Château d'Auvers

Auvers-sur-Oise, France

Chateau d'Auvers was built in 1635 by Italian banker, Zaboni Lioni. It was completely renewed in 1756 by the family of Espremenil. Today the chateau is an art museum focusing on an impressionist art. The gardens are also worth of visit.

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Founded: 1635
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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www.chateau-auvers.fr

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Pom V. (2 years ago)
I went there because of Van gogh's exhibition. It was very good a lot of painting. Also beautiful castle.
Kyle (3 years ago)
What a beautiful place within a beautiful place. If you're and art fan, impressionists, post impressionists, this is a must see. The village is cute and quiet and picturesque. Dedicated to Vincent van Gogh and immortalized in his most famous paintings. Paris is just two short train rides away. So quiet, so peaceful. Highly recommended.
Jana Verbrugge (3 years ago)
Fun museum and nice castle! The museum is one big audiotour with different rooms. There is in every room a projected video where you can sit down and listen to the life of multiple impressionist artists.
Walter Claude (4 years ago)
A lovely château to visit while in the area. You can walk around the palace grounds and gardens for free while you admire the views of the surrounding valley and city. I didn't do anything in château but still greatly enjoyed the palace just from the grounds alone.
Youcef LAIDANI (6 years ago)
Small and beautiful town, you can reach it by train and cars, the castle is not so big, but it contains a good museum which shows you the story of artists of that town. But the most beautiful thing that I like it so much is the library of the train station, yaaay I will visit that library in the future I'm sure ?
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