When he was in France, Johnny Hallyday spent his time in the villa in Marnes-la-Coquette, where he saw his last two children grow up, Jade, 17, and Joy, 13. It is for this reason that he finally reconsidered his decision to sell the house in 2010. He who claimed not to like this pied-à-terre ultimately remained too attached to the family memories relating to it to to be able to part with it. Twelve years later, the house is for sale and is still looking for a buyer despite the various offers that have been made in recent months.
After the Pacific Palisades residence in Los Angeles, sold for 11.5 million, Laeticia Hallyday chose to part with the jewel of the Hauts-de-Seine which they have enjoyed for so long to, in particular, pay off the tax debts left to her. Johnny Hallyday after his death. On sale at 15 million euros at the start of the year, a first couple will make an offer below the price: 10.5 million euros. A first vain attempt after a refusal of the banks to grant financing to the interested parties.
New offer five months later at 8.45 million euros. A client of Sotheby’s, Pierre Reynaud, is behind it. But the legal disputes in which the property dealer seems to be involved pose a problem. Last June, he was indicted for corruption of a foreign official. Despite everything, discussions are taking place, the sale is still envisaged as we learn Paris Match : “We carried out the usual checks, respecting the presumption of innocence, indicates Gilles Gauer, lawyer for Laeticia Hallyday. But as soon as the request for proof of the lawful origin of the funds was launched, a classic and compulsory approach, we were left without news..” A summons issued by a bailiff, reiterating the request, will remain a dead letter. Until this letter dated June 29, 2022, sent by the notary of Pierre Reynaud, meaning without explanation or comment “we are obliged to withdraw our offer” explained Maître Gauer at Paris-Match.
Marnes-la-Coquette is therefore still looking for its future owner. While waiting to find a buyer, the villa is gradually being emptied of the trinkets and collectibles that Johnny Hallyday has been piling up for years. If these relics will soon be exhibited to the delight of fans who still miss the rocker so much, the memories remain deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of those who have intimately rubbed shoulders with Johnny. The most precious, finally…