L'église d'Auvers-sur-Oise sur l'Avenue Verte London-Paris à vélo
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Auvers sur Oise

Painters' village

This charming village strung along the River Oise is widely known for having inspired many landscape and Impressionist painters, from Daubigny to Cézanne and Van Gogh.

 

At Auvers-sur-Oise, there are seven cultural sights you can visit: Van Gogh's house; the house that belonged to Dr. Gachet (who befriended Van Gogh); the Château d'Auvers; the Absinthe Museum; the Daubigny Museum; Daubigny's home and studio; and the Contemporary Art Gallery. As to Auvers's river stop, from here you can embark on enjoyable day-cruises on the Oise.

 

Visit of the Château of Auvers

Château of Auvers offers the “Impressionist Vision” experience, plunging the visitor into the world of Impressionist painting. It is an immersive, emotional and sensory experience. The layout and scenography integrate innovative technology and lighting: projections, mappings, morphing, giant screens and much more.

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Maisons-Laffitte / Auvers-sur-Oise

7 Maisons-Laffitte / Auvers-sur-Oise

28 km
1 h 49 min
You’ll begin this third stage in a verdant setting. Cross through the royal forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye to reach Conflans-Ste-Honorine, a proud river port marking the confluence of the Oise and Seine Rivers. The itinerary takes you along the edge of the Oise Valley, with its succession of remarkable towns and villages. This charming valley has inspired some of the greatest painters, including Van Gogh, Cézanne and Daubigny.
You can choose between two differents Avenue Verte routes : the Oise Valley via Auvers-sur-Oise, Chantilly…or the Normandy track via Giverny and Gisors.
Auvers-sur-Oise / Senlis

8 Auvers-sur-Oise / Senlis

45 km
2 h 52 min
Exploring the right and left banks, the itinerary of this fourth stage alternates between the charming holiday residences on the banks of the Oise and the powerful industrial sites of Persan and Beaumont-sur-Oise. Your will then cycle to the timeless Royaumont Abbey and the outstanding Château de Chantilly. From the medieval village of Senlis to Pontpoint, the route will also give you a taste of some of Europe’s famous pilgrims routes (the EuroVelo 3 also called « The Scandibérique » in France . You will be able to discover impressive religious building like the gothic cathedral of Senlis or the Moncel Abbaye.