Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps with 6 miles walk
Description
Craving a unique Parisian adventure? Trade the city streets for a captivating 40-minute train journey into the heart of the Vexin Nature Reserve. Join a small group of fewer than 10 to walk 6 miles in the footsteps of Van Gogh, discovering the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where his art flourished and his story ended. Explore the Oise River's tranquil banks and the landscapes that ignited his creativity, all guided by a professional tour guide, before returning to Paris with unforgettable memories. 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(253)
Worth every cent ten times over! Victor, the host, was not only so very knowledgeable about his subject and eager to share, but he was also one of the kindest human beings ever. There are not enough words to describe the pleasure of spending a day with Victor, nor his presentation of his vast knowledge. The more I look back on the experience, the more I realize how much I now love knowing about the amazing life of an artist I actually had no prior interest in, other than from the Don McLean song, "Vincent." This tour was originally for no other real purpose than to take a hike outside of the city, and see some of the landscape, but ended up being so much more! Thank you, Victor, for sharing a strange and beautiful new world, place, and time with me!
Second time with Victor and even better than the last one. He is an absolute font of knowledge about van Gogh and knows how to create a fascinating tour within the context of a brisk walk in the countryside. Recommended 100%.
Victor was an excellent tour guide and storyteller. From start to finish, we were totally engaged in the tour because of his incredible storytelling ability. We would highly recommend this tour.
After scheduling conflicts over the years during visits to Paris, I finally took the hiking adventure with Victor. And wow it was worth the wait! Communication with Victor is efficient and he tells you exactly what to expect. We met at the Gare du Nord train station meeting spot, which was easy to find even on a busy morning. I contemplated just going in my walking shoes to keep my packing light, but glad I brought my low cut hiking shoes. While there are only a few spots I can remember having to step above knee high, the extra tread comes in handy. The time flew by as Victor asks you topical questions to get you to think- and remember- what was going on in Vincent's lifetime. Before you know it, you will be at Vincent's final resting place next to brother Theo. Whether you love Van Gogh, art, hiking, or none, Victor's hike is a welcome outdoor excursion worthy of anyone's time.
It is a marvelous experience that combines hiking with art. Víctor is an expert on the subject; it is clear that it is one of his passions, and he conveys that. You can appreciate the place, and he gives you an explanation of how it relates to the Impressionist artists and the life of Vincent van Gogh.
We had a wonderful time exploring the countryside and van Gogh’s last hometown with Victor. He was a kind and engaging host who took the time to explain many things about van Gogh‘s life and times as we went along our way. The walk is fast-paced, and we enjoyed that. We recommend Victor highly! Check out his « Go Hiking Paris » group too!
Victor was wonderful! It's such a unique experience and I highly recommend it if you want a chance to take a break from the city and soak in the beautiful countryside.
Worth it in my opinion. Victor was quite knowledgeable, and has done his and continues to do his research. There are a few other things to do in Auvers sur Oise such as visit Doctor Gauchet's homestead which pairs well with visiting Musee D'Orsay and seeing the original works
After 3 days in busy Paris, this outdoor excursion was just perfect. Victor is a great guide, knowledgeable and fun! I would gladly try another hike with his tour company!
Victor is a phenomenal tour guide. The level of expertise and knowledge of Van Gogh as well as Van Gogh's history in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Auvers-sur-Oise is spell bounding. We have never experienced such a tour. Victor walks you through the actual wheat fields, churches, and town square painted by Van Gogh. The extensive knowledge imparted by Victor is second to none. Be prepared and in shape to keep up with Victor's speed on the hike, he has some engine! Take this hiking adventure with Victor...you will talk about your adventure for years!