | 50 acres |
| Location | Pocé-sur-Cisse, Loire Valley, France |
Beyond acting as a private holiday home, the chateau houses a professional recording studio that has served the Rolling Stones for their creative projects. The band recorded its 2005 studio album A Bigger Bang at the estate following an eight-year break, according to The Times of India.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, the singer also filmed himself inside the property on multiple occasions, including an appearance for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
