Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps | La Vacanza Travel

Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's Footsteps

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 5 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Do you know that just 40mn train ride from Paris, you can be totally immersed in the Nature ? During your stay in Paris, how about doing something different and taking a hike in the most scenic countryside.
This experience, in small group of less than 10, brings you in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, the famous Dutch painter, from Pontoise to Meriel via Auvers sur Oise.
He painted several famous art pieces in Auvers sur Oise (80 to be exact). He died in 1890 and was buried in the village along with his brother Theo.
Our walk will also take you through the city of Pontoise, the countryside of the Vexin , in the quaint village of Auvers sur Oise and along the Oise river until the village of Meriel, where we take our train back to Paris.

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this is a 7.5 miles HIKE with some hills. You need to be fit enough if you want to enjoy the walk. That means you should be able to walk at least 5km at a GOOD pace and without rest.
Please note that the tour lasts 5 hours.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Pontoise, Pontoise, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-d'Oise, Ile-de-France

We start our walk from this town along the river Oise toward the village of Auvers sur Oise

Stop At: Chateau d'Auvers, Chemin des Berthelees, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise France

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Auvers-sur-Oise, Auvers-sur-Oise, Val-d'Oise, Ile-de-France

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Eglise Notre-Dame d'Auvers, 2 rue Daubigny, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise France

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cimetiere Auvers su Oise, Auvers sur Oise Rien Sur La Voie Verte Paris Londres, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise France

This is the last home of Vincent Van Gogh

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Meriel, Meriel, Val-d'Oise, Ile-de-France

We get our train back to Paris from the village of Meriel, which is 2 miles-ish (about 3km) from Auvers sur Oise

Inclusions
  • Snacks - Some snacks

Exclusions
  • Lunch - you have to bring your own packed lunch
  • Public Transportation fees
  • Bottled water - Bring enough water with you (1.5L is recommended)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Gare du Nord, 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

H7541RItanyad

25 Feb, 2024

Victor was a fantastic guide! He taught me so much and made it fun. The hike was such a great way to enjoy nature and quaint villages around Paris. Victor has put together an incredible experience!

kathryneQ7893LA

24 Feb, 2024

If you’re curious about life outside of Paris and wish to learn more about where Van Gogh lived and painted toward the end of his life, this tour is for you! Our guide created a thoughtful and informative tour that kept my family (including 2 children, ages 8 and 9) engaged the entire time. Thanks to our guide’s careful planning, we came away from this day hike with a deeper understanding of Van Gogh’s experience in this beautiful area of France. Our guide was well prepared and friendly. I highly recommend this experience.

summer_skies20

20 Feb, 2024

This is a MUST do for any Van Gogh fan!! I would recommend wearing good walking shoes and dressing comfortably. You will walk at a decent speed for 7.5 miles. Make sure to stay hydrated but don’t over hydrate because bathroom breaks are minimal. The scenery is amazing! This tour is personalized by Victor the tour guide so you won’t find anything like it.

O4015BWdaniellel

03 Feb, 2024

Absolutely enjoyed this hike through the footsteps of Van Gogh. Victor did a wonderful job of keeping us engaged throughout the hike with all the fun facts of Vincent Van Gogh. I would recommend this tour, but be ready to put in 20,000 steps and go at a fast pace, but it’s worth it!

sandrapM7733OR

03 Feb, 2024

Victor was knowledgeable and the hike was surprisingly interactive. It’s a hike, so don’t expect a leisurely walk. We logged 20,000 steps and back in time to enjoy a small nap before scouting food. I knew very little about Van Gogh, but after this tour I’m an expert according to Victor 😌

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