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Van Gogh route in Auvers-sur-Oise: 15 places and paintings to connect
From the station to the banks of the Oise, connect the room of the Auberge Ravoux, the town hall, the church, the tombs, the fields, the Gachet house and the gardens to the paintings painted during the last 70 days of Vincent van Gogh.
This guide does not promise fifteen exact “points” frozen: it explains what remains, what can be visited, where the panels are located and how to compare a real place with a painting that transforms shapes, colors and distances.
Quick response
What is the best order to visit Auvers in the footsteps of Van Gogh?
Start in the center, go up towards the church and the cemetery, continue in the fields, then keep Doctor Gachet's house and the banks of the Oise for the second part of the day. This order recounts the stay while limiting return trips.
Village center
Station, statue, Auberge Ravoux, town hall, museum and rue Daubigny.
Ascent to the plateau
Staircase, church, cemetery, fields and panoramas of Auvers.
Gachet and Daubigny
Houses, gardens and artist network before and around Van Gogh.
Return via Oise
A quieter end along the river before reaching the station.
Three zones
Read the village before walking
Auvers is stretched between the river and the plateau. Grouping the stages by zone makes it easy to shorten the route if the weather, timetables or fatigue require it.
Center · steps 1 to 7
The densest part in visitable places and biographical history.
- Station
- Statue of Zadkin
- Ravoux Inn
- Town Hall
- Daubigny Museum
- Roots website
- Chateau
Tray · steps 8 to 12
The best sequence to connect architecture, tombs and large landscapes.
- Auvers Staircase
- Church
- Cemetery
- Crow field
- Plain and Vessenots
West and Oise · stages 13 to 15
The relationship with Gachet, the legacy of Daubigny and the return by the river.
- Gachet House
- Daubigny house-workshop
- Bords de l'Oise
Complete route
All 15 locations, in order of visit
Each step combines a place visible today, a table of the store and a detail to observe. The durations indicate the time on site; they do not always include waiting or opening sites.
Auvers-sur-oise station
Start by understanding the geography: the Oise at the bottom, the village in the middle, the agricultural plateau above. Van Gogh arrived here on May 20, 1890 after a visit to Paris.
Board to linkAuvers landscape after the rain
To watch: Spot the bell tower and the relief straight away: they will explain the climbs of the day.
Van Gogh Park and statue of Zadkine
The statue of Ossip Zadkine, designed in 1961, does not seek photographic resemblance: it stretches the painter in motion, almost already absorbed by the landscape.
Board to linkA silhouette that has become a memory
To watch: Look at the mantle, the inclined body and the relationship between modern sculpture and Van Gogh myth.
Auberge Ravoux, room n° 5
Van Gogh stayed in small room n° 5 from May 20 to July 29, 1890. The 7 m² attic remained empty; the visit shows the material scale of his last 70 days.
Board to linkPortrait of Adeline Ravoux
To watch: Set aside enough time for the guided tour and screening, not just the facade.
Auvers Square and Town Hall
The building is almost opposite the hostel. Compare the actual vertical architecture with the bustling square, flags and festive accents of the painting.
Board to linkAuvers Town Hall on July 14
To watch: Reproduction panel allows immediate comparison, but painting is not a photograph.
Daubigny Museum
The museum places Van Gogh in a longer history of Auvers: Daubigny, Corot, Oudinot and the artists who came to work on the banks of the Oise.
Board to linkThe Daubigny Garden
To watch: Check the current exhibition; the museum and the Daubigny house-workshop are two distinct places.
Roots website
The motif was brought closer to an embankment on rue Daubigny after an investigation combining old postcards, botany and art history. The protected site can be visited according to specific slots.
Board to linkTree roots
To watch: Talk about the last probable work, not an absolute certainty: the exact chronology remains debated.
Auvers Castle and Belvedere
The castle is not a place of Van Gogh's stay, but its terraces give a useful reading of the relief, roofs and valley. His journey is devoted to impressionism.
Board to linkHouses in Auvers
To watch: If you don't visit the interior, at least cross the gardens and look down at the village from the height.
Auvers Staircase
Here, the village becomes a system of diagonals: steps, walls, roof and vegetation. The pattern shows how Van Gogh constructs space with lines more than a wise perspective.
Board to linkThe Auvers Staircase
To watch: Stand slightly behind to read the succession of shots rather than looking for an identical framing.
