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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the world´s most loved artists. His paintings, drawings and letters inspire people of all ages. His work can be admired in numerous museums around the world. Many places where the artist lived and worked can be visited, from the Netherlands to the South of France. About 25 organisations and museums in the Netherlands, Belgium and France have joined forces under the name Van Gogh Europe. To-gether they are actively engaged in maintaining and promoting Van Gogh´s heritage.

Olive trees with "Les Alpilles" in the background, MET, New-York © MET, NY

Otterlo Kröller-Müller Museum 4

Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum 5

Noord-Brabant Vincent´s Homeland 6

Drenthe / Nieuw-Amsterdam Van Gogh Huis 8

Mons Region Borinage 9

Paris Musée d´Orsay | Montmartre 10

Auvers-sur-Oise 11

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 12

Arles Fondation Vincent van Gogh 13

Vincent´s Homeland – where it all began 16

Van Gogh and the Impressionists 17

Van Gogh and the great collections 18

The masterpieces and Van Gogh´s places of inspiration 19

Van Gogh in three seasons 20

Van Gogh – Grand Tour 22

Van Gogh Locations

Transnational Tours

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Vincent van Gogh, 1889, Musee D´Orsay Paris, Self Portrait

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OtterloKröller-Müller Museum

Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo (Ede)With nearly 90 paintings and over 180 drawings, the Kröller-MüllerMuseum boasts the second largest Van Gogh collection inthe world. The collection charts the artist´s career spanning paintingsfrom Van Gogh´s time in the Netherlands (1881–1886) where heprimarily used dark earthy tones to portray country life, but alsopaintings from his time in France (1886–1890) where light and colourtook the place of the dark tones and his brush strokes became morefluid. The collection includes highlights such as “Terrace of a café at night (Place du Forum)” and ”Bridge at Arles (Pont de Langlois)“.www.krollermuller.nl/visit

The Taste of Van GoghMuseum restaurant “Monsieur Jacques” at the Kröller-Müller Museum offers groups special Van Gogh menus inspired by the artist´s life and work. You can also book “The Taste of Van Gogh“ programme featuring a one-hour tour of the Van Gogh collection including lunch, coffee or tea and cake in the museum´s restaurant.www.smaakvangogh.nl

The Kröller-Müller Museum is home to a world-renowned collection of art from the 19th and 20th century and, thanks to Anton and Helene Kröller-Müller, has the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world. The museum is also home to an enchanting sculpture garden located in the middle of the De Hoge Veluwe National Park. The Kröller-Müller Museum is a place where beautiful things come together – a unique combination of art, nature and architecture.

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Kröller-Müller MuseumHoutkampweg 6

NL-6731 AW OtterloT +31 (0)318 59 1241

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De Hoge Veluwe National ParkThe Kröller-Müller Museum is surrounded by the De Hoge Veluwe National Park, one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands. The primordial natural landscape covering 5,400 hectares of forest, grassy meadows, heath and wandering dunes was once the hunting grounds of the Kröller-Müller family. Today, the Park fascinates its visitors with the beauty of its landscape. While exploring the Park, visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and restorative ambiance. Tip: Discovering the Park by bike makes for the most enjoyable experience. The famous white bikes await visitors at no charge.www.hogeveluwe.nl

Tour of the city of ArnheimArnheim has a rich, turbulent history reflected by the city´s buildings, which are protected by their heritage status. This includes e.g. the “Maarten van Rossum“ House (also called the Devil´s House), the Sabelpoort city gate and the Presickhaeffs Huys. The 40 mediaeval vaulted cellars, which were reconstructed in their original splendour under the shopping streets show what the city once looked like. www.arnhemnijmegenregion.com

Vincent Beer tasting at the Heath Brewery, EdeAfter visiting the Kröller-Müller Museum groups can experience a tour at the Heidebrouwerij Brewery at the nearby city of Ede and taste the unique Vincent Beer. Some of the ingredients of this delicious craft beer come from paintings that you just witnessed in the Van Gogh gallery of the Kröller-Müller. Master brewer Gerrit takes his guests on a tour and shows them the brewing process. There is a good chance he will offer you the opportunity for a tasting.www.deheidebrouwerij.nl

Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Joseph Roulin, 1889, © Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo

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Architectural tour on the KNSM IslandOn a 2-hour guided tour of Amsterdam´s port district, you´ll discover works by young, ambitious Dutch architects and learn first hand why they have garnered such international acclaim. The intricacies of urban planning and building design are explained along with background information about architects and building history. www.architour.nl

Amsterdam Design TourDutch Design is world famous, but what makes it so unique? On this tour through Amsterdam´s historical centre, either by foot or by bike, not only design enthusiasts will have the chance to discover the odd treasure or two while learning all about how legendary Dutch design came to be.www.omyamsterdamtours.com

Concertgebouw AmsterdamThe Neo-renaissance building from the 19th century with its unparalleled acoustics is without a doubt one of the world´s most famous concert halls. The Concertgebouw offers a far-reaching programme with outstanding musicians, orchestras and conductors. With 750 concerts per year, concerts are performed here on an almost daily basis.www.concertgebouw.nl

Van Gogh Museum AmsterdamThe Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the world´s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh´s paintings, drawings and letters. These works provide fascinating insight into the artist´s life and work. In addition to the works of Vincent van Gogh, the museum also shows works by other artists, with whom he was friends or who drew their influence from him. www.vangoghmuseum.com

Guided tours and faster access to the museumMake the most of your visit and book a 50-minute private guided tour of Vincent van Gogh´s masterpieces. An expert guide shows Vincent´s earliest Dutch works. Discover how his approach changed in Paris when he met modern artists and see how he developed his famous individual style in the south of France. Languages: GB,NL,F,G,ES,I. reservations@vangoghmuseum.nl

Multimedia guide Step into Van Gogh´s world with the multimedia guide. The tour gives you a fresh insight into how Vincent van Gogh worked and what motivated him. You will come to understand Van Gogh, by looking at his works from a totally different angle. The interactive audio guide will give you an engaging multimedia experience and reveals a Van Gogh you never knew. The tour is available in the following languages: GB, NL, D, F, I, P, ES, RUS, CHIN, JAP, KOR.

Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum

From 1877 to 1878, Vincent van Gogh lived in Amsterdam for a short time. He took pleasure in visiting his family, wandering around the city, visiting churches and the Trippenhuis where the collection of the Rijksmuseum was on display. In 1973 Amsterdam became the home to the world´s largest collection of the artist´s work. Since the Van Gogh Museum opened in 1973, it has drawn visitors from every corner of the world. At least two million people now visit the museum every year.

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Van Gogh Museum Museumplein 6

NL-1071 DJ AmsterdamT +31 (0) 20 570 52 00

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Sunflowers, 1889, Vincent van Gogh, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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Noord-BrabantVincent´s Homeland

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Anyone in search of the artist´s beginnings has to visit Brabant in the Netherlands: it´s Van Gogh´s birthplace and where his cultural roots lie. This is where the artist lived and worked most of his life. His time here shaped him both as a person and painter. Vincent never stopped longing for his homeland Brabant where his love of nature and the farming lifestyle were born. Today, many places in Brabant are reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh. They tell us about his childhood and adolescence, about his dreams, passion and the things he experienced.

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Vincent van Gogh House and Gallery, ZundertVan Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in Zundert where he spent his childhood. The Vincent van Gogh House is not a museum in the classic sense, but a world of engaging experiences depicting the artist´s life and work. The Church and graveyard from Van Gogh´s time are just a stone´s throw away. This location is home to a gallery and a artist in residence programme where artists from the Netherlands and abroad can work for a time in the spirit of Van Gogh. Tip: Once you have finished your tour of the exhibition, we recommended visiting the Brasserie Auberge Van Gogh next door.www.vangoghbrabant.com | http://www.vangoghhuis.com/

