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Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's footsteps (6 miles walk)

Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh's footsteps (6 miles walk)

Craving a unique Parisian adventure? Trade the city streets for a captivating 40-minute train journey into the heart of the Vexin Nature Reserve. Join an intimate group of fewer than 10 to walk 6 miles in the footsteps of Van Gogh, discovering the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where his art flourished and his story ended. Explore the Oise River's tranquil banks and the landscapes that ignited his creativity, all guided by a professional tour guide, before returning to Paris with unforgettable memories. PLEASE NOTE: To ensure a fun and fulfilling experience for everyone, the route is designed for guests who can comfortably walk 10km (6 miles) at a moderate pace. This will allow us to fully appreciate the scenery and enjoy the experience together.

Stunt Military Jet Flight Experience near Paris

Stunt Military Jet Flight Experience near Paris

Have you ever felt an acceleration force so intense that you had to withstand 3 to 4 times your own body weight? That's what you'll experience during this aerobatic flight near Paris. For a few brief seconds, you'll feel 3 to 4 Gs—a very rare sensation that most people only experience a few times in their life On the Agenda: An Aerobatic Flight Experience in Pontoise, near Paris Welcome: You’ll meet your instructor at the airfield near Paris. Pre-Flight Preparation: After a safety briefing, you’ll put on your helmet with a microphone and your flight suit. Once seated in the cockpit, you’ll strap yourself in securely. Takeoff: The pilot starts the engines and positions the plane on the runway. With clearance from the control tower, you’re off at full throttle! Acclimatization Flight: You’ll quickly reach cruising speed. Before beginning the aerobatic maneuvers, the pilot will introduce you to mild positive and negative G-forces. The Aerobatic Flight: The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! The instructor pulls the plane into a steep climb until it stalls. Then, you’ll dive towards the ground at over 300 km/h before the pilot pulls up, sending your adrenaline skyrocketing! You’ll perform spiral trajectories and many other maneuvers. Be prepared—the first aerobatic move is surprising, the second is enjoyable, and by the third... it’s pure bliss! Landing: The flight experience ends as you touch down on solid ground, though your mind might still be soaring in the sky! Aerobatic Maneuvers: In the skies over Paris, you’ll perform daring curves! Your pilot will execute loops and barrel rolls (rotating the plane along its vertical and longitudinal axes). You’ll experience spins and chandelles (where the plane climbs or dives at an angle of 70/80°). You’ll also try classic aerobatic figures such as reversals, hammerheads, and Cuban eights. Military Jet Aerobatic Experience: You’ll board a TB30 Epsilon. This military training aircraft was designed in the 1980s to train French Air Force pilots. It can reach speeds of up to 520 km/h and withstands up to 5 Gs!

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The hours my wife and I spent being guided by Victor travelling from Paris to Pointoise and then tracing the paths followed by Van Gogh in his final years could not have been more enchanting or memorable. Indeed, I find it hard to recall a guide we have ever met who put so much effort into ensuring the whole experience left one captivated both by the brilliance both of the idea and the excellence of its execution, leaving us wanting to add to the deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject Victor displayed over many hours. Not a single question asked went unrewarded. Not a single wish for the trip went unfulfilled. Indeed every one of them was surpassed. May many others in future share the huge pleasure and enormous interest and passion for the subject a morning with Victor involved. Congratulations to all involved, not least to the incomparable Victor!

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I would give this tour 10 stars if I could. It was a gorgeous hike through an endless impressionist painting. Victor, the guide, was amazing and I learned more about the impressionists, Pisarro, and Van Gogh in few hours than I did in four years of art school. Super informative, gorgeous landscape, and fantastic history! Highly recommended!

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Victor is the kindest and most knowledgeable tour guide I’ve ever met. This hiking trip was the highlight of my time in France, I learned so much about Vincent’s life and had the opportunity to see the window from his old bedroom and the beautiful scenery that inspired him so much, while being enlightened by Victor’s well read explanations.

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A memorable experience! Victor, our guide, was fantastic! He was very passionate and made us feel like we were in Van Gogh's shoes. The tour was really interactive, and thanks to the quiz Victor created, we could engage with the story. I definitely recommend it!

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The way Victor prepared us was excellent. I liked the explanations and the sites related to Pissaro and Vincent. He was knowledgable and friendly.