Auvers-Sur-Oise: Van Gogh, Art and Hotels

In Auvers-Sur-Oise, Van Gogh's stay at the Auberge Ravoux, the works of the Daubigny family, and historic buildings offer different ways to explore the history of art and the town. If you're looking for a hotel for a cultural trip, you can decide on a focus in advance: are you primarily interested in Vincent van Gogh, Impressionist art, or the town's architecture? The following topics offer concrete points of reference.

Van Gogh and the Auberge Ravoux

Vincent van Gogh spent his last 70 days at the Auberge Ravoux. His room, No. 5, is a 7 m² attic room that has remained unchanged since 1890. The two historical details complement each other: the 70 days describe his stay at the auberge, while the room number, area, and state of preservation identify a specific room in greater detail. For a Van Gogh-focused visit, the auberge thus combines a specific length of stay with a precisely identified place.

Art and architectural history

The Musée Daubigny permanently displays around 30 works by C.-F. Daubigny and his son Karl. The selection in the permanent exhibition may change during an expansion phase. The museum therefore offers a distinct way to explore art history, separate from the Van Gogh themes.

The Château d’Auvers was built in the 17th century. The château features a multimedia tour of Impressionism; the cultural program may change. The park also offers a more immersive Impressionist experience as you stroll around the grounds. Check the current program and park access before your trip if this stop is part of your plans.

The house acquired by Paul Gachet in 1872 became a place of creative exchange between Cézanne, Pissarro, Guillaumin, and Paul van Ryssel. The grounds of the Maison du docteur Gachet include the garden that Van Gogh immortalized in his works twice. Together, the history of the house, the artistic exchange, and the garden offer a different perspective on the town's art history than the auberge or the Musée Daubigny's collection.

The Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption also brings together architectural and art history: it was founded toward the end of the 10th century and is best known for a painting by Vincent van Gogh. Auvers-Sur-Oise is also designated a Site Patrimonial Remarquable and has nine sites designated as Monuments Historiques. This designation adds a broader perspective on the built heritage to the stories of individual houses and works of art.

Getting to know the Chemin des Peintres

The Chemin des Peintres is a 9 km route in Auvers-Sur-Oise. In addition, a one-hour village loop on the Chemin des Peintres, accessible to everyone, takes you to discover the main places painted by Van Gogh. The details describe different aspects: 9 km is the length of the route, while one hour is the duration of the village loop. You can plan accordingly, depending on whether the overall route length or the time required for the village loop matters more to you. Route details may be updated, so check them before setting out.

Getting there and planning your hotel

From Paris Nord station, take Line H to Valmondois, then a connecting service to Auvers-Sur-Oise. Services and timetables may change; check the current connection before your trip. For your hotel planning, it helps to decide on a focus and take the visiting conditions for each site into account, particularly if your plans depend on access to a specific location or the park.

Discover more destinations: L'isle-Adam, Baillet-en-France, Argenteuil, Écouen, Vétheuil, Gonesse, Boisemont, Cergy.

For the regional travel overview: Val-D'oise.