Discover a Renaissance gem in Villers-Cotterêts
Book NowVisits to the Pavillon Henri II are currently closed, but the pavilion will be open for the exhibition
“Sèvres Impérial et Royal s'invite à Villers-Cotterêts” from December 14, 2025, to January 11, 2026.
Reservations can be made via the reservation module or below in the events section.
Visits to the Pavillon Henri II will resume in April 2026. Visits by appointment at least 48h in advance.
For slots released within 48h before the visit, last-minute bookings are possible herePractical Information
- Opening hours: 11 am - 5 pm
- Days open: Starting April 4, 2026 (details to follow by the end of January 2026)
- Prices: Guided tour €6.50 / Free under 10 years old
- Bookings: online | last minute
Don't miss our actual events at the Pavillon Henri II. Reservations here.
Presentation
The Henri II Pavilion, former royal pavilion of the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, features remarkable Renaissance decor: woodwork, coffered ceilings, and mural paintings. Prestigious owners: François I, Duke Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, King Louis-Philippe I.
Alexandre Dumas mentions it in his Memoirs: "The house of Monsieur Deviolaine was a palace much appreciated by me..."
