Van Gogh's Trail: Scenic Countryside Hike

Embark on a 7.5-mile hiking adventure near Paris, following in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Explore picturesque countryside, quaint villages, and the Oise river on this immersive nature trek.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pontoise - The journey begins in this charming town, following the Oise River towards the picturesque village of Auvers-sur-Oise.
  • Chateau d’Auvers - Before entering Auvers-sur-Oise, enjoy a delightful lunch break in the castle’s French-style garden. Please note, the museum visit is not part of the itinerary.
  • Auvers-sur-Oise - This…
What's Included
  • Snacks included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Public Transportation fees
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Looking for a distinctive Parisian experience? Swap the bustling city streets for an enchanting 40-minute train ride into the heart of the Vexin Nature Reserve. Join an intimate group of fewer than 10 people to embark on a 6-mile walk tracing the path of Van Gogh, exploring the delightful village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where his art thrived and his life…

Location
Gare du Nord
Rue de Dunkerque
Gare du Nord Level 0 suburban lines (line H) In front of the platform 35
Cancellation Policy

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

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Boris_g
Jun 30, 2025
Don't miss out on this onxe in a lifetime can Geoff tour - One of the best tours we did on our europe trip. Our guide was extremely informative and very knowledgeable on Van Geoff. If you love art this tour is for you.
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Juleskragen
Jun 26, 2025
A beautiful hike and a wonderful experience - A very fun day spent hiking in the forest outside of Paris learning so much about impressionism and of course, Vincent van Gogh. Our guide Victor speaks great English. He is passionate and enthusiastic about the subject and we learn learned a lot.
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Wanderer438865
Jun 8, 2025
Trip highlight of art and nature - This was one of the highlights of our trip. Victor was an amazing guide and tge experience was fascinating and moving. We thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it highly
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Z4607oklisah
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing hike - Amazing day! - It was such a beautiful hike through the woods to Auvers-sur-Oise. Victor made the hike fun with quiz questions and we had a great group. On arrival into town, Victor was excellent in taking us around to all we wanted to see regarding the last days, painting subjects, and burial site of Vincent van Gogh. Back in Paris by 2:30. Loved the tour, would highly recommend!
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267shariw
Jun 1, 2025
More perfect than Paris - The hike was perhaps the best thing i’ve done in Paris! Victor is so full of interesting commentary; the views glorious! The hiking is hiking, not strolling. You go at a good clip but stop to learn along the way. The perfect antidote to paris.
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Kevinhi7079qe
May 27, 2025
Excellent tour with an amazing guide. - My wife and I went on the Walking in Van Gogh’s footsteps hiking tour last Sunday and loved it. Victor our guide was fantastic and while he gave us plenty of information he intertwined this with questions that he quizzed us with. He has great passion for Van Gogh as well as the hiking aspect of the tour which you are led through the country areas before getting into the village where Van Gogh spent his last months in. There was only 3 couples on the tour and we really enjoyed the interaction we had together. Excellent tour with a top guide and highly recommend.
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Sarah
May 24, 2025
Strongly recommend !! - If you are looking to breath some fresh air and get a little rest from the busy touristy vibes of Paris, do not think or look further, book this tour !! This tour is one of a kind. Victor is great at pacing during the hike, and is very passionate about impressionism. We really enjoyed the history and the hike combined !!
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Meihol2024
May 20, 2025
Serenee - Good communication from the guide before the tour to prepare visitors. Great balance of art history and nature walk. Didn't feel the 10km distance because the path was easy and the scenery was spectacular.
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Odyssey06027603970
May 16, 2025
Great tour to learn about Van Gogh's life - Victor is such a knowledgeable tour guide, and your brain will definitely have food to munch on when retracing the steps of Van Gogh through Aubers-sur-Oise. The tour was done in a decent pace with enough stops to recover. He was patient with our pic breaks and our questions. The landscape is breathtaking for sure.
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Jessie
May 12, 2025
For hikers who love Van Gogh! - This was an amazing tour and hike!!! My mom and I highly recommend this special trip. Victor is so kind, knowledgeable, and an overall great person. I will remember this day forever, as it was really special. Be prepared for a fast faced hike back in time. If you love to hike, and you love Van Gogh - this is for you!!
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From $82
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).