Auvers-sur-Oise, Commune in Val-d'Oise department, Île-de-France region, France.
This small commune sits at 75 meters elevation along the Oise River, featuring cobblestone streets and Renaissance architecture that draws visitors to its well-preserved medieval buildings and rural landscapes.
The town gained prominence during the 11th century when Louis VI owned a manor here for hunting, and later became famous as the final residence of Vincent van Gogh in 1890.
The Musée Daubigny houses over one hundred pre-Impressionist works while the preserved Auberge Ravoux serves as both a restaurant and memorial to Van Gogh's final months.
Two train stations connect the commune to Paris Gare du Nord via suburban rail lines, while local bus routes 95 07 and 95 17 provide regional transportation throughout Val-d'Oise.
Vincent van Gogh created 70 paintings during his final 70 days here, including his famous depiction of the local church that still stands in the town center today.
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