Before sharing life with Laeticia, Johnny Hallyday had several great love stories, including one with Nathalie Baye in the early 1980s. The actress passed away at the age of 77 after a long illness on April 17, 2026. Together, they formed one of the most memorable couples of their time, united by passion, music, and cinema. Laura Smet was born from their relationship in 1983. During this time, the couple enjoyed escaping the Parisian hustle and bustle to recharge in the countryside, in a charming house located in Vallièvre, a small village in the heart of Creuse.
This building, owned by Nathalie Baye for nearly thirty years, was the backdrop for many family memories. Both artists retreated there whenever possible, enjoying the calm and simplicity of country life. However, in 2008, the actress made the decision to sell the property for about 600,000 euros to a couple from South Africa.
But since that transaction, the house has not seen the same life. Today, the property is abandoned, a bitter realization for the village residents. The mayor of Vallièvre, Valérie Bertin, stated in an interview with Le Parisien: “We had only one contact with the new owners. It is now up to the municipality to ensure maintenance when the vegetation overflows from the land. Its condition has deteriorated significantly over the years.”
This situation saddens both the residents and fans of the singer, with some even contacting the town hall to inquire about visiting and paying tribute to the idol who has passed away. In the 1980s, the couple’s presence in Vallièvre left a mark on the village. Johnny Hallyday and Nathalie Baye led a simple life, far from the glamor of the sets and tours. “We saw them doing their shopping in the village,” recalled a resident quoted by Le Parisien.
Persistent regret for Nathalie Baye
He continued: “Johnny always had a kind word, always smiling. sometimes we met him behind the wheel of his luxury cars, one of which displayed his initials, JH, on the bodywork. A true star.” Nathalie Baye had expressed several times that she would have liked to keep this house, as she was so attached to this place full of memories. “Of course, we would have liked a different fate for this beautiful house,” added the mayor, recalling that Vallièvre has often attracted artists, such as the family of Claude Miller or the director Luc Béraud.
Even today, despite its abandonment, the Vallièvre residence remains a symbol of a bygone era, that of a free and sincere love between two French icons. A place frozen in time, still echoing with the past of Johnny Hallyday and Nathalie Baye.
