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Van Gogh's Trail: Scenic Countryside Hike
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222 Ratings
Paris
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.
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…
- 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 quaint village is where Vincent Van Gogh spent the final 70 days of his life. The guide will lead you through the village, showcasing various sites where he created some of his renowned paintings, including the house where he lived and passed away.
- Eglise Notre-Dame d’Auvers - This iconic church is featured in one of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings, which is displayed at the Orsay Museum in Paris.
- Cimetiere Auvers-sur-Oise - This cemetery is the final resting place of Vincent Van Gogh.
What's Included
- Snacks included
- Snacks included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Public Transportation fees
- Bottled water
- 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…
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 concluded. Discover the serene banks of the Oise River and the landscapes that sparked his imagination, all under the guidance of a professional tour guide, before heading back to Paris with lasting memories.
PLEASE NOTE: To ensure an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all participants, the route is tailored for guests who can comfortably walk 10km (6 miles) at a moderate pace. This will enable everyone to fully appreciate the scenery, enjoy the experience together, and adhere to the tour schedule.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(222 Ratings)
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Johnj451
Sep 16, 2025
A beautiful day out from Paris - This was such a good time on every level - a beautiful day trip into gorgeous countryside outside Paris, and a thoroughly interesting conversation about the birth of Impressionism and life of Van Gogh set in the fields and villages that inspired both.
Victor is a fantastic host - a lively and vivacious guide who is very well-versed in the subject matter and also a very kind and funny person in his own right.
I am so glad I participated in this tour - I learned so much and came away with memories (and some stunning pictures) that will stay with me long after my return home from Paris. Merci beaucoup, Victor!
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Ariel_m
Sep 16, 2025
Exceptional tour, highly recommend - What a special one of a kind tour! Victor is an incredible tour guide, interesting, entertaining and warm; and the tour combines art and the outdoors and overall feels like spending the day inside an impressionist painting. Went with my 18 yr old daughter who loved it. Highly recommend.
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Lorraine_d
Sep 2, 2025
Hiking with Art - This trip combines a beautiful country hike with information about the artists who lived in this area, especially Vincent Van Gogh. Victor clearly loves the Impressionists, especially Van Gogh. While I certainly could have looked up this route online and done this walk, Victor added so much context to the route, houses and villages, while keeping up a running history of Impressionism and Van Gogh’s life. I really enjoyed it! The walk is mostly flat with an uphill section.
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Frank_z
Sep 1, 2025
Interactive fun tour - A long time local citizen and hiking enthusiast takes you on a hike through woods and open country and ponds to walk in the steps of Vincent's final three months. Thoughtfully prepared, interactive in nature, easy to follow ideas as presented, and very helpful and responsive in logistics, we sincerely recommend this tour. You can -- on your own -- continue your own exploration after Victors tour to visit two other amazing places not on Victors tour -- 1) Vincent's death room (30 minutes) and 2) a 20 minute walk through the village to a self guided tour of Dr Gachets home 1 hour), finding your own way home on a later train to return to Nord.
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Historylight12
Aug 24, 2025
A must for art, history, and nature lovers! - This was an absolutely amazing experience! Victor is so knowledgeable, engaging, and funny - we learned so many new things from him and got to see such beautiful places along the way! I can't recommend this tour enough!
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Mlledreamdreamer14
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent！ - Great half-day trip. Victor has prepared detailed information to make the already bright journey even more exciting. Too many amazing stories, too many moving images. Recommended for everyone who loves Van Gogh and is interested in Impressionist painting.
Great half-day trip. Victor has prepared detailed information to make the already bright journey even more exciting. Too many amazing stories, too many moving images. Recommended for everyone who loves Van Gogh and is interested in Impressionist painting.
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F2305ttsimonn
Aug 18, 2025
The best part of my trip! - This was, without a doubt, my favorite thing I did on my trip to Paris.
Victor is such a thoughtful and engaging tour guide. He knows the area and history so well, and keeps the group's interest every step of the way. He keeps the group size small, which is great, as he spends time during the tour getting to know everyone, and finding ways to connect the history with their interests.
The story of Van Gogh is such a moving one, and it is incredibly powerful to walk through the area where he spent the end of his life. What I wasn't expecting from the write-up was how much we would learn about the more general history of impressionism. I left feeling both a deeper connection to the Van Gogh story, along with a stronger appreciation for art history in general.
I can't recommend this tour enough! Whether you're already a Van Gogh die-hard and think you know the full story already, are a casual fan of art, or are just looking for a fun way to learn something new while spending time outside, I guarantee you will have a fulfilling experience.
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I5745pqivyc
Jul 22, 2025
- This trip was awesome! Comprised so much details about this world famous painter. Victor was certainly amazing in doing this job.
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Virnad835
Jul 22, 2025
Amazing! - One of the most thought out special tours I have been on. So interesting and engaging and beautiful. You don’t need to be an art fascination to enjoy this!
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Virna_l
Jul 22, 2025
Victor was the best! He... - Victor was the best! He taught us Van Gogh’s story in an engaging and interesting way. He knows everything there is to know about Van Gogh and Impressionism. The towns we hiked through are preserved, so quaint, beautiful and as old as from the 1600-1700s. I am not someone typically interested in art but found this walking tour to be so well thought out and special. Highly recommend. We met at 7:50 and got back to Paris between 2:30/3:00. Victor planned ahead and asked me if I wanted to change the tour to a day with better weather which I did and so appreciated.
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