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   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 père .

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   Villers-Cotterêts (/ v i. l ɛ ʁ. k ɔ. t ʁ ɛ / [1]) est une commune française située dans le département de l'Aisne, en région Hauts-de-France.

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4. www.cite-langue-francaise.frBienvenue à la Cité internationale de la langue française

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   Découvrez un lieu culturel et de vie entièrement dédié à la langue française et aux cultures francophones, au cœur du château de Villers-Cotterêts dans l'Aisne.

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   Nestled in the heart of the Retz forest, Villers-Cotterêts is a royal city, it houses a castle built by Francis I. Today closed to the visit, the castle is the object of a program of restoration launched by the center of the national monuments.

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   • Longitude: 3.0908159 (E 3° 5’ 27”)

   • Latitude: 49.2550610 (N 49° 15’ 18”)
   • Municipality: Villers-Cotterêts

6. francetoday.com › learn › french-languageFrench Monument of the Month: Villers-Cotterêts - France Today

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   Oct 11, 2023 · This month, the château de Villers-Cotterêts and its exciting new identity as the brand new Cité Internationale de la Langue Française. The imposing Villers-Cotterêts royal palace is located in the heart of the Aisne département, a 45-minute train ride away from Paris.

7. www.cite-langue-francaise.fr › en › discoverHistory of the castle of Villers-Cotterêts

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   Villers-Cotterêts, beating heart of the kingdom of France. Loved by the kings of France, in particular Henry II who hunted deer there for seven or eight hours at a time, Villers-Cotterêts became a sort of ephemeral capital of the kingdom where politics were decided.

8. www.tourisme-villers-cotterets.frAccueil - Office de tourisme Retz-en-Valois

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   Balades et randonnées pédestres, mais également découvertes, visites de sites d’exception à vivre en famille, entre amis ou en amoureux. Site officiel de la destination Retz-en-Valois à moins d'une heure de Paris : Villers-Cotterêts, La Ferté-Milon, Vic-sur-Aisne.

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   What's new at Villers-Cotterêts?

   • The château de Villers-Cotterêts is given a new lease of life as the brand new Cité Internationale de la Langue Française.

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   What is Villers-Cotterêts?

   • The château is now being brought back to life and is set to become the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française, a centre celebrating the French language. The project was instigated by French President, Emmanuel Macron. Villers-Cotterêts is, in fact, located in an area famous for its iconic links with French literary history.

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   Why should you visit the Château de Villers-Cotterêts?

   • Following four years of works under the direction of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, the château de Villers-Cotterêts is now ready to open its doors to the public. As the very first cultural venue entirely dedicated to the French language, visitors will be able to share in its richness, vitality and diversity.

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   Why is Villers-Cotterêts famous in French law?

   • Villers-Cotterêts is famous in French law because of the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts of 1539 signed by king Francis I of France ('François Ier'), which made French the official language in the kingdom instead of regional languages like Occitan or the elite European lingua franca of the time, Latin.

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   Why was Villers-Cotterêts important?

   • To indulge in his favorite activity, hunting, a symbol of the elite, he built a royal palace in the middle of the Retz forest, the largest in France at the time. Villers-Cotterêts, then a modest village, also had the advantage of being the geographical heart of the Duchy of Valois, the dynasty from which Francis I came.

   History of the castle of Villers-Cotterêts - Centre des monuments

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   What to do in Villers-Cotterêts?

   • For nature lovers, the proximity of the forest offers many opportunities for walks and hikes, some sites are equipped with picnic tables. Contact the Tourist Office on +33 (0) 3 23 96 55 10 for all the information regarding Villers-Cotterêts and its surroundings.

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