The "Honky Chateau," mansion was built in the 18th centuries. It has made so many memories to artist like David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, and many others during the 70's era. This place was known as France's "Abbey Road."
Its name "Honky Chateau" was derived from Elton John's album after he recorded them in 1972. It is now set to go back to business this year, and besides music, the new owners also have plans beyond that. They want to expand to sculpting, writing and painting in the place.
In an interview with BBC, Herouville village mayor said of the place, "It was the original residential studio. It was a kind of hotel. The musicians didn't just make music - they could sleep, eat, live here. If they wanted to record in the middle of the night that was fine."
Back in the days the former owner Michel Magne, also a composer, was celebrated for his hospitality in the place. The man already committed suicide some years ago, because of the debts that are being run after from him, but during the glory days of the Chateau, It was known to offer that bohemian lifestyle that includes, drugs, drinks and sex parties.
The place was left abandoned because of protection orders that has prohibited redevelopers to touch it. Thanks to four music fans who purchased the place. It was reported in TeamRock that they have already started trainings sessions for sound engineers. They really want the place to be open for business soon.
Stephan Marchi, one of the co-owner of the place said of his colleagues and the place, "We have been friends for 30 years, and for 30 years we have had a dream of building a place where expertise and creativity can be seamlessly associated. He also added that they want to recreate the state of mind that prevailed here in the early '70s, which is, "Freedom."
