The 5 Most Beautiful Painter's Villages Near Paris

undefined 13 juillet 2022 undefined 18h16

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Auvers-sur-Oise

The village of artists and unique territory in the Val d'Oise department has a few secrets to reveal to you! The famous painter and draftsman, Vincent Van Gogh, made this beautiful place his home until the end of his life. The village, which was a source of inspiration for the Dutch artist, continues to attract visitors with its beautiful picturesque alleys. Let yourself be guided by the painters' circuit, the museums, and the many souvenir shops.

Auvers-sur-Oise (95)
Gare du Nord, Ligne H POVA Persan-Beaumont
Accessible by car (30 min)


Moret-sur-Loing

Just an hour from Paris, the name Moret-sur-Loing goes hand in hand with Alfred Sisley! Located on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, the painter, one of the greatest impressionist landscape artists, greatly enjoyed the calmness of this place.Beautiful town to develop your style and create no less than 400 canvases. With your friends, go canoeing on the lively waters of the Loing, stroll through the town or simply walk along the river.

Moret-sur-Loing (77) 
TER GAMO Montargis
Accessible by car (1h)

Barbizon

Known as the village of painters, Barbizon is also located near the western edge of the Fontainebleau Forest in Seine-et-Marne. What was once just a village of lumberjacks, the town has become a mythical place of French pre-impressionist painting where artists come to seek inspiration from a still preserved nature. In this idyllic place, stroll along the small cobblestone streets, enter charming shops andVisit art galleries and museums like the Barbizon Painters Museum. Barbizon (77) Line 21 (Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry - Gare de Fontainebleau-Avon) Accessible by car (50 minutes) Giverny Located on the right bank of the Seine, this small Norman town, marked by the presence of Claude Monet, has everything to please you! Whether you are a fan of the famous painter or simply curious to visit a place beloved by all fans of the impressionist style, this timeless charm will captivate you. Visit one of the many art galleries and small shops in the village center, hike on the Coteaux de Giverny Trails, and pay your respects at Claude Monet's grave in the communal cemetery.

Giverny (27) 
Accessible by car, A13 highway (1h)

Gerberoy

With its charming half-timbered houses, this village made of bricks and wood seems like an idyllic place for your next getaway. This gem of Oise, located in Picardy, has welcomed, among others, Henri Le Sidaner and Auguste Rodin. So let yourself be seduced and come stroll through the magnificent gardens in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France!

Gerberoy (60) 
TER Paris Nord-Beauvais and bus line 612

Accessible by car (1h15)