The Nuit des Musées is stepping up this Saturday, May 23, 2026 for its 22nd edition, promising a rich lineup of standout cultural outings. Each year, this springtime cornerstone invites us to dive into a program of exceptional nocturnal events at the heart of museums, monuments, castles, art foundations, cultural centers and other enthralling venues. Across the Île-de-France region, people join in, enjoying often-free tours and special activities for all ages, including concerts, workshops, and film screenings.
In Paris, as in the Île-de-France region, the program of events is so vast that it's easy to find a good deal to suit your passion. In the charming town of Auvers-sur-Oise, in the Val d'Oise département, Impressionism enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the landscapes of the movement's most famous painters, including Vincent Van Gogh.
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... [Read more]
The venue is the Maison du Docteur Gachet, a charming 19th-century residence that also features an English garden and a troglodytic artist's studio. It was originally the residence of Dr. Paul Gachet, a physician, painter, patron and collector who, during his lifetime, amassed one of the most important collections of Impressionist art in Europe. The site now houses a"Van Gogh Museum", in homage to the iconic painter whose final body of work was completed in Auvers-sur-Oise.
The House of Doctor Gachet: Van Gogh and the Edmée Dorléans Collection
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### Encountering Van Gogh at the Maison Gachet
On the occasion of Museums Night, the Maison du docteur Gachet opens its doors to the public for free and without restriction. Come discover the intimate world of the Gachet family, as well as the visits of many major artists, from Cézanne and Pissarro to Van Gogh.
Audio guides are available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, and Japanese to accompany you throughout your visit.
### Yves d’Auvers & Edmée Dorléans Collection: a Return to the Maison Gachet
Dive into the Yves d’Auvers and Edmée Dorléans collection, which traces the artistic links between Doctor Gachet and his son Paul-Louis Gachet. For the exhibition, the heirs of the collector wished to bring back about a dozen emblematic works to the house that gave them life, thereby rekindling a dialogue between place and creation.
Online activity booking: https://billetterie-valdoise.oxygeno.fr/?categorie=GACSAISO
The House of Doctor Gachet: Van Gogh and the Edmée Dorléans Collection
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### A Meeting with Van Gogh at the House Gachet
On Museum Night, the House of Doctor Gachet offers two free guided tours at 7:00 PM, exploring Vincent van Gogh’s time at the house.
### Yves d’Auvers & Edmée Dorléans Collection: Return to the House Gachet
Dive into the Yves d’Auvers and Edmée Dorléans collection, which traces the artistic ties between Doctor Gachet and his son Paul-Louis Gachet. For the exhibition, the heirs of the collector chose to bring about a dozen emblematic works back to the very house where they were born, reuniting the place with the creations and rekindling their dialogue.
Online activity booking: https://billetterie-valdoise.oxygeno.fr/?categorie=GACSAISO
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Doctor Gachet's house
Maison du docteur Gachet
95430 Auvers sur Oise
Prices
Free
Official website
www.valdoise.fr
Places not to be missed for a bucolic stroll in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the footsteps of Van Gogh
