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Villers-Cotterêts
City in Hauts-de-France, France
Overview
Villers-Cotterêts is a picturesque small town in the Hauts-de-France region, noted for its rich historical heritage and lush surrounding countryside. Best known as the birthplace of Alexandre Dumas and home to the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, it combines rural charm with French classicism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
10,376
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.25°, 3.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,792
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-12.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
706 mm
Internet Speed
338 Mbps
Upload
342 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
282.0
Airport
CSF
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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