Van Gogh Trail Tours in France: 4 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Giverny Monet’s Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266Our pick

Travel from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven other people. Explore Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, then visit Van Gogh’s room at Auberge Ravoux, his grave, and the places that inspired his final paintings. Guides such as Alice, Izzy, Clement, and Alphonse add art history, local tips, and a personal touch.

“Great day trip out of Paris especially if you are an art lover and a big fan of Impressionism. It’s a treat to see the objects and locations which provided inspiration for Monet and Van Gogh paintings right before our eyes. Highly recommended if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris.”

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2.Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Best value

Meet Victor at Gare du Nord for a small-group walk through the countryside and villages around Auvers-sur-Oise. Over roughly 6 to 8 miles, you’ll see Van Gogh’s lodging, painting sites, the church from his famous work, and his grave. Bring lunch, 1.5 liters of water, sturdy shoes, and enough energy for a brisk pace.

“Victor was an excellent guide and enjoyed the hike and stories about Vincent Van Gogh. We learned so much today about Van Gogh’s life and work.”

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3.Small-Group Giverny and Van Gogh’s Room in Auvers from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other guests, visiting Monet’s house and gardens, his tomb, Van Gogh’s room at Auberge Ravoux, Auvers-sur-Oise, and the artists’ graves. The $259 price includes transport and entrance fees, but not lunch.

“Great tour! Our tour guide Brunde so kind and informative. She really made it a special trip.”

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4.In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minibus with a live English- or French-speaking guide. Walk through Arles to see places linked to Van Gogh, then visit Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where he spent a year. Guides may include Gislain, Emile, Sylvia, Jos, or Joanna. Expect real walking, good photo stops, and limited free time.

“We had a wonderful time participating in this tour. Gislain was a wonderful guide and gave many views and information on the life of Gogh in the Provence region. The towns we visited were also beautiful and we would love to come again someday!”

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