The Heritage Days are an opportunity to step through the doors of places that have marked the history of Paris and Île-de-France. Historic mansions, artists' studios, castles or gardens reveal their past and help us better understand the heritage that surrounds us. Among the must-see sites in Auvers-sur-Oise, the House of Dr. Gachet holds a very special place. It is here that several of the great names of the Impressionism gathered at the end of the 19th century.
Dr. Paul Gachet is best known for having treated Vincent van Gogh during the final weeks of his life, from his arrival in Auvers-sur-Oise in May 1890. A art lover, collector and amateur engraver under the pseudonym Paul Van Ryssel, he kept close ties with many artists of his time. His house quickly became a meeting place where painters, engravers and art enthusiasts crossed paths.
La Maison du docteur Gachet, between art and history: Impressionist immersion in Auvers-sur-Oise
The Maison du Docteur Gachet in Auvers-sur-Oise is reopening its doors until November 2, 2025. This emblematic site, where Vincent van Gogh stayed in 1890, features a new scenography and the Empreintes Gravées exhibition, on view from Wednesday to Sunday. [Read more]
Beyond Van Gogh, Dr. Gachet welcomed Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, Armand Guillaumin, and Charles-François Daubigny into his home. His garden, his living spaces, and his tranquil atmosphere inspired several now-famous works. It was there that Van Gogh painted the famous Portrait of Dr. Gachet, regarded as one of the masterpieces of his late period.
The house still carries its 19th-century character today. Its garden, laid out according to the period's plans, evokes the landscape Van Gogh depicted in several of his paintings. This faithful sense of place helps visitors understand the surroundings in which artists came to seek inspiration in the Val-d'Oise.
Owned by the Val-d'Oise Department, Dr. Gachet's House is dedicated to preserving this exceptional heritage and telling the story of the ties between Auvers-sur-Oise and the great painters of the late 19th century. Through tours and exhibitions, it highlights the role played by Paul Gachet, whose support for artists helped make the village a landmark in the history of art.
On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, the house will throw open its doors to let visitors discover a site intimately tied to Vincent van Gogh and the birth of Impressionism. The tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of those who helped make Auvers-sur-Oise one of Île-de-France’s most famous artist villages.
Self-guided tour of Dr. Gachet's House
Take a tour of Doctor Gachet's house and garden using a visitor handbook or an audio guide.
Stroll through the garden, discover the intimate world of Doctor Gachet and his family, and let yourself be carried away by the landscapes that inspired Vincent van Gogh so deeply.
Participation Conditions: Twenty-two audio guides are available on site, subject to equipment availability. A visitor diary is also offered as an alternative. - Free
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Cyanotype Workshop
Delve into this antique photography technique and craft your own piece as you experiment with light and botanical imprints, in a setting inspired by the artistic world of Dr. Gachet’s House and its lush garden.
Participation conditions: Free of charge - Free | No reservation required
Hours : Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Guided tour: Van Gogh at Dr. Gachet's
Join one of our cultural guides for a roughly hour-long guided tour of Dr. Gachet's house and garden in French.
You’ll start your guided visit in the garden, with its view over the Oise valley—a true haven that inspired many artists, including Vincent van Gogh. You’ll then be invited to step into the Gachet family’s intimate world in the dining room, the kitchen, and the living room: right at the heart of the scenes that inspired Van Gogh.
Participation terms: Limited to 12 participants; registration will open at a later date — Free
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 17:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 15:00–16:00, 16:00–17:00
Japanese woodblock printing workshop (Mokuhanga)
Discover the traditional Japanese art of Mokuhanga in a group workshop at Dr. Gachet's house. You’ll learn the basics of woodblock printing and create your own print in about two hours.
Participation requirements: Starting at age 7, up to 16 participants - Free of charge | Booking required - maison.gachet@valdoise.fr, https://billetterie-valdoise.oxygeno.fr/?categorie=GACATELI
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Doctor Gachet's house
Maison du docteur Gachet
95430 Auvers sur Oise
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La Maison du docteur Gachet, between art and history: Impressionist immersion in Auvers-sur-Oise
