Stop 8: Auvers Station
The gateway to Auvers-sur-Oise in the footsteps of Van Gogh
5-minute visit, free admission
Opened in the 19th century on the line from Pierrelaye to Creil, the Auvers-sur-Oise station played a key role in opening the village to visitors from Paris. It is still the arrival point today for many art lovers who come to walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh through the streets, fields, and landscapes he painted.
The station building, in a traditional railway style, faces the village and its stone houses. During the warmer months, direct trains from Paris-Gare du Nord serve the station on weekends: this "Impressionist train" allows visitors to quickly reach Auvers-sur-Oise for a day dedicated to painting, nature, and heritage.
Ending the tour at the station completes the journey: after discovering the places where Van Gogh lived and worked—the inn, the church, the fields, the cemetery—you board the train, taking with you the images of the village and its landscapes.
Accessibility
- Platform access via an underpass and stairs, with limited accessibility for wheelchair users (no mention of elevators or raised platforms in the sources consulted).
- Free parking spaces near the station, allowing passengers to be dropped off right next to the building.
- Option to use the Accès Plus Transilien service, a free station assistance service for people with disabilities or reduced mobility (booking required prior to travel).
It is recommended to contact the Accès Plus Transilien service in advance or check with Transilien SNCF to plan an accessible journey.