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Many residents of the Île-de-France region head to the South of France for their vacations. In the Val d'Oise department, there are several preserved places that evoke that Southern French ambiance. We offer you a selection of the 10 best.
Many foreign tourists come to Auvers-sur-Oise each year. Traveling by train from Paris, they come to discover the land of Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh painted the South of France, notably in Arles. In this village in the Val d'Oise, his paintings transport us to the South of France. Nothing is better than strolling around the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Auvers-sur-Oise and walking up towards the cemetery where you can find the graves of Vincent and his brother.
Another South of France vibe spot in Auvers-sur-Oise, heading towards The Dial, located on a very small paved square with a sunny terrace.
to feel the South of France, you could be offered a trip to New York, at the Museum of Modern Art, to discover Paul Cézanne's painting «The Winding Road at Montgeroult.» Where to await the opening of an exhibition in the United States, such as the one at’Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, where the second painting by Paul Cézanne, «Farm in Montgeroult,» painted in Montgeroult, was found. But that would be a long way. So, why not go there, to the very heart of this pretty, still-preserved village in the Val d'Oise, with its château. On-site, you can discover the two locations depicted by the painter Paul Cézanne, who worked extensively in Provence.
L'Isle-Adam attracts Val-d'Oisiens looking for a chic and touristy atmosphere. It's a well-known spot where you naturally feel on vacation with its beach, son cinema, its restaurants, and its shops. A Casino is missing and it would almost have the atmosphere of a seaside resort.
This fourth spot invites you to go hiking on the northern side of the Val d’Oise department, where you’ll feel as if you’re in the South of France, right on the border with the Oise department. As you walk down Rue de Ronquerolles toward the village of Hédouville, you’ll be surrounded by nature and open spaces. Once you arrive in the village, enjoy a moment of tranquility behind the Church of the Holy Trinity, where you’ll find magnificent hydrangeas.
In the town of Vétheuil, the town hall square is appreciated, where time seems to have stood still. The rhythm is set by the comings and goings at the Chiquito. But in Vétheuil, if you want to feel on vacation like in the South of France, it is in the well-kept street that slowly descends towards the Seine that you will find your happiness. On the corner with rue de l'église, you must approach to discover Vetheuil Chocolates, simply the best ice cream in Val d'Oise. In the summer, it's the line in front of the entrance to their small shop that points you towards the ice cream. For those who wish, you can head to Claude Monet's house from when he lived in Vetheuil for a visit in the summer.
A little taste of Menton For downtown Pontoise with the palm trees in front of the City Hall, a covered amphitheater in the heart of the city, and narrow streets with leaning houses. To see this, head to the downtown area overlooking the Oise River on the side of Place des Moineaux. Located above the underground galleries of the city of Pontoise, Place des Moineaux was filmed during the shooting of "Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse" with Jean Reno. The narrow alleys of the city are visible on Rue Lemercier. Take advantage of Saturday to discover Pontoise, you will enjoy the City Hall Square market who offers quality stalls.
You'll need to walk to enjoy this spot in the South of France, near Vauréal in the Val d'Oise. Less than a 10-minute walk from the’Axe Majeur of Cergy and its 12 columns, the historic downtown area of Vauréal is located near the banks of the Oise River. Head to Rue Neuve in Vauréal, then walk down toward the alley off Rue Neuve. The route stretches for a few hundred meters. So you can take advantage of your stroll to reach The Green Way Paris London which will take you to Jouy-le-Moutier in complete tranquility.
If you've visited the Vauréal spot, the Cergy-Port spot is nearby. Start with a quick coffee at Place de la République at the Café de la location, with its sunny terrace. Going down Rue de Neuville from Place de la République, you wind around the Saint Christophe church and enjoy its square. It's at this precise moment that you can feel like you're in the South of France. Afterwards, you can of course have a drink on a terrace in Cergy-Port, but the atmosphere is that of a marina.
Gain a new perspective on the old town from above Montmorency for a visit in the style of a Southern French village, just 13 kilometers from the capital. On its promontory, the town overlooks the Montmorency Valley to the south and the Plaine de France to the north.
We are pushing our research beyond the limits of Val d'Oise to offer you a «South of France» spot a few kilometers from’Herblay-sur-Seine. On the Quai des Martyrs de la Résistance in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, the capital of river transport, You can breathe in the South of France at the roundabout between René Albert Street and Bourbon Street. On the program, a gentle spot with a cobbled square, a palm tree in the center of the roundabout, and incredible charm. On the Seine side, you can enjoy the plane trees on the walkway, which will cool your steps.
For the brave, you can continue the ride towards the Pointil via the quays of the Seine. This spot marks the junction of the Oise on one side and the Seine on the other. This important point also marks the development of the Port of Greater Western Paris. When you walk on the Eugène Le Corre quays, make the most of the blooming laurels present along the entire promenade. Looking at the water, you'll even feel like you're in the South of France.
