Auvers-sur-Oise France easy day trip from Paris!

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris? Well, here is the fifth installment of my Day Trips from Paris series!!

This charming city is located 27.2 km from the center of Paris. It is associated with several famous artists, the most prominent being Vincent van Gogh!

Bucket List for Auvers-sur-Oise:

Château d'Auvers	Auberge Ravoux	Follow The Artists’ Pathway	Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Explore The Quaint Village	Tombe de Vincent Van-Gogh	Maison du Docteur Gachet	Parc Van Gogh
Musée Daubigny	Auberge Ravoux	House-Workshop of Daubigny	Musée de l'Absinthe

Best time to visit and holidays:

Most of the activities in this town are outdoors so visiting fro mid-June to mid-September will be your best best. Average temperatures are between 65°F and 80°F during that time.

Popular restaurants:

• Auberge Ravoux Once Van Gogh's home is now serving meals inspired by nineteenth-century regional cuisine. Closed Monday and Tuesday Address: 52 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise, France

• Le Relais des Peintres French Restaurant Address: 6 Rue du Général de Gaulle

• Le Chemin des Peintres French Restaurant Closed Monday and Tuesday Address: 3Bis Rue de Paris

Hotel recommendations:

Most visitors want to see the region's most famous castles, Amboise or Cheverny will be the best places to stay in the Loire Valley. However, if you prefer a more urban setting, many Loire Valley tours depart from the lovely town of Tours.

• Château de l'Hermitage: Forested property with plush rooms, plus a 9-hole golf course, dining & a club shop. Address: 8 Rue du Parc

• Chambres d'Hôtes - Bateau Daphné's: Cabin-style rooms with porthole windows in a casual B&B set on a houseboat offering a sundeck. Address: Quai de l’île, 25 rue Marcel Martin

• Hotel des Iris: Charming hotel and tea room Address: 21 Rue du General de Gaulle, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise, France

Free things to do in Auvers-sur-Oise:

• Visit Van Goghs burial site at the Tombe de Vincent Van-Gogh

• Check out the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Catholic Church which inspired many of Van Goghs works.

• Get a selfie with the Van Gogh statue at the park named after him, Parc Van Gogh.

• Browse the used book store in town called, La Caverne aux Livres.

Hope this inspired you to visit this incredible location! If you are looking for more options check out my Day Trips from Paris series!