Maison des Artistes

What Maison des Artistes does

Maison des Artistes is a multi-service cultural venue operating from the historic Villa des Améthystes (built 1926, formerly owned by Maurice Herzog) at 84 chemin de la Tournette in central Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. The company is registered as a Société Anonyme (SA) with €76,600 share capital under SIRET 80352872800014, headquartered in Annecy, and employs 21 people. It integrates four core offerings under one roof: a professional recording studio (Neve VR 48 console, Pro Tools HD9 with 32x32 I/O, ADAM S3X-H monitors, extensive vintage instrument collection including Fender Rhodes MK1 88, Wurlitzer EP200, ARP 2600, Oberheim OB-8, Roland TR-808, and a Neumann/AKG/Shure microphone locker), an artist residence accommodating up to six creators, a bar open Wednesday–Saturday from 18h to 02h with live programming, and a privatizable event venue featuring a MIDAS M32R stage console, 200 m² panoramic terrace, and 50-seat/120-standing capacity.

The business model draws revenue from four streams: bar transactions (cocktails, wines, craft beers), studio bookings for recording/mixing/mastering, recurring artist residence stays, and one-time event privatization fees (corporate events, private parties, seminars). Distribution is direct and venue-based, with no e-commerce or digital delivery; clients are sourced via the website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and notably through core partnerships with CosmoJazz Festival, UNES Festival (2025 edition), Kollab (Korean music event, July 2026), and regional cultural associations including Hilarant Prod and Des Petites Ailes. Geographic reach is regional — primarily Chamonix and the broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes market — with marketing aimed at clientele from Geneva (80 km), Lausanne (100 km), Chambéry (120 km), and Annecy (100 km). The ownership is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Maison des Artistes

Legal name

LA MAISON DES ARTISTES

Website

https://maisondesartistes-chamonix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maison des Artistes is a Chamonix-Mont-Blanc cultural venue in the historic 1926 Villa des Améthystes that combines a professional recording studio, artist residence, bar, and event venue to serve musicians, resident artists, event organizers, and regional bar patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Venue and Music Recording Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Cultural & Heritage Entertainment Booking (Traditional/Folk Acts) (HSACAHAG)

Keywords

• Recording studio services
• Artist residency programs
• Event venue rental
• Live music bar
• Cultural venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bar Sales: Beverage sales including cocktails, wines, local craft beers, and non-alcoholic options. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 18h to 2h, serving bar customers and event attendees.
2. Event Privatization: Private event bookings for corporate events, private parties, seminars with equipped stage, bar, and 200m² panoramic terrace. Club capacity of 50 seated and 120 standing.
3. Recording Studio Services: Professional recording services including sound recording, mixing, and mastering. Offers live session capture and concert recording directly from salon and stage to control room.
4. Artistic Residence: Artist accommodation services in Villa des Améthystes featuring rooms for up to six artists, fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, and collaborative workspace in Chamonix center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maison des Artistes operates a multi-service cultural venue in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc combining a professional recording studio (with Neve VR 48 console and vintage instruments), an artist residence accommodating up to six creatives, a bar with live entertainment, and private event venue rental with a 200 m² panoramic Mont-Blanc terrace. Services are delivered on-premises at the historic Villa des Améthystes and target musicians, artists, event organizers, and bar patrons.

Product overview

Maison des Artistes is a multi-service cultural venue operating as a unified offering of interconnected services: a professional recording studio (studio d'enregistrement), an artist residency (résidence artistique), a bar with live entertainment, and event privatization capabilities. The venue is housed in the historic Villa des Améthystes (built 1926) in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. These services complement each other, allowing artists to record, reside on-site, and perform at the same location, while the bar and events programming provide ongoing cultural activities for the public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio d'enregistrement (Recording Studio)

Quantifiable outcome

• Location accessible within 80-120km from Geneva, Lausanne, Chambéry, Annecy

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KollabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026Event collaboration with Kollab for The Pong Nang traditional Korean music concert on July 28, 2026. Joint programming and organization of cultural event with support from Province autonome spéciale de Jeju and Association Jeju Mecenat.
• UNES FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2025Partnership with UNES Festival for 2025 edition including minimarket, tombola, Queer Peaks discussions, and closing night with Stunt, Akastella, Collectif enfant Sauvage, and Mondial Relax.
• Local CaterersminorOthersPartnerships with various local caterers for event privatization services. Enables customized dining experiences including cocktail receptions, buffets, and seated dinners for private events.
• CosmoJazz FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival partnership making Maison des Artistes a central venue for CosmoJazz Festival concerts and artistic encounters. Regular collaboration with regional cultural festivals.
• Regional Cultural AssociationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular collaboration with cultural associations from the region for enriched programming including Hilarant Prod (comedy), Des Petites Ailes (improv theater), and various musical collectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Real World Studios: Peter Gabriel's residential recording complex in Box, Wiltshire. Combines world-class studio with on-site residential accommodation and creative programming — the closest functional analogue to Maison des Artistes' integrated studio-residence-event model.
• Château d'Hérouville: Iconic historic French recording château northwest of Paris, famous for Bowie, Elton John, and Bee Gees sessions. Residential studio inside a heritage property — strong match for Maison des Artistes' villa-based, residential recording model.
• Blackbird Studio: Nashville-based world-class residential recording facility run by John and Martina McBride. Comparable as a high-end boutique studio with vintage analog character and residential options targeting professional recording artists.
• La Fabrique: Historic recording studio and creative residence in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Offers residential recording in a heritage setting with associated events, directly comparable to Maison des Artistes' French rural studio-residence positioning.
• The Church Studios: London residential recording studio (Dave Stewart) housed in a converted church with on-site restaurant and event programming. Comparable mix of heritage venue, residential recording, and curated cultural events under one roof.
• Sonic Ranch Studios: Residential recording studio on a Texas ranch. Combines high-end recording gear with full live-in accommodation and event-friendly grounds — a destination recording model comparable to Maison des Artistes' residential, retreat-style offering.

Broad incumbents

• Le Trianon: Historic Parisian performance hall presenting concerts, comedy, and cultural events. Shares the heritage-venue-with-cultural-programming positioning, but operates as a much larger, urban presenting incumbent rather than a multi-service creative hub.
• Hansa Studios: Historic Berlin recording studio (Bowie, U2) operating as part of a broader professional audio ecosystem. Comparable heritage analog character and appeal to artists seeking distinctive sonic identity, though at much larger scale and urban setting.
• La Maroquinerie: Paris concert venue and live music club hosting touring and emerging artists. Comparable event/venue programming arm, but as an urban, larger-capacity incumbent without the studio or residence component.

Regional players

• Studios La Frette: Residential recording studio in La Frette, Isère, in the French Alps not far from Chamonix. Operates in the same regional market for boutique French-alpine recording, though without the equivalent event/bar/residence programming layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maisondesartisteschamonix
• Instagraminstagram.com/maisondesartisteschamonix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-des-artistes-chamonix

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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