Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps with 6 miles walk
Description
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.
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Itinerary
We start our walk from this town along the river Oise toward the village of Auvers sur Oise
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.
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.
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.
This is the last home of Vincent Van Gogh
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Important 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
Reviews(262)
I had a great day. Victor had great communication before the tour and then made me learn a lot about impressionism and Van Gogh as well as some great talks about life in general. Recommended.
Victor was really amazing! I learned a lot from him; the half day hike was never boring as he had a lot of knowledge to share. The trail was really beautiful and it was really great to see history with your own eyes and from Van Gogh’s perspective!
Truly a highlight of our Paris, wonderful hike and Victor was so knowledgeable and a delightful, funny host. Auvers is such a beautiful little town, and the history of Van Gogh and Impressionism is incredible. If you want to get out of the city in under an hour and experience the most beautiful countryside and village life, book this amazing tour!
Excellent experience. Victor is a competent and capable guide; he accompanied us to learn about the last days of Van Gogh's life in France. Nice to discover new pieces of history. Thank you
It was an amazing day thanks to our tour leader Victor who explained everything clearly and entertained us in the most enjoyable way ever.
This was one of the most memorable and unique experiences of my stay in Paris, thanks to Victor’s incredible enthusiasm, knowledge, and coordination! You can expect some wonderful storytelling, beautiful views of the countryside, and a sense of really appreciating Vincent Van Gogh’s life and the many important characters in it. Victor makes the logistics easy, and the many discoveries delightful. The small group made the experience lovely as well. Impressionism & hiking fans alike will absolutely adore this trip!
It was very informal and gave me a good idea of Van Gogh's life. Our guide Victor was very pleasant and had a great time on the tour. One thing I want to say is that we in our 70s want people to slow down a bit more. But if you are interested in Van Gogh, this tour is for you!
We had previously reviewed this experience and just now noticed that we gave the tour 4 stars by mistake. This is definitely a 5 star tour and one of the favorite (of many) tours we have taken. Just book it!
What a beautiful and enriching experience! The views during the walk were just sublime. Victor is really kind and I loved the way he conducted the tour. It was incredibly fun and engaging throughout, and I learned so many new things! I would highly recommend booking this tour with Victor if you enjoy art history, nature walks, and peaceful surroundings.
It was a fantastic hiking tour with Victor! He was knowledgeable and friendly. The hike was well-paced, the scenery was beautiful, and Victor shared interesting information along the way. I highly recommend this tour and would gladly hike with Victor again.
