Discover a Renaissance gem in Villers-Cotterêts
Book NowVisits by appointment at least 48h in advance.
For slots released within 48h before the visit, last-minute bookings are possible here
Practical Information
- Opening hours: 11 am - 5 pm
- Days open: Saturdays and Sundays, April 5 - September 28, 2025 (closed June 28 - July 13)
- Prices: Guided tour €6.50 / Free under 10 years old
- Bookings: online | last minute
Current Event
Don’t miss our current event at Pavillon Henri II. For more information or booking, please contact us directly.
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..."
