Discover a Renaissance gem in Villers-Cotterêts
Book NowVisits to the Pavillon Henri II will resume on 4th 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: Every Saturday and Sunday from April 4, 2026 until September 27, 2026, excepted on May 30 and July 4, 5, 11 and 12. Special opening on April 6 and May 14 and 15.
- Prices: Guided tour €6.50 / Free under 10 years old
- Bookings: online | last minute
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..."