Van Gogh Church, Etten-LeurAfter deciding to become an artist, Vincent van Gogh returned to his parent´s house in Etten from April to December 1881. There he found his first models and was inspired by the landscape. The church where his father was vicar is now dedicated to Vincent´s beginnings as an artist. You can see and hear how Van Gogh created the foundation for his later masterpieces.Tip: Book a tour through Etten to retrace the footsteps of Van Gogh www.vangoghbrabant.com | www.vangoghkerk.nl

Van Gogh Village Nuenen and VincentreFrom December 1883 to November 1885, Vincent van Gogh lived and worked in Nuenen. Today, Nuenen is a historical Van Gogh village with no less than 23 buildings and sites in the landscape reminiscent of Van Gogh. This is where the artist created one quarter of his work as well as his first masterpiece “The potato eaters“. In the museum Vincentre, one learns that Van Gogh lived and painted in Nuenen. Ultra-modern audiovisual technology takes visitors back to this time.www.vangoghbrabant.com | www.vangoghvillagenuenen.nl

Het Noordbrabants Museum ´s-HertogenboschThis is the only place in Brabant where you can marvel at original paintings by Van Gogh. Here, you can see some models of the world famous “potato eaters“, the vicarage of his father and the original Brabant landscape, which Van Gogh always missed. The museum has yearround marvellous art exhibitions and was in 2016 the host of the award-winning Jheronimus Bosch exhibition.www.vangoghbrabant.com | www.hetnoordbrabantsmuseum.nl

Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path, EindhovenThere is a unique cycle path between Eindhoven and Nuenen, which is inspired by The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh! The path has luminous pearls in the asphalt that charge by day and light up at night. Depicting fragments from the famous painting, they provide a subtle play of light and poetry. Techno poetry, as the artist Daan Roosegaarde himself calls it. A sensory experience!www.vangoghbrabant.com

The Potato Eaters,Vincent van Gogh, 1885, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Congregation leaving the reformed church in Nuenen, 1884-1885, Vincent

van Gogh, Van Gogh Museum, Amster-dam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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City of ´s-HertogenboschIt is one of the oldest medieval cities in the Netherlands. Its narrow roads and alleyways can best be explored by foot. Or you can visit perfectly preserved picturesque bridges and historical buildings from a small boat on the river. The Korte Putstraat in the city´s historical centre is famous nation-wide for its many places to dine. www.bezoekdenbosch.nl

City of BredaThe oldest beguin court in the Netherlands is located in the old town of Breda. It looks back on a nearly 750-year history. The Grote Kerk Breda is a 600 year old Gothic church. Together with the St. Johns Cathedral in ´s-Hertogenbosch it is the top of religious architecture in the Netherlands. www.vvvbreda.nl

City of EindhovenEvery year in October, the Capital of Dutch Design becomes a hub for the design world during Dutch Design Week. with the Dutch Design Week. Yearround several designlabs of famous designers are open to visit. The city has a lot to offer: an international light festival (GLOW), and a lot of convenient hotels.www.thisiseindhoven.com

Fortress town of HeusdenThe imposing fortress town with its bastions and downtown featuring painstakingly restored old homes and windmills is almost like an open-air museum. The numerous galleries, the market square and the old port are worth a visit. From there, you can also embark on half-day excursions by bike as well as a variety of boat tours on the Maas.www.hbtheusden.nl

Castle HeeswijkBrabant´s most beautiful castle is almost a thousand years old. The rich history of this powerful monument can be experienced in and around the castle. The castle is now a museum.www.kasteelheeswijk.com/en

Castle and Museum HelmondThe castle of Helmond immerses you in the unique story of the largest water citadel in the Netherlands that was once a secured medieval fort. Today it is the home of the Helmond Museum.www.museumhelmond.nl

Van Gogh BrabantAlmystraat 14

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Peasant woman digging (Vincent van Gogh 1885 1887) Het Noordbrabants MuseumHet Noordbrabants Museum

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In the autumn of 1883 Van Gogh spent three months in the northern province of Drenthe. The landscape left a permanent impression on the artist. The people and artistic circles he came to know there inspired him to paint and draw. However, as the year drew to a close, the artist began to feel lonely as he struggled with hard times.He left the area and headed towards Nuenen where his parents lived.

