MEDIA COVERAGE – LE CHÂTEAU D'HÉROUVILLE

Main events at the Château since the arrival of the new owners

May 2015

DOCUMENTARY ON DAVID BOWIE IN HÉROUVILLE

Morgane Group Production directed a TV documentary on David Bowie, centered on his musical past experiences in the castle: « David Bowie, l’homme aux cent visages ou le fantôme d’Hérouville ». The film, written by the journalist Christophe Conte from the French magazine “Les Inrockuptibles”, was broadcast on France 4 television channel, in January 2016.

June 2015

OPEN DAY AT THE CHÂTEAU FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE HÉROUVILLE VILLAGE

After 35 years of a secluded existence, the castle re-opens its doors, and welcomes the inhabitants of the Hérouville village. In a spontaneous spirit of solidarity, 40 of them will take this opportunity to thoroughly revamp the park.

September 2015

THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE FRENCH BAND « AIR » AT HÉROUVILLE

The co-founder of the French band “Air”, Nicolas Godin, interviewed at the Château for the broadcast national channel, France Culture.

November 2015

INTERVIEW OF THE NEW OWNERS OF THE CHÂTEAU BY THE BBC

BBC’s Hugh Schofield, conduct an interview with the new owners on the rebirth of the Château d’Hérouville : “The return of the Honky Château”.

January 2016

ARTICLE IN THE TIMES MAGAZINE

Article in ‘The Times’ by Adam Sage: ‘Honky Château is back’

January 2016

DAVID BOWIE

Reportage by France 3 television channel at the Château d’Hérouville, just after the death of David Bowie. The artist recorded two albums at the Château – “Pinups” and “Low” – and produced the album “The Idiot” for Iggy Pop.

Since Mid 2016

ARTE SESSIONS AT THE CHÂTEAU

In co-production with Arte TV, Morgane Prod and Le Château d’Hérouville, shootings of live musical performances of international artists begin at the Château.
Renowned artists such as, Sting, Gregory Porter, Melody Gardot, Metronomy…, settle down for one day in this mythical place.
After more than 35 years of silence, music echoes again inside the walls and in the park…

Music and recording equipment is provided by the chateau, musical recording and mixing is carried out by the castle’s team.

September 2016