Auvers-sur-Oise , France

Auvers-sur-Oise is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. Located 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from the centre of Paris, it is associated with several famous artists, the most prominent being Vincent van Gogh.

During the 19th century, a number of painters lived and worked in Auvers-sur-Oise, including Paul CézanneCharles-François DaubignyCamille PissarroJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Vincent van Gogh. Daubigny's house is now a museum where one can see paintings by the artist, his family, and friends, such as Honoré Daumier, as well as rooms decorated in period style.

Overall this was and excellent trip. The people were friendly and helpful, our guide spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the customs, religion and sites. It was quite difficult to communicate with the general population, ordering food from a restaurant was mainly in sign language and picture pointing.... read more

mr Alfred Schneider and Mrs Saturnina Mcdonald-Schneider