Heritage Days 2024: a walk in the footsteps of the Impressionists at Auvers-sur-Oise (95)

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on September 3, 2024 at 12:59 p.m.
During the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, plunge into the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, Van Gogh's beloved village. Discover its rich artistic and historical heritage and let yourself be captivated by its hidden wonders.

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024! These privileged moments, celebrated throughout France, offer everyone an unrivalled chance to explore historic sites and exceptional monuments, and to go behind the scenes of places that are often closed to the public. The magic will happen once again in 2024, promising unique and memorable experiences. And in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the Val-dOise region of France, we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate the town's artistic heritage!

Auvers-sur-Oise isn't just a village, it's a nugget of history! Nestled in the heart of the Oise Valley, it has been a source of inspiration for many artists, including none other than Vincent Van Gogh. Its picturesque lanes, luminous fields and historic buildings tell the story of centuries of history, art and culture. Walking through its grounds, you feel the perfect fusion of past and present, with every stone and every painting whispering tales of bygone days.

It's a great opportunity to explore iconic sites such as Van Gogh's house or the Château d'Auvers, but also to plunge into the heart of an effervescent artistic atmosphere. Passionate and knowledgeable local guides will take you on a journey through time, bringing to life the era of the great masters of painting. So, are you ready for the Auvers-sur-Oise Heritage Days?

The 2024 Heritage Days program at Auvers-sur-Oise :

Heritage Days 2024 at the Château d'Auvers

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The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise awaits you this Saturday, September 21, 2024, for the 41st edition of the Heritage Days. Discover the program that awaits you this year. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2024 at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church

  • Symbolic visit to the church at Auvers-sur-Oise
    September 21 and 22

    You'll discover the message the builders wanted to convey through their orientations, shapes, materials, numbers, colors and layouts.
    An educational tour, designed to enable you to transfer these elements to any other building.



Heritage Days 2024 at the Maison Rose de Wallerand

  • Wallerand's pink house, an artist's residence.
    September 21 and 22

    An artist in residence, Virginie Houdet, will open the doors of the studio to show her latest works.





Heritage Days 2024 at the Daubigny Museum

  • From museum to landscape" guided tour
    Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m.

    Follow the guide through the "From the Studio to the Landscape, the Making of Impressionism" exhibition, then around town to immerse yourself in the artistic past of Auvers' landscapes.



  • Offbeat tour with Cie Les Mêmpokap
    Saturday, September 21, 4:00 p.m.

    Let Les Mêmpokap guide you through the exhibition "De l'atelier au paysage, fabrique de l'Impressionnisme".



  • Guided tour of the temporary exhibition
    Sunday, September 22, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm

    Discover the exhibition "From the studio to the landscape, the making of Impressionism" during a guided tour.





Heritage Days 2024 at Daubigny's Maison-Atelier

  • Visit to Daubigny's Maison-Atelier, Auvers-sur-Oise's first artistic home
    September 21 and 22

    Visit the Maison-Atelier of Charles François Daubigny, Auvers-sur-Oise's first artistic home, at a special Heritage Day rate.
    This was once a meeting place for artists, and Charles Francois Daubigny welcomed his students and friends here, in the spirit of today's networks.
    A listed historic monument, Daubigny's Maison-Atelier was also awarded the "Maison des Illustres" label in November 2014.
    Come and discover this still-fresh place, where good cheer once reigned when Charles François Daubigny received his friends and pupils, Corot, Daumier, Oudinot, Geoffroy-Dechaume, Léonide Bourges ...
    They spent many a gloomy day decorating the house and his studio. As a result, no less than 200 m² of paintings cover the walls of this simple residence, but one that does not leave art lovers indifferent.
    This Maison-Atelier was the first artistic home in Auvers-sur-Oise.
    According to its visitors, it is the most authentic artistic site in Auvers-sur-Oise.
    www.atelier-daubigny.com



Heritage Days 2024 at the Auvers sur Oise Sausseron Tourist Office

  • In the footsteps of Van Gogh" guided tour
    Saturday, September 21, 3:00 pm

    Follow in Van Gogh's footsteps and soak up the atmosphere of the village. This tour with one of our expert guides will take you to the most beautiful sites painted by Van Gogh: the church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the wheat fields, the graves of the Van Gogh brothers, the roots...



  • Auvers, the monumental" guided tour
    Sunday, September 22, 10:00 a.m.

    Echoing the publication of the book "Auvers au fil des rues"
    What if, for once, you visited Auvers-sur-Oise from the point of view of its monuments?
    This new guided tour focuses on the built and natural heritage of a village with a long and rich history.



Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    auvers-sur-oise
    95430 Auvers sur Oise

    Route planner

    Accessibility info

    Access
    Transilien line H Auvers-sur-Oise station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.ville-auverssuroise.fr

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