5 Reasons the Rolling Stones Recorded in France
- They became tax exiles from Britain in 1971 after spending the money they owed in taxes.
- Mick Jagger settled in Paris, while Keith Richards rented a villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
- The rest of the band settled in the south of France, making it the practical base for recording.
- Recording began in the basement of Richards’ rented villa, Nellcôte, out of necessity.
- The location allowed them to avoid British tax authorities while continuing to work.