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Things to see in Villers-Cotterêts (France): 11 places and when to go
Villers-Cotterêts is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Museums and art (4), Temples (1). The best known are Château de Pierrefonds, Longpont Abbey and Notre Dame de Morienval. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.2554, 3.0923
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 48 km as the crow flies
What to see in Villers-Cotterêts
The places in and around Villers-Cotterêts, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château de PierrefondsFrench castle13 km
- Longpont AbbeyAbbey located in Aisne, in France9.5 km
- Notre Dame de MorienvalAbbey located in Oise, in France13 km
- Alexandre Dumas MuseumMuseum in Villers-Cotterêts, France330 m
- Gare de PierrefondsRailway station in Pierrefonds, France14 km
- Cité internationale de la langue françaiseMuseum in Villers-Cotterêts, France2 m
- Valsery AbbeyAbbey located in Aisne, in France8.9 km
- Mausolée du Général CharpentierMausoleum located in Aisne, in France5.1 km
- Château de MontgobertChâteau in Picardy, France7.1 km
- Statue of Jean RacineMonument9.2 km
- Domaine du Bois d'AucourtHistory14 km
When to go to Villers-Cotterêts
The best time to visit Villers-Cotterêts is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. In March, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Villers-Cotterêts
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Blérancourt14 places29 km
- Isles-les-Meldeuses17 places29 km
- Courcelles-sur-Vesle11 places36 km
- Senlis23 places37 km
- Francières10 places39 km
- Bassevelle12 places39 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villers-Cotterêts?
The best known: Château de Pierrefonds, Longpont Abbey, Notre Dame de Morienval, Alexandre Dumas Museum, Gare de Pierrefonds. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villers-Cotterêts?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Villers-Cotterêts?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 48 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villers-Cotterêts as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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