The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2025! These special occasions, 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 is back once again in 2025, 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?
Heritage Days 2025 at Auvers Castle
Heritage Days 2025 at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise (95): free visit to the Van Gogh exhibition
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise awaits you on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, for the 42nd European Heritage Days. Discover the program that awaits you this year. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the Boggio Workshops
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Heritage Days 2025 at Castel Val
### Come and discover this exceptionally open space with guided tours.
On the occasion of the exceptional opening of Castel Val, immerse yourself in the Art Nouveau world of its architect, Hector Guimard, best known for designing the Guimard metro entrances in Paris. Discover the history of this building through architectural details of the façade.
Heritage Days 2025 at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church
Come and discover Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the village's emblematic listed monument. In 1890, the church was immortalized by Vincent van Gogh, bringing it considerable fame.
Heritage Days 2025 at the contemporary art gallery
Exhibition "La mer en commun, vagues à l'âme" (The sea in common, waves to the soul)
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How can we mobilize our imaginations to care for the sea? All the artistic proposals expose its beauty, or its degradation, and trigger questions about our behavior.
The Grap's collective continues its cycle on the subject of environmental change, this time focusing on the maritime world, in connection with the national project "L'année de la mer - La mer en commun". The artists in the collective are proposing a series of creations designed for this event. The aim is to mobilize our public around the importance of maritime issues, and to inspire them to take action for the ocean.
The exhibition is part of Auvers-sur-Oise's cultural program, whose theme this year is The Imagination in Art.
Heritage Days 2025 at the Maison Rose de Wallerand
Sergio Boldrin knows Vincent Van Gogh's face well, as the artist himself bequeathed it to posterity in his famous self-portraits. He has observed the facial features, the use of color and the pictorial gestures marked by the brushstrokes of the Dutch master. He looked at photographic portraits, and it was with Van Gogh's face that Boldrin began his great Venetian mask project on the artist's life. As he went along, sculptural sketches of the face in clay gave rise to four different versions of the self-portrait, which would later be declined in multiple variations of color and tone.
The faces will also be used in compositions as full busts or placed in frames and painting palettes. Boldrin is a Master Mascavero, using the ancient method of making Venetian masks in papier-mâché.
Le Coeur du pinceau show
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen died a hundred years ago. A Montmartre native by adoption, he spent his early years in Jouy-le-Moutier, in the heart of the historic village, where his wife Emilie had found a country house. He later bought it for his daughter Colette.
Le cœur du pinceau is a vibrant tribute to both the sensitive artist and the convinced humanist, whose work and life remain synonymous with a rare and profound commitment. Ages 12 and up / Free / Booking essential: 0130368020 [museedaubigny](mailto:museedaubigny@ville-auverssuroise.fr)
Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée de l'Absinthe
### The museum allows visitors to explore the links between absinthe, art and society in the 19th century.
The Musée de l'Absinthe adds another element to the discovery and understanding of the 19th century. The Musée de l'Absinthe, with its iconography and original objects unknown to the general public, helps us understand the importance of coffee in the social and artistic life of the 19th century. The Green Fairy is present in every café.
Poets and artists lived and worked in these warm places. They were all fans of the Green Fairy, and through their poetry, drawings and paintings, they were to give her immortality from the depths of the cafés.
### The Musée de l'Absinthe thematic guided tour, the spirit of the 19th century "Absinthe in the time of the Impressionists".
A guided tour exploring the links between absinthe, art and society in the 19th century.
The Musée de l'Absinthe adds another element to the discovery and understanding of the 19th century. The Musée de l'Absinthe, with its iconography and original objects unknown to the general public, helps us to understand the importance of coffee in the social and artistic life of the 19th century. The Green Fairy is present in every café.
Poets and artists lived and worked in these warm places. They were all fans of the Green Fairy, and through their poetry, drawings and paintings, they were to give her immortality from the depths of the cafés.
Absinthe tasting according to 19th-century ritual possible: 7 €.
Visit the Maison-Atelier of Charles François Daubigny, Auvers-sur-Oise's first artistic home, at a special rate for the European Heritage Days.
Charles Francois Daubigny used to receive 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 a place that is still as fresh as ever, where good humor once reigned when Charles-François Daubigny welcomed 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 home, but one that art lovers are not indifferent to.
The Maison-Atelier was Auvers-sur-Oise's first artistic home.
According to its visitors, it is the most authentic artistic venue in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Heritage Days 2025 at the Maison du Docteur Gachet
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025
Self-guided or guided tour? The choice is yours!
To mark the European Heritage Days 2025, the Maison du Docteur Gachet is opening its doors free of charge all weekend long, and offering exceptional guided tours.
To mark the European Heritage Days 2025, the Maison du Docteur Gachet is opening its doors free of charge all weekend, and offering exceptional guided tours.
Heritage Days 2025 at the Auvers sur Oise Sausseron Tourist Office
Dramatized visit "In the intimacy of Theo and Vincent van Gogh".
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### Original theatrical tour of the village
A timeless moment awaits you in the company of Theo and Vincent Van Gogh. Experience an original tour featuring performances by the two Van Gogh brothers. Stroll through the village: the church, the wheat fields, the town hall, the roots, all the while reliving the last exchanges between the two brothers and their closely-knit history. Follow in their footsteps as they take you into the heart of their thoughts, the village and even to the gates of the Musée de l'Absinthe, the spirit of the 19th century.
Guided tour "In the footsteps of Van Gogh".
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### Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise
Discover Auvers-sur-Oise from another angle, through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh, who spent the last months of his life there. Follow our passionate guide as he explores the places that inspired his masterpieces: the Auvers church, the wheat fields, the roots...
Immerse yourself in the artist's story and let yourself be carried away by the unique atmosphere that marked his creative genius. An unforgettable experience in the heart of Van Gogh's landscapes!
This tour will introduce visitors to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise and its key monuments.
From its ancient origins to its modern development, discover how this village, nestled in the heart of the Vexin, has evolved over the centuries. This guided tour invites you to explore the traces of its past, its legends, its social and economic transformations, and the defining moments that have shaped its identity, far beyond its famous artistic heritage.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Auvers-sur-Oise
auvers-sur-oise
95430 Auvers sur Oise
Access
Transilien line H Auvers-sur-Oise station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ville-auverssuroise.fr
