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Villers-Cotterêts

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Villers-Cotterêts

Villers-Cotterêts is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vaumoise, 13km from Château de Pierrefonds.

Villers-Cotterêts is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 10,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villers-Cotterêts 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 Villers-Cotterêts to your route.

About Villers-Cotterêts

Villers-Cotterêts (pronounced [vilɛʁ kɔt(ə)ʁɛ]) is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France, France. It is notable as the signing-place in 1539 of the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts discontinuing the use of Latin in official French documents, and as the birthplace in 1802 of French novelist Alexandre Dumas

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Where is Villers-Cotterêts located?

Villers-Cotterêts is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2531 latitude, 3.0900 longitude.

What is the population of Villers-Cotterêts?

Villers-Cotterêts has a population of approximately 10,068 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
10,068
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.2531, 3.0900

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 Villers-Cotterêts

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château de Pierrefonds

A fairy-tale castle restored by Viollet-le-Duc, its turrets a magnet for filmmakers and dreamers.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Château de Compiègne

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

27 km · about 30 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.

40 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Paris

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Walt Disney Studios Park Paris

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

48 km · about 55 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 Villers-Cotterêts.

Vaumoise

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,008

La Ferté-Milon

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 2,359

Mareuil-sur-Ourcq

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,491

Morienval

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,094

Pierrefonds

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 2,217

Betz

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,014

Crépy-en-Valois

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 15,694

Neuilly-Saint-Front

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 2,103

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