Val d'oise

Heritage Days 2026: tours of Maubuisson Abbey (Val-d'Oise, 95) — the program

For Heritage Days, the Maubuisson Abbey opens its doors to visitors on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Check out the program!

Heritage Days 2026: discover Claude Monet's house in Vétheuil (95)

Between Giverny and Paris, discover the house at Vétheuil where Claude Monet and his wife lived for several years. A visit not to be missed during Heritage Days, on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Flea markets and rummage sales from Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region — the weekend lineup.

This weekend, flea markets and rummage sales are popping up all across Île-de-France. Here are the events to check out this Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, for bargain-hunting, combing through stalls, and maybe snagging a rare gem.

Heritage Days 2026: historical reenactment at the Val-d'Oise Archaeological Museum (95)

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Val-d'Oise Archaeological Museum invites you to explore its program for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. How about we dive into the fascinating adventures of archaeological heritage?

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Places not to be missed for a bucolic stroll in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the footsteps of Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets...

Science Festival 2026 in Chars (95): a stroll through the stones and landscapes of the Vexin

The 2026 Science Festival stops in Chars (95) with a geology walk in the heart of the French Vexin, on Sunday, October 4. This free, reservation-based outing invites the public to explore the landscapes, geology, and natural history of the Viosne valley along a guided route.

Science Festival 2026 in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône (95): what’s on the program

The Science Festival 2026 settles in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, in the Val-d’Oise, from October 2 to 12, with free activities for families, young people and the curious. It’s a chance to discover science in a concrete, accessible way while meeting local players who help pass on knowledge.

Science Festival 2026 in Vexin (95): discover the landscapes on geological walks

Head out to explore the landscapes of the French Vexin through a series of geological walks held across the region on October 3, 4 and 11, 2026, as part of the new edition of the Science Festival.

Heritage Days 2026: A stroll in the footsteps of the Impressionists in Auvers-sur-Oise (95)

During the 2026 Heritage Days, immerse yourself in Auvers-sur-Oise, Van Gogh’s beloved village. Discover its rich artistic and historical heritage and be drawn to its hidden marvels.

Science Festival 2026 at Archéa (95): an archaeozoology workshop from excavation to the laboratory

The Festival of Science returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region with numerous workshops, meetings, and activities accessible to everyone, from October 2 to 12, 2026. At Archéa, the Archaeology Museum in the Pays de France, young and old discover zooarchaeology by observing and handling animal bones, from excavation to laboratory work.

Science Festival 2026 in Cergy (Val-d'Oise): the lineup of science activities

La Fête de la Science returns to Cergy in the Val-d’Oise department (95) with activities, researcher encounters, and hands-on experiments accessible to kids and grown-ups alike, shining a light on research, innovation, and major scientific topics—from October 2 to 12, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at Daubigny’s House-Workshop: the program

Visit Daubigny’s House-Workshop in Auvers-sur-Oise during Heritage Days 2026 and discover the painter’s story. Here’s what’s in store for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: discover Wallerand's Rose House in Auvers-sur-Oise

Known for its link to Charles-François Daubigny and the artists who helped shape Auvers-sur-Oise’s artistic history, the Maison Rose de Wallerand opens its doors during Heritage Days 2026, the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Mirapolis: a Dragon Ball theme park coming to Val-d'Oise?

Un parc d’attractions Dragon Ball could be built on the former Mirapolis site in Courdimanche, near Cergy in the Val-d’Oise department. Backed by Saudi investors, the project is still under review and no opening date has been announced.

That smoke smell reported in the 95, 78 and 92 stems from a major fire in Argenteuil.

Since waking up on Saturday, August 1, 2026, many residents of Val-d'Oise, Yvelines, and even as far as Hauts-de-Seine report a strong smell of smoke. The phenomenon is linked to a major fire that broke out overnight in the area. Here’s what we know so far.

Take a tour of Dr. Gachet’s house during Heritage Days 2026.

September 19 and 20, 2026, Heritage Days invite you to discover Dr. Gachet’s House in Auvers-sur-Oise. This historic site was a haven for leading artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, and Camille Pissarro.

Discover the astonishing Absinthe Museum for Heritage Days 2026.

On September 19–20, 2026, Heritage Days invites you to discover the Absinthe Museum in Auvers-sur-Oise. An unusual venue that tells the story of this legendary drink, closely tied to artists and Parisian life in the 19th century.

Heritage Days 2026: Discover Auberge Ravoux, Van Gogh's former home

On 19 and 20 September 2026, Heritage Days invites visitors to step through the doors of Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise. It is in this humble inn that Vincent van Gogh spent the final months of his life and painted some of his best-known works.

This Renaissance-era château, renowned for its striking architecture, almost vanished.

With its moats, its soaring towers, and architecture inspired by the Loire Valley castles, the Château de Vigny has plenty to surprise explorers eager to discover the treasures of Île-de-France. Here’s the story of a historic masterpiece in peril and its rescue!