The château was built using local limestone, typical of the Vexin region architectural style.
Zanobi Lioni, the original owner, was a member of the circle surrounding Marie de' Medici.
The interior layout retains original 17th-century staircases and period woodwork.
The garden contains a unique 'nymphaeum' or grotto, a rare feature in private French chateaus of this period.
The 'Vision Impressionniste' tour utilizes projection mapping to reconstruct 19th-century artistic techniques.
The estate grounds include a dedicated area for temporary contemporary art exhibitions.
Château d'Auvers is a 17th-century estate located in the Val-d'Oise region, historically known as the Château de Lery. The site features the 'Vision Impressionniste' exhibition, an immersive multimedia journey focused on the history of Impressionism in the Oise Valley. The estate is surrounded by ten hectares of gardens designed in both French and Italian styles. The structure was commissioned in 1633 by Zanobi Lioni, an Italian banker to the French court. It serves as a cultural center dedicated to the artistic legacy of painters who frequented Auvers-sur-Oise, including Van Gogh, Pissarro, and Cézanne. The grounds include an orangerie and a nymphaeum reflecting its aristocratic origins. It is currently owned by the Val-d'Oise Departmental Council.
The central axis of the French garden looking back toward the château facade.
Walk the full extent of the gardens, as they feature distinct sections including a structured French parterre and a more naturalized Italian-style area.
Check the official website for rotating temporary exhibitions, as the château frequently hosts local artist showcases in addition to the permanent collection.
Combine your visit with a walking tour of the village center, which contains many of the landscapes painted by Vincent van Gogh.
Do not mistake the château's multimedia history tour for an original art gallery; the site focuses on the history of the movement rather than housing a large collection of original Impressionist canvases.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
No flash photography inside the exhibition areas; maintain a quiet demeanor in the galleries.
