A premium art & countryside escape through the landscapes that inspired Vincent Van Gogh — just outside Paris.
Booking
Please click on the button below to see the details of the available packages for this trip:🌻 WHY GO?
Step into the landscapes that inspired some of the most powerful paintings in art history.
Just outside Paris lies the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise — forever connected to the life and legacy of Vincent van Gogh.
In the final months of his life, Van Gogh painted more than 70 masterpieces here. The rolling wheat fields, quiet village paths, and historic buildings became the inspiration for some of the most emotional paintings in modern art.
On this premium art & countryside experience, you won’t just visit a destination — you will walk through the landscapes that shaped one of the world’s greatest artists.
Expect a perfect blend of:
🎨 Art history
🌿 Scenic countryside walking
🏡 Historic French village charm
📸 Iconic photography locations
This is a carefully curated cultural escape from Paris.
🌟WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?
🎨 Auvers-sur-Oise – The Village of Van Gogh
Explore the charming countryside village where the artist created some of his most iconic paintings.
⛪ The Church of Auvers
Visit the famous church immortalized in Van Gogh’s painting The Church at Auvers.
🏛 Maison de Van Gogh Museum
Discover the small inn where Van Gogh spent his final days.
🏰 Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise
A stunning historic castle surrounded by elegant gardens and countryside landscapes.
🌾 Van Gogh Wheat Fields Walk
Walk through the landscapes that inspired some of the artist’s final masterpieces.
🪦 Van Gogh & Theo Graves
Visit the peaceful cemetery where Vincent and his brother Theo rest side by side.
🌊 Oise River Countryside Trails
Relaxed scenic walking paths along quiet riverbanks.
🌳 Hidden Valley Forest Trails
Discover tranquil woodland paths far away from tourist crowds.
🏡 Traditional French Village Streets
Stone houses, bakeries, cafés, and charming streets that feel frozen in time.
☕ Relaxing Countryside Café Break
Enjoy coffee, pastry, or lunch in a picturesque French village setting.
✨ Optional Add-On Experiences (available on ticket page):
• Absinthe Museum visit
• Scenic Oise River boat cruise
📅TRIP DETAILS
Start and End Date: Saturday, 25 April.
Meeting Location and Time:
- Option A: Meet inside Paris Gare du Nord at 9:00 am on Saturday.
- Option B: Meet outside Auvers-sur-Oise Train Station at 10:00 am on Saturday.
Note: Exact platform location in Paris Gare du Nord will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants the day before the trip.
Finishing Location and Time:
- Option A: Paris Gare du Nord at 5:30 pm on Saturday.
- Option B: Auvers-sur-Oise Train Station at 4.30 pm on Saturday.
Hiking Distance: 12 km from Auvers-sur-Oise and back.
Hiking Duration: ~5–6 hours including breaks.
Elevation Gain: ~150 m.
Hiking Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – walking through village streets, countryside trails and historical landmarks.
Pace: Relaxed & social.
Kid and Pet Friendly : Yes
Optional Add-Ons:
- Absinthe Museum
- River Cruise
What is Included?
- Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration of the trip.
- Transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (depending on ticket selection).
- Scenic countryside hike around Auvers-sur-Oise.
- Guided art & history storytelling throughout the trip.
- Visit to key Van Gogh locations in Auvers-sur-Oise.
- Entry to Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise.
- Group coordination for train travel (Option A).
- Small friendly group atmosphere.
- Access to a WhatsApp group and Google photos album dedicated for this trip.
Note: Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.
What is not Included?
- Lunch / personal food expenses.
- Optional experiences (Absinthe Museum / River Cruise).
What to Bring?
Weather is temperament and can vary between raining and sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum:
- Packed lunch for break during hike
- Comfortable walking shoes / hiking shoes
- Light rain jacket
- Rain trousers
- Small day backpack
- Sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Water (minimum 1L)
How to get to Auvers-sur-Oise?
Train: Auvers-sur-Oise can be reached from Paris Gare du Nord in about 1 hour via regional trains.
Regular regional trains run throughout the day.
🗺 WHAT IS THE PLAN?
🕘 9:00 AM – Meet at Paris Gare du Nord
Meet your guide and fellow travelers at Paris Gare du Nord.
After a quick introduction, we board the train together toward Auvers-sur-Oise.
🚆 9:15 AM – Train Journey to Auvers-sur-Oise
Enjoy a scenic train ride through the northern Paris countryside as we leave the busy city behind and head toward the peaceful landscapes that inspired Vincent van Gogh.
🏡 10:15 AM – Arrival in Auvers-sur-Oise
We arrive in the charming village and begin our exploration with an introduction to Van Gogh’s life during his final months.
🎨 10:30 AM – Visit Maison de Van Gogh
Visit Maison de Van Gogh, where the artist spent the last 70 days of his life and created some of his most famous works.
⛪ 11:15 AM – Church of Auvers & Village Walk
See the famous Church of Auvers, immortalized in one of Van Gogh’s most iconic paintings.
We then stroll through the quiet village streets and historic buildings.
🌾 12:00 PM – Countryside Walk through Van Gogh’s Landscapes
We walk through the beautiful countryside paths and wheat fields that inspired many of Van Gogh’s final paintings. This section offers some of the most beautiful viewpoints and photo opportunities of the day.
🍽 1:00 PM – Lunch Break in the Village
Enjoy a relaxed lunch break in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Participants are free to choose from charming local cafés or bakeries.
🏰 2:00 PM – Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise
Visit Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise, a beautiful historic château featuring immersive exhibitions about the world of Impressionist painters.
🪦 3:30 PM – Van Gogh & Theo’s Graves
Visit Van Gogh’s Grave, a peaceful and meaningful place where Vincent and his brother Theo rest side by side.
☕ 4:00 PM – Free Time in Auvers-sur-Oise
Relax in the village square, enjoy a coffee, browse small art shops, or explore optional add-on experiences available during ticket booking.
🚆 4:30 PM – Return Journey Begins
We head back toward Paris Gare du Nord for the return train.
🕔 ~5:30 PM – Arrival Back in Paris
Arrival at Paris Gare du Nord, marking the end of this beautiful art and countryside escape inspired by Van Gogh.
🌿 A DAY OF ART, NATURE & SLOW TRAVEL
Step away from the busy streets of Paris and walk through the timeless countryside that inspired one of the world’s greatest artists.
🎨 Art
🌿 Nature
🏡 French countryside charm
Join us for a unique cultural escape into the landscapes of Van Gogh.
WHAT IS NEXT ?
- WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a WhatsApp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
- Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU FOR ANY QUERIES / CONCERNS?
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Join our WhatsApp community to connect with fellow travelers and ask your questions:
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Or reach out to Vincent Scheidecker via WhatsApp private message or SMS:
+33 6 60 25 62 66
WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY TRANSACTION FEES?
Transaction fees apply only when you use the ticketing system available on this page.
If you prefer to avoid these fees, we offer the option of paying via bank transfer. To arrange a bank transfer or if you have any questions, please contact Vincent Scheidecker directly via WhatsApp private message:
+33 6 60 25 62 66
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WHAT IS NEXT?
- WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a whatsapp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
- Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
- Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
- Free cancellation up to 7 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund.
- If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.
- Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
- Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.
- UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
- UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
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