Exile on Main St.
The basement becomes a studio
1971
The Rolling Stones recorded Exile on Main St. material in the basement of Keith Richards’ Villa Nellcôte, using their mobile recording studio.
Music in real places
MusicVilla Nellcôte, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d’Azur
Explore the places
These historical places remain in the list while their map positions are researched.
- Villa Nellcôte, Villefranche-sur-Mer — Private location; no pin
Music happened here
Reading the place today
Respect the occupants’ privacy.
This place remains listed without a map pin.