Notre-dame-de-l’assomption Church
The actual building is Romanesque and Gothic; in the canvas, the walls undulate, the sky pushes the mass forward and two paths surround the church.
Board to linkThe Church Auvers-sur-Oise
To watch: Go around the bedside: Van Gogh's view is not that of the main facade.
Cemetery, graves of Vincent and Theo
The two twin tombs, covered in ivy, bring together Vincent and his brother Theo. The site is sober: keep silent and avoid treating the place as a setting.
Board to linkWheat fields with Auvers in the background
To watch: From the surrounding area, the village appears under the plateau as in several horizontal panoramas.
Viewpoint from the Wheat Field to the Crows
The panel compares the painting and the agricultural landscape. The divergent paths, dense sky and birds have fueled a tragic reading, but the work is not proven like the last painting.
Board to linkWheat field with crows
To watch: Respect crops and stay on trails; the condition of the field naturally changes depending on the season.
Auvers Plain and Vessenots
This step broadens the outlook: long cultivation strips, compact houses and low horizon. It highlights the “double square” formats of recent weeks.
Board to linkLes Vessenots in Auvers
To watch: Don't look for just one magical location: walk and observe how the strips of the landscape recompose themselves.
House of Doctor Gachet
Gachet receives Van Gogh at Pissarro's request. House, garden, engraving workshop and terrace illuminate a relationship made of medicine, friendship, collection and creation.
Board to linkThe Garden of Doctor Gachet
To watch: Associate the place with the portrait of the doctor, Marguerite with the piano and paintings in the garden.
House-workshop and garden of Daubigny
Van Gogh admired Charles-François Daubigny, a landscape pioneer on the motif. He painted his garden in several versions, including large horizontal formats.
Board to linkThe Daubigny Garden
To watch: Check the hours of the house-workshop separately; this private place is not the Daubigny Museum.
Oise banks
Finish by the river to find the other Auvers: boats, banks, trees and traffic in the valley. This calm sequence contrasts with the open plateau.
Board to linkBank of Oise in Auvers
To watch: Then return to the station through the center; keep a margin before the last train.
Real photos
What you will see today
They allow you to prepare points of view without depending on distant images likely to break.
Three formulas
2 hours, half a day or a whole day?
The right choice depends less on distance than on the number of interior visits. Houses and museums impose schedules; the church, cemetery, signs and fields are more flexible.
| Time available | Recommended steps | What you understand | What you leave behind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | Train station → Inn → town hall → staircase → church → cemetery → crow field → train station. | The biographical core and the most famous motifs. | Museums, Gachet house, Daubigny and banks of the Oise. |
| Half day | Add the room at the Auberge Ravoux, the Daubigny Museum or the Château and a real loop in the fields. | The relationship between village, plateau and production of the 70 days. | Choose between Gachet and a long tour of the castle. |
| Day | The 15 stages, with lunch, Gachet house, Daubigny house-workshop and return via the Oise. | Auvers as a network of artists, not just as a setting for Van Gogh's death. | Nothing essential, if the times coincide. |
Coming in 2026
Train from Paris, walk and timetables to check
The Impressionist Train offers a direct connection on certain days, while the regular route generally requires a connection. The works may modify the service: check the route the same day.
| Option | Information 2026 | Good reflex |
|---|---|---|
| Direct train | Paris-Nord 9:38 a.m. → Auvers 10:22 a.m.; return 6:15 p.m. → 6:50 p.m., from April 4 to November 1, 2026, weekends and public holidays. | Check the work and interruption dates on Transilien before leaving. |
| Regular train | Line H with connection depending on the day, often via Valmondois. | Use the Île-de-France Mobilités calculator, not a memorized schedule. |
| On foot | The center is compact, but the climb to the plateau and the extension towards Gachet add elevation and kilometers. | Stable shoes, water and sun protection; stay on agricultural paths. |
| Official plan | The 2026 tourist plan indicates the Van Gogh loop, the Painters' Path and the main panels. | Download the PDF or collect it from the Tourist Office, Van Gogh Park. |
18 works
The Auvers gallery to take on the route
Open the tables before walking and keep the cards on hand. Images are displayed in full with object-fit: container : no framing cuts the work.
