Val-d'Oise tours: three ways to go
The sights of Val-d'Oise are spread out, and each has its own ticket. You can go in three ways: with a guided visit offered on site, with an organized day trip from Paris, or on your own by train or car. Some day trips from Paris combine Auvers-sur-Oise and Giverny. Giverny is in the Eure département in Normandy, not in Val-d'Oise, so such a day crosses two départements.
This page is not a ranking of tour companies. It helps you pick the type that suits you and read a tour description with the right questions. Prices are 2026 prices and they change.
Guided visits offered on site
2026 prices. Each place sets its own terms.
| Place | Format | 2026 price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gachet's house, Auvers | Guided visit of about 1 hour, in French | €8, entry included | Booking recommended; not the same as the free visits tied to an exhibition |
| Van Gogh's room, Auvers | Guided visit with a film, about 30 minutes | Included in the €10 entry | Groups of 20; groups must reserve |
| Royaumont Abbey | Regular guided visit | €4.50 on top of entry | No supplement under 7; booking online is recommended |
| Château de La Roche-Guyon | Individual guiding or family package | €3.50 supplement; family package €42 (2 adults and 2 children) or €52.50 (2 adults and 3 children) | Strollers are not allowed in the château |
| Villarceaux estate, Chaussy | Guided visits by reservation | Free on weekends with prior registration | Season from 4 April to 1 November 2026 |
| Château d'Écouen | Guided visit for groups of 10 or more | – | Individual visitors do not need to book |
These are the guided visits of the sites themselves. They do not replace an organized trip from Paris, because you get there on your own.
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A full day with Giverny, a bus trip with Giverny and a half day to Auvers alone.
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Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh's room
Entry to Monet's house and gardens and to Van Gogh's room is included, as are the stops at both graves. Meals and tips are extra.
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Day trip by bus to Giverny and Auvers
Bus from Paris and a self-guided visit with English-speaking support. Entry to Van Gogh's house and to Monet's house and gardens is included. Meals and personal expenses are extra.
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Half-day bus trip to Auvers-sur-Oise
Bus from Paris and a self-guided visit with stops at the town hall, the Auberge Ravoux, the church and Van Gogh's grave, plus about three hours of free time. Lunch is extra.
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The tour types in detail
What each one involves.
Organized trip from Paris
It spares you the connections. In the description, check the starting point, the length, the guide's language, whether the visit is self-guided or led by a guide, and whether entry tickets are included.
A day combined with Giverny
Giverny is in the Eure, in Normandy. The day is therefore long and split between two départements. Look closely at what is included, because entry to Auvers and Giverny sites is not always covered.
By train, on your own
Line H from Paris-Nord serves Auvers-sur-Oise (via Valmondois), Écouen-Ézanville, Enghien-les-Bains and Luzarches. The Métro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55 since 1 January 2026. Connections are on the getting there page.
Getting there from Paris →By car
For Auvers, take the A15 and A115 and leave at Méry-sur-Oise Centre. For La Roche-Guyon, take the A15 and D14 via Magny-en-Vexin, or the A13 at exit 11. Royaumont is reached by the D909, with free parking for visitors.
Parc Astérix, outside Val-d'Oise
The park is in Plailly, in the Oise. From Roissy, the park's shuttle leaves from Roissypôle (platform A3), after the RER B to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1. It costs €14 return in 2026 and must be reserved by the day before.
Parc Astérix →One place, well prepared
For a visit to one specific site, the simplest option is the site's own ticket with a reserved time slot. At the Château d'Auvers, only a reserved slot guarantees entry.
Auvers-sur-Oise →What to check before you book
The descriptions differ more than the prices do.
The date and the season
Van Gogh's room is open until 22 November 2026 and La Roche-Guyon until 1 November, before winter opening from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Écouen is closed on Tuesdays.
What the price covers
Entry, transport, guide, meals: an offer may cover transport only. Compare the "included" and "not included" lines.
The guide's language
The guided visit of Dr. Gachet's house is in French. For the others, check the language when you book.
The meeting point
The starting point of a trip from Paris and the return time matter as much as the price.
Accessibility
Dr. Gachet's house has stairs and no elevator. At Écouen, building work limits vehicle access on weekdays.
Cancellation terms
They vary from offer to offer. Read them before you pay.
Val-d'Oise tours: frequently asked questions
Is it better to book a tour or go on your own?
An organized trip suits you if you stay in Paris and do not want to handle connections. If you like to set your own pace, the train to Auvers or Enghien is simple. La Roche-Guyon needs a train and then bus 1119, which makes the day more complicated.
Can I visit Auvers and Giverny on the same day?
Organized trips from Paris offer this combination. On your own, you have to deal with two départements and the hours of each site. Check that you will have time to see each place.
Are all guided visits in French?
The visit of Dr. Gachet's house is. For the other sites, find out the language when you book.
How much does a guided visit cost?
On site: €8 at Dr. Gachet's house (entry included), €4.50 on top of entry at Royaumont and €3.50 on top at La Roche-Guyon (2026 prices). Trips from Paris have their own prices, shown in the list above.
Is Parc Astérix a Val-d'Oise tour?
No. It is in Plailly, in the Oise. It has its own page: Parc Astérix.