Many people only visit the Val d'Oise to get toCharles-de-Gaulle airport. What a pity not to explore a little more of this département, which is home to many cultural treasures and curiosities north of Paris!
For art lovers, the Val d'Oise is a must-see corner of France. This is where you'll find Auvers-sur-Oise, the town that has inspired so many painters. Here, you can follow in the footsteps of Impressionists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and Camille Pissarro... The Val d'Oise is also home tohistoric sites such as the Val d'Oise archaeological museum, the Château d'Ecouen and its Renaissance museum, the Maubuisson abbey...
A land of art, heritage and culture, the Val d'Oise is well worth a visit! For your next outing, head for this department of the Paris region, its museums and monuments, and take advantage of the many exhibitions and current events. Without further ado, discover the cultural events not to be missed these days.
Marie-Ange Guilleminot at Abbaye de Maubuisson: our photos from the exhibition
A not-to-be-missed event for art and design lovers... From April 6 to August 31, 2025, Abbaye de Maubuisson will be hosting Marie-Ange Guilleminot's monographic exhibition, "Construis toi-même l'espace où tu vis". A project exploring the modularity of space and the relationship between architecture and the body, in dialogue with Lygia Clark's research. [Read more]
Cinéma en trompe-l'œil, an exhibition on the art of illusion at the CDA in Enghien-les-Bains
The Centre des Arts d'Enghien-les-Bains reveals the secrets of cinema, with the free exhibition "Cinéma en trompe-l'œil", on view from January 23 to May 25, 2025. [Read more]
Agatha Christie, in search of archaeology: the exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and her passion for archaeology, thanks to a new exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Val d'Oise, on view from February 8 to December 28, 2025. [Read more]
Three centuries at Isle Adam: the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq's bucolic exhibition
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis-Senlecq invites you to discover the history of L'Isle-Adam, in the Val-d'Oise, through an exhibition that takes you on a journey through time and the region's natural landscapes, from October 20, 2024 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - Extensions
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil
To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter. [Read more]
(Re)discover Royaumont Abbey, the largest Cistercian abbey in Ile-de-France
Just north of Paris, in the Val d'Oise, stands the Abbaye de Royaumont, founded in 1228 by Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille. This royal abbey, the largest Cistercian abbey in the Île-de-France region, is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. With its listed buildings, Royaumont offers a fascinating insight into French medieval history. Many events now take place on the premises, and we take you on a journey of rediscovery. [Read more]
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, the Impressionist treasure and its program
Discover the Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise and its sublime English gardens. Throughout the year, exhibitions and events focusing on Impressionism await you. [Read more]
Discover the Château d'Écouen, a Renaissance jewel and national museum
Explore the Château d'Écouen, home to the National Renaissance Museum, located 20 km from Paris. Immerse yourself in the history of this exceptional site and admire its unique collections. [Read more]
Château de la Roche Guyon, a troglodyte castle in the Val-d'Oise with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley
Have you heard of Ile-de-France's only troglodyte castle, nestled in the only village in the region to be named one of France's most beautiful villages? We'll take you on a tour of the Château de la Roche Guyon, an unusual castle in the Val-d'Oise, with an eventful past that also inspired the adventures of Blake and Mortimer. [Read more]
Consult this guide regularly to discover the latest exhibitions and cultural outings in the Val d'Oise.