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Van Gogh House, DrentheVan Goghstraat 1

NL-7844 NP Veenoord/Nieuw-AmsterdamT + 31 (0)591-555 600

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The Van Gogh House, DrentheVincent van Gogh lived at the inn of Hendrik Scholte in Nieuw-Amsterdam. Following renovations in 2001- 2003, part of the inn is now a café/restaurant. The same went for the room where Van Gogh once painted. Here, visitors have the chance to see his studio and watch a short movie that will take them back to Van Gogh´s time, the fall of 1883. “Vincent” tells the story about his stay in Drenthe, based on the 23 letters he send from this house.www.vangogh-drenthe.nl

Veenpark open-air museumAt Veenpark, the moor landscape of the 19th century comes to life. Following the special “Van Gogh´s easel“ museum route you can travel through the primordial peat bog on foot or with the small rail or by boat. The museum route features letters and paintings imparting Van Gogh thoughts about Drenthe, life in the moor and the people who inspired him. In addition to all this you can visit the old peat pit and the cutting huts that Van Gogh painted and a turf colony with a baker, wooden shoemaker and grocer.www.veenpark.nl

Tour following in the footsteps of Van Gogh in DrentheThe tour starts with a visit to the Van Gogh House. A guide then takes you to the Veenpark. During the tour through the open-air museum, you will see the primordial moor landscape that once inspired Van Gogh.www.vangoghdrenthe.com

Drents Museum“The Peat Barge” (Vincent van Gogh,1883) is one of the masterpieces of the collection of the Drents Museum. It is one of the seven surviving pictures of Van Gogh´s Drenthe period. The department Art 1885-1935, of the museum contains Dutch Art and Applied Art. In terms of size and quality, the archeology collection is one of the most important in Northwest Europe. Part of this collection is presented on permanent display and is often shown in international exhibitions.www.drentsmuseum.nl

Vincent van Gogh, Draw Bridge in Nieuw-Amsterdam, 1883 Groninger Museum Groningen

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Groninger MuseumThe museum of modern and contemporary art presents paintings, photography, fashion and design in changing exhibitions. The museum, designed by Italian architect Mendini, is also home to four drawings and paintings by Vincent van Gogh.www.groningermuseum.nl

Natural Canal ToursYou can admire the natural canals of Drenthe with our Van Gogh Canal Tour. In a wooden longboat, you are taken to numerous sights that still bear witness to a forgotten time. An unforgettable experience!www.vangogh-drenthe.nl

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Historical tour through the city of Mons The tour of the city takes participants from the Grand Place to the town hall, the Jardin du Mayeur, the Belfry and the collegiate church of Saint Waltrude, one of Belgium´s most beautiful churches. Tip: Visit the museum in Belfry. A unique attraction here is the glazed elevator, which takes you to the top of the bell tower where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Mons and its architectural highlight. www.visitmons.be

BAM - Museum of Fine Art, MonsBeaux-Arts Mons is an ambitious museum project embodying a modern architectural, aesthetic design flooded in light. A museum that you really have to experience, hosting several exhibitions every year.www.bam.mons.be

Grand Hornu and MAC´s – Museum of Contemporary ArtThe former coal mine (UNESCO world heritage site) is considered the perfect symbiosis of art and functional urban planning. An industrial complex inhabiting neo-classicistic brick architecture accommodates offices, shops, cafés, a school and even a dance hall. The MAC´s – Museum for Contemporary Art – is also located on the premises. www.grand-hornu.be, www.mac-s.be

Van Gogh House, CuesmesVincent van Gogh lived here from August 1879 to October 1880. Visitors can view replicas of different works, true-to-original copies of letters from the artist, multilingual audiovisual information as well as a room furnished according to the period. www.maisonvangogh.mons.be

