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Pierrefonds

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Pierrefonds

Pierrefonds is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cuise-la-Motte, 13km from Château de Compiègne.

Pierrefonds is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 2,217, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pierrefonds sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pierrefonds to your route.

About Pierrefonds

The Château de Pierrefonds (French pronunciation: [ʃɑto d(ə) pjɛʁfɔ̃]) is a castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise department in the Hauts-de-France region, Northern France. It is located on the southeast edge of the forest of Compiègne, northeast of Paris, between the towns of Villers-Cotterêts and

Read more Compiègne. The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century.

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Pierrefonds offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pierrefonds located?

Pierrefonds is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3488 latitude, 2.9779 longitude.

What is the population of Pierrefonds?

Pierrefonds has a population of approximately 2,217 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,217
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.3488, 2.9779

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Pierrefonds

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château de Compiègne

A vast imperial palace of Napoleon and Napoleon III, set beside one of France's grandest forests.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Parc Astérix

French theme park north of Paris based on the beloved Astérix comic book series with Gallic-themed rides and shows.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Château de Chantilly

A grand estate north of Paris housing the Musée Condé, the second largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Paris

Europe's most visited theme park featuring Disney magic with a French flair just outside Paris.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Walt Disney Studios Park Paris

The second gate at Disneyland Paris dedicated to the magic of Disney and Pixar filmmaking.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pierrefonds.

Cuise-la-Motte

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,478

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Morienval

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7 km awayPop. 1,094

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9 km awayPop. 1,954

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🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,824

Choisy-au-Bac

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,839

Vaumoise

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,008

Béthisy-Saint-Martin

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,184

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