Auvers-sur-Oise: Van Gogh Self guided walking tour with an APP

4.7 (3 reviews) Paris, France
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

As dawn breaks over Auvers-sur-Oise, the landscape transforms into the vibrant scene that captivated Van Gogh in his final days. Stroll through this timeless French village and feel the master's spirit in every corner. Start at the humble room where he spent his last moments, then follow his gaze across the golden wheat fields he painted with fervent brushstrokes.

Time is fleeting, just like Van Gogh's 70 prolific days here, producing artwork soaked in raw emotion. The iconic church still stands under the dramatic sky he immortalized, and the town cemetery quietly cradles his simple grave beside his beloved brother Theo, a poignant reminder of ephemeral genius.

Don't let this chance slip awayexperience this pilgrimage before these sacred spaces change. Walk where greatness walked, see through the eyes of genius, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Auvers before it's gone.

What's included

  • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Audio Guide
  • Access to Auvers-sur-Oise: Van Gogh Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
  • 30+ narration points of popular locations in Auvers-sur-Oise
  • Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
  • Entry Fee of The Racines de Van Gogh (Optional) to be purchased directly at the attraction
  • Entry Fee of The The Maison du Docteur Gachet (Optional) to be purchased directly at the attraction

What to expect

  1. 5m
    This hidden lane, lined with quaint cottages and gardens, feels like a scene from Van Gogh’s Houses at Auvers, blending nature and architecture in a tranquil, painterly moment.
  2. 5m
    Rue de l'Église, with its quiet charm and sloping rooftops, echoes Van Gogh’s White House at Night, where a glowing window and starlit sky bring a simple village scene to emotional life.
  3. Pass by
    Rue de l'Église and Rue Daubigny unfold like pages from Van Gogh’s sketchbooklined with quiet homes, slate rooftops, and soft façades that echo the mood.
  4. 5m
    A quaint stone staircase winds left, echoing Van Gogh’s gaze. Climb upward toward the Church of Auvers, where each step brings you closer to the scene that inspired one of his final masterpieces.
  5. Eglise Notre-Dame d'Auvers
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Église Notre-Dame d'Auvers stands just as Van Gogh painted it weathered stone, soft light, and quiet paths capturing the timeless, rustic beauty that defined his final creative days.
  6. 5m
    This bronze statue of Daubigny, created in 1906, shows the artist in quiet reflection, holding his palette and brushes, gazing over Auvers the village that shaped his legacy in landscape art.
  7. Pass by
    Turn right onto Rue du Général de Gaulle, where quiet charm and rustic façades echo Van Gogh’s brush strokes, step drawing you deeper into the painter’s vibrant vision of village life.
  8. Parc Van gogh
    5m
    Parc Van Gogh is a peaceful, tree-lined retreat in Auvers-sur-Oise, honouring Vincent’s arrival in 1890 as he sought calm after a year in the asylumserenity echoing through every shaded path.
  9. Pass by
    Place de la Mairie is Auvers-sur-Oise’s civic heart, with a stately stone town hall, fluttering French flags, and timeless charm that reflect the village’s elegance and quiet pride.
  10. Auberge Ravoux
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Auberge Ravoux, Van Gogh’s final home, offers a moving glimpse into his last days. Visit Room No. 5 and dine in the restored inn where he once shared quiet meals.
  11. Pass by
    L'Escalier d’Auvers, where Van Gogh painted daily village life in 1890, captures stone steps, red-roofed homes, and local figures in vivid brushstrokes beneath a bright blue sky.
  12. 5m
    Square de la Résistance is a peaceful park in Auvers with a moving war memorial at its heart, honouring local lives lost in the World Wars amid greenery and quiet reflection.
  13. Pass by
    Continue along D928 as it becomes Rue de Zunder, a gentle stretch lined with village homes and greenery, leading you toward the quieter edges of Auvers where Van Gogh once wandered in thought.
  14. Maison du Docteur Gachet
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Maison du Docteur Gachet is a peaceful, ivy-covered retreat where Van Gogh found brief solace, an intimate space of healing, art, and friendship nestled along a quiet, tree-lined lane.
  15. Chateau d'Auvers
    15m
    The Château d’Auvers is a grand 17th-century estate overlooking Auvers, with terraced gardens and sweeping views that once inspired Van Gogh’s landscapes.
  16. Pass by
    Stroll down Rue de Léry, a quiet, leafy lane lined with stone houses and climbing vinesechoing the same peaceful charm Van Gogh once experienced on his walks through the village.
  17. 5m
    Walk along Rue Alphonse Callé and spot number 44 on your left the Musée de l’Absinthe, a small museum dedicated to the mysterious “green fairy” that once inspired and unsettled 19th-century artists.
  18. Pass by
    Stroll past Atelier-Daubigny, home of landscape pioneer Charles-François Daubigny, whose plein air style helped shape Impressionism and deeply influenced artists like Monet and Van Gogh.
  19. Pass by
    Turn onto Sente du Montier, a narrow, rising path lined with wild grasses and blooms like stepping into a living painting brushed with soft strokes of green, gold, and violet.
  20. Auvers-sur-Oise
    15m
    The Auvers-sur-Oise Cemetery is a peaceful, modest resting place where quiet rows of old headstones lead you to the ivy-covered graves of Vincent and Theo van Gogh.
  21. 10m
    As you near the train station, glimpse Van Gogh’s View of Auvers rooftops, orchards, and church rising gently the same timeless scene he painted in his final weeks.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the front of the Auvers-sur-Oise Train Station

End point

The Tour ends at ue Sur L´église D’auvers Sur Oise, which is our last stop

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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