Château d'Hérouville

The Château d’Hérouville is a country château in the Île-de-France region that became widely known in the late 20th century for its on-site recording studio. The studio conversion date and its role in the music industry are the château’s primary claim to wider significance.

Composer and producer Michel Magne bought and converted the château into a residential recording studio in 1969. During the 1970s the studio hosted numerous international artists; the recording operation later closed and the property has had varied uses since.

The château lies in the Île-de-France region, north of Paris; the nearest larger towns are within commuting distance of the Paris metropolitan area. Exact visitor access can vary because the property has been in private hands since the studio closed.

• Studio history: Converted into a commercial recording studio in 1969 by Michel Magne and used throughout the 1970s by a range of international artists.
• Access note: The château is private property and the building has undergone periods of commercial use and disuse; approach with respect to access restrictions.

What to See #

• Recording studio (former): The former on-site recording studio was created by composer Michel Magne in 1969 and functioned as a residential recording complex during the 1970s, attracting international pop and rock acts.