Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps with 6 miles walk

5.0 (265 reviews) Paris, France
Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

Trade Paris for a 40-min train ride to the Vexin reserve. In a small group (6-7 max), hike 6 miles through Auvers-sur-Oise to explore the birth of Impressionism and the life of Vincent van Gogh.

Guided by a pro, discover what made Vincent unique: while early impressionists chased external light, Van Gogh painted raw, internal emotion with fierce color and thick strokes.

We'll walk in his exact footsteps along the Oise River and sweeping wheatfields, immersing ourselves in the poignant village where he spent the final, hyper-productive 70 days of his life, created over 70 masterpieces, and died. Return with a profound view of his tragic genius.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure a fun and fulfilling experience for everyone, the route is designed for guests who can comfortably walk 10km (6 miles) at a moderate pace. This will allow us to fully appreciate the scenery, enjoy the experience together and keep up with the tour schedule.

What's included

  • Some snacks
  • you have to bring your own packed lunch
  • Public Transportation fees
  • Bring enough water with you (1.5L is recommended)

What to expect

  1. Pontoise
    Pass by
    We start our walk from this town along the river Oise toward the village of Auvers sur Oise
  2. Chateau d'Auvers
    30m
    On our way to enter the village of Auvers sur Oise, we take the lunch break in the castle's jardin à la francaise. The museum is not included in the trip.
  3. Auvers-sur-Oise
    1h
    This is the village in which Vincent Van Gogh spent the last 70 days of his life. I will guide you through the village and show you some of the locations where he did some of his paintings. You get to see also the house where he stayed and died.
  4. Eglise Notre-Dame d'Auvers
    10m
    This is the church from one of the most famous painting Van Gogh did and that you can see in the Orsay Museum in Paris.
  5. Auvers-sur-Oise Cemetery
    10m
    This is the last home of Vincent Van Gogh

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gare du Nord Level 0 Hall 3B suburban lines (line H) In front of the platform 35

End point

Gare du Nord Level 0 Hall 3B suburban lines (line H) In front of the platform 35

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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