Villa Castel Val
Auvers-sur-Oise
The architect behind Paris's iconic metro entrances built himself a country retreat with sweeping curves and whimsical brickwork. Perched on a hillside in Van Gogh's village, this 1903 villa hides Guimard's refined furniture inside.
Art Nouveau architecture
Hector Guimard design
curved brick facade
historic 1903 villa
Tips
🪑original furniture now at Musée d'Orsay
📅guided tours only, check opening dates
🎨Van Gogh painted nearby fields
Villa Castel Val
Auvers-sur-Oise
The architect behind Paris's iconic metro entrances built himself a country retreat with sweeping curves and whimsical brickwork. Perched on a hillside in Van Gogh's village, this 1903 villa hides Guimard's refined furniture inside.
Art Nouveau architecture
Hector Guimard design
curved brick facade
historic 1903 villa
Tips
🪑original furniture now at Musée d'Orsay
📅guided tours only, check opening dates
🎨Van Gogh painted nearby fields