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$ 850,000,000
Est. payment | /mo
14 Beds
8 Baths
$ 850,000,000
Est. payment | /mo
14 Beds
8 Baths
Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Bedrooms 14
Year Built 1890
Property Description
In the late 1890's, a banker named Eugène Thomas, restored an old military base overlooking the bay of Villefranche. Named Château Amicitia – which means friendship in Latin – the 16-room Belle Époque mansion was purchased in the early 1900's by Count Ernst de Brulatour, the first secretary of the American Embassy in France.In 1971, the Rolling Stones decided to go into exile in France to avoid huge taxes and having their assets seized by the British government, and it was at Villa Nellcôte that Keith Richards made a base for himself, Anita Pallenberg and their son, Marlon. Like Cannes in the late 19th century and early 20th century, Villefranche was a popular winter destination for royalty and wealthy visitors. And then, in April 1971, the wealthy rock and roll royalty arrived - The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones set up a mobile recording studio at Villa Nellcôte, and here in a basement room they recorded much of their album ‘Exile on Main St'.
The Rolling Stones set up a mobile recording studio at Villa Nellcôte, and here in a basement room they recorded much of their album ‘Exile on Main St'.
Listed by Nataly Aranda • Nataly Aranda