What to do · Auvers-sur-Oise
Daubigny, the first painter of Auvers: museum and studio house
Information
- Price
- Museum free · studio house €6
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- Museum all year; studio house April to October, weekends
- Who it's for
- Families; the studio house is free for under-12s
Charles-François Daubigny was the first artist to settle in Auvers, in 1861, and one of the precursors of Impressionism: he painted the Oise from his studio boat, the Botin. Two places commemorate him.
The museum
While its premises are being extended, in 2026 and 2027 the Daubigny museum is in the Maison de l'Isle, Rue Marcel Martin, by the river. Entry is free; it is open Tuesday to Sunday, with morning and afternoon hours in July and August and afternoon hours on weekdays the rest of the year.
The studio house
At 61 Rue Daubigny, the house that the painter decorated with his children and his friends Corot and Daumier, about 200 m² of painted murals. It is shown by his descendants on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October, from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30. It costs €6, €4 reduced; free for under-12s.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Daubigny museum free?
Yes, entry is free.
When is the studio house open?
At weekends from April to October.
As a family
