Van Gogh is calling you! Discover Auvers-sur-Oise like never before for the 2026 European Heritage Days.

During Heritage Days 2026, dive into the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, Van Gogh’s beloved village. Here’s the lineup for this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

The Journées du Patrimoine, it’s the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026! These special moments, celebrated across France, offer everyone an unequaled opportunity to explore historic sites, exceptional monuments, and to peek behind the scenes of places that are often closed to the public. The magic returns in 2026, promising unique and memorable experiences. And in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the Val-dOise, they go all out 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 2026 Heritage Days program in Auvers-sur-Oise:

Heritage Days 2026: explore Daubigny's world in Auvers-sur-Oise
A house, a workshop and painted décors to discover on 19 and 20 September 2026 in Val-d’Oise for Heritage Days 2026! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : This unconventional house in Auvers-sur-Oise keeps the legacy of the great 19th-century painters alive.
Former studio of Charles-François Daubigny, now a hub for contemporary creation, Maison Rose in Wallerand participates in the 2026 Journées du Patrimoine on September 19 and 20. Here’s the program! [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2026: discover Doctor Gachet's house, a landmark of Impressionism.
In the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, Doctor Gachet’s house tells the story of a physician passionate about art who became one of the closest confidants of several major 19th-century painters. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026: In the Footsteps of the 'Green Fairy' in Auvers-sur-Oise
The Absinthe Museum recounts the history of this iconic drink that shaped the Parisian café scene and inspired a generation of 19th-century artists. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026: step inside Auberge Ravoux, where Van Gogh spent his final days
In Auvers-sur-Oise, the Ravoux Inn opens its doors on September 19 and 20, 2026. It’s here that Vincent van Gogh spent the final months of his life and created some of his most famous works. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026: a tour through Van Gogh’s world at the Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise (95)
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise is inviting you to the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, for the new edition of Heritage Days. Discover the program lined up for you this year and book your tickets. [Read more]

Labmusée Art Center

Exhibition route and sculpture garden, along with the Lab Café
Restoration as Revival: Heritage Saved by Alixe Fu at LabMusée
As part of the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (JEP), LabMusée’s Private Circle opens its doors for a special occasion. Learn how contemporary artist Alixe Fu rescues damaged canvases from the French school (18th–19th century), not by erasing the marks of time, but by reviving them through her intervention.
On the agenda around the exhibition “Portraits Métissés”: guided tours and a participatory space called "Sign Me." A highlight: conversations with the artist amid her works.
Ongoing (Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM): the exhibition route and the sculpture garden, plus the Labcafé.
Participation requirements: Access granted upon creating a "Discovery Pass JEP" (free temporary membership to the association), to be reserved at www.labmusee.com/jep or on site. - Free | Booking required - http://www.labmusee.com/jep
Opening hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Guided tour: "Restoring is Reviving"
Restoring, it’s about reviving: heritage saved by Alixe Fu at LabMusée
As part of the European Heritage Days, the LabMusée Private Circle opens its doors for an exceptional occasion. Discover how contemporary artist Alixe Fu saves damaged canvases from the French school (18th–19th centuries), not by erasing the wear of time, but by reviving them through her intervention.
On the program around the exhibition “Portaits Métissés” : guided tours and a participatory space called "Sign Me". A highlight: conversations with the artistamong her works.
Participation conditions: Access requires creating a "JEP Discovery Pass" (free temporary membership to the association) to be reserved at www.labmusee.com/jep or on site. - Free | Reservation required - http://www.labmusee.com/jep
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 14:00 to 14:30, 15:45 to 16:15 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30 to 11:00, 14:00 to 14:30
Interview in the series "Words of a Restaurateur" with Alixe Fu
Restoration is a revival: the heritage saved by Alixe Fu at LabMusée
As part of the European Heritage Days (JEP), the LabMusée Private Circle opens its doors exceptionally. Discover how contemporary artist Alixe Fu saves damaged canvases from the French school (18th–19th century), not by erasing the marks of time but by reviving them through her intervention.
On the programme around the exhibition “Portraits Métissés”: guided tours and a participatory space called "Sign Me." A highlight: conversations with the artist among her works.
Conditions de participation : Access requires creating a "JEP Discovery Pass" (free temporary membership to the association), to be reserved at www.labmusee.com/jep or on-site. - Free | Booking required - http://www.labmusee.com/jep
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:45 PM–3:15 PM, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM

Isle House

Self-guided visit to the Daubigny Museum at the Maison de l'Isle
The Daubigny Museum has closed its doors for a major expansion. In the meantime, it has taken up residence at the Maison de l’Isle, where you can view the finest works from the collection on Charles François Daubigny and his students.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Guided tour of Daubigny and his pupils
Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM
All ages welcome / Free / No registration required
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00–12:00
Nature's Harmonies Concert
In a 30-minute mini-concert, pianist Suhno Lee will pair the piano with Charles-François Daubigny’s works.
All audiences welcome / Free / Reservations required
Participation requirements: Free of charge | Reservation required - 0130368020
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Van Gogh guided tour, a Daubigny enthusiast
Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m.
All ages / Free / No reservation required
Participation requirements: No reservation required | Free
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 11:00 to 12:00

Van Gogh Academy - art gallery in the Oise Valley

Exhibition: Vincent's Last Friend — Paul van Ryssel (Dr. Gachet)
The exhibition brings together paintings, prints and drawings by Paul Van Ryssel and his circle. Through the works on display, it traces the moment Vincent van Gogh met the man he described as “a new brother, a friend entirely made,” within the creative home where Vincent finds his place upon arriving in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 pm: also featuring the photographic exhibition set up in the garden of Galerie de la Vallée de l’Oise.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Contemporary art gallery

Exhibition "Massive Clearance"
Six artists fuse their practices to present a panorama of works from the past few decades.
Over the years, traces have piled up in their studios: studies, documentation, pieces they want to preserve, protocols to revive, stored series, and others to repurpose; all of it forming a memory of ongoing, sometimes intersecting, explorations.
How to participate: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Tourist Office

Guided Tour: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh
Discover Auvers-sur-Oise through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh, who spent the final months of his life there. Follow our passionate guide as we explore the places that inspired his masterpieces: the church of Auvers, the wheat fields, and the roots…
Participation requirements: Booking required | Free - 01 30 36 71 81, contact@tourisme-auverssuroise.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guided tour: 180 years of Auvers Station
In celebration of the 180th anniversary of Auvers-sur-Oise station, discover a landmark that has profoundly shaped the village and its openness to the world. This guided tour invites you into the history of the railways, from the old carriages to the station’s tunnels, now brought to life by the frescoes of painter François Laval.
Participation terms: Free of charge | Reservation required - 01 30 36 71 81, contact@tourisme-auverssuroise.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 11:00 ⤏ 12:30

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