Auvers-sur-Oise Town Hall on July 14
See reproduction →The Church of Auvers-sur-Oise
See reproduction →The Auvers Staircase
See reproduction →Wheat field with crows
See reproduction →Wheat fields with Auvers in the background
See reproduction →Les Vessenots in Auvers
See reproduction →The Auvers plain
See reproduction →Portrait of Doctor Gachet
See reproduction →The Garden of Doctor Gachet in Auvers
See reproduction →Daubigny's garden
See reproduction →Tree roots
See reproduction →Portrait of Adeline Ravoux
See reproduction →
Chaumières in Auvers-sur-Oise
See reproduction →
Houses in Auvers-sur-Oise
See reproduction →
Street in Auvers-sur-Oise
See reproduction →Auvers landscape after the rain
See reproduction →
Auvers Garden
See reproduction →Bank of Oise in Auvers
See reproduction →Shop collections
Extend each area with a verified collection
The links below point to active collections in the store and group reproductions by location or pattern.
Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise
The central collection: church, town hall, fields, gardens, houses and portraits.
Wheat fields
Harvests, paths, crows and horizontal panoramas.
Van Gogh Houses
Cottages, streets and architecture that have become almost organic.
Van Gogh Gardens
Daubigny, Gachet and the vegetation of recent weeks.
Portraits
Gachet, Adeline Ravoux and the faces linked to the stay.
All Van Goghs
Explore all available reproductions.
Historical accuracy
Three preconceived ideas to leave by the wayside
A good itinerary should help you look, but also prevent legends from replacing facts.
The last painting
Wheat field with crows not proven as a last work. Tree roots is often considered the last worked.
The exact point
The panels offer pattern connections. Van Gogh moves, simplifies and intensifies: he does not mechanically copy a panorama.
Only a dark period
The 70 days contain portraits, gardens, format research and very constructed landscapes, not just tragic omens.
Auvers is not isolated
Daubigny, Gachet, Pissarro, Cézanne and others form an earlier and contemporary artistic network in Van Gogh.
Sources and credits
Prepare the visit with the right sources
Schedules change; historical facts and locations have been cross-checked with the Tourist Office, Transilien, Van Gogh's House, the Musée d'Orsay and Van Gogh Route.
Painters' path, Van Gogh loop, 2026 plan, Maison Gachet and Racines site.
2026 planOfficial map, sectors, cultural places and painting panels.
TransilienDirect train 2026, timetables, prices and interruption dates.
House of Van GoghRoom n° 5, visit and official information of the Auberge Ravoux.
Musée d'Orsay70 days, 74 paintings and thirteen works in double square format.
Van Gogh RoadPreserved places, works created in Auvers and context of the stay.
Wikimedia CommonsFree photographs of the station, town hall, castle, church, tombs, statue and Gachet house.
Internal guideDetailed article on the Auberge Ravoux, the room and the last 70 days.
FAQs
Practical questions about the Van Gogh route
Short answers to keep in mind before taking the train or choosing a version of the route.
How many kilometers does the route from Van Gogh to Auvers take?
The official central loop lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. The complete Painters' Path reaches 9 km. Our 15-step route varies between approximately 7 and 9 km depending on options and returns.
Can you do everything in one day from Paris?
Yes. The seasonal direct train leaves around eight hours on site on certain weekends and public holidays. However, you must check the service and book visits at fixed times.
Where to start the route?
Auvers-sur-Oise station is the simplest starting point. The Tourist Office and Van Gogh Park are close, as is the Auberge Ravoux.
Is The Crow Wheat Field Van Gogh's Last Painting?
It's not established. The work is late and iconic, but Tree roots is often considered the last work Van Gogh worked on.
Can we see original paintings by Van Gogh in Auvers?
The route mainly connects places with reproductions installed outdoors. The great originals are kept in different museums, notably in Paris, Amsterdam and elsewhere.
Do you need to book the Auberge Ravoux and the Gachet house?
The terms differ depending on the location and season. Check official sites: the small size of the room and some guided tours naturally limit groups.
Is the course suitable for children?
The short loop from the center is the easiest. For the 15 stages, plan breaks, water and a shorter variation if the climb to the plateau or the distance becomes tiring.
Conclusion
In Auvers, paintings do not replace places: they learn to look at them.
Connect the small bedroom, streets, church, tombs, gardens and fields. The route then reveals less a fixed setting than a working method: walking, choosing, simplifying, intensifying and reconstructing reality through color.
See the Van Gogh collection in Auvers
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