Van Gogh House and the Marcasse mine, WasmesThis is where Vincent was employed as a lay preacher for 6 months. In the house, paintings and letters to his brother Theo, which originated in Wasmes, are shown alongside other items. The mine of Marcasse where Van Gogh himself travelled to a depth of 700 metres is located only a few kilometres away. A visit to this unique mine can be arranged at request. www.visitmons.be

Bus tour retracing the route of Vincent van GoghParticipants in this 3-hour tour will learn interesting facts about the life and early years of the famous artist in the Borinage. The tour includes a visit to the Van Gogh houses. www.visitmons.be

ArtothèqueThe Artothèque is home to collections from twelve museums of the city. The converted chapel, once home to the Ursuline Monastery, accommodates around 50,000 artworks, many of which can be viewed virtually including an original Van Gogh drawing, ”Les Bêcheurs“. www.artotheque.mons.be

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Young Vincent van Gogh spent two formative years (1878-1880) in the former coal-mining region of Borinage close to Mons. Borinage is an industrial landscape around the city of Mons and was one of Europe´s most important coal-mining regions in the 18th century. During his nearly two-year stay, Vincent van Gogh ended his career as a minister to pursue life as an artist. He quickly developed a penchant for motifs taken from the everyday life of farmers and labourers; he dedicated his last year in the region almost entirely to drawing.

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VISITMONSGrand Place 27

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Self-Portrait with Straw Hat, Paris, 1887, Vincent van Gogh, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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4 roues sous 1 parapluie Romantic, unusual, monumental, country-style, by night... Choose among a large range of private 2CV city tours to discover Paris and the French way of life. A unique experience with commentary from the driver. www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com

Philharmonie de ParisThe Philharmonie designed by architects Jean Nouvel and Christian de Portzamparc is the capital´s musical epicentre. It combines the best qualities of concert halls, Museum and exhibition area. Here, every concert promises an intimate atmosphere: although the main auditorium hosts 2400 people, there is never more than 32 metres between the conductor and audience! The roof of the Philharmonie and the panoramic restaurant offer a breathtaking view of Paris.www.philharmoniedeparis.fr

ParisMusée d´Orsay | Montmartre

From 1886 to 1888, Vincent van Gogh lived together with his brother Theo in Paris, which gave him the chance to study impressionist paintings. It was there that he banished the dark phase inspired by the Dutch school from his paintings once and for all. Unlike his initial ascetic stay in Montmartre, he became acquainted with Paris´s bustling Bohemian community. Though Van Gogh managed to acquire all materials he needed to paint, models were hard to come by leading him to begin a period of self-portraits, of which he created nearly 30.

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Musée d´Orsay & Musée de l´OrangerieA former train station is home to the Musée d´Orsay located in downtown Paris on the banks of the Seine. It was built for the World´s Fair in 1900 and is already an artwork in itself. The museum boasts a collection of impressionist works from artists such as Renoir, Monet, Manet, Cézanne and Degas that is without equal. Among the 27 works of Van Gogh is the famous ”Starry Night Over the Rhône“ painted in Arles and a number of well known works created in Auvers-sur-Oise. Tip: Take advantage of the combi-ticket offer including the Musée de l´Orangerie on the other side of the Seine that is home to the works of impressionism, late impressionism and the École de Paris.www.musee-orsay.fr, www.musee-orangerie.fr

Tour following in the footsteps of Van Gogh´s in MontmartreThis walk through the famous artist arrondissement in Montmartre will take you to the favourite places of Van Gogh – but also other impressionists like Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec and Renoir where they drew their inspiration. Accompanied by a true Parisian, visitors will learn all about the artists, what became of them not to mention a few scandals while getting to know one of Paris´s most beautiful arrondissements.www.montmartre-guide.com

La Bonne Franquette restaurant, Montmartre It was once a hub for artists like Van Gogh, Pissarro, Sisley, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, Renoir, Monet and Zola. Today, the restaurant still exudes the charm typical of Paris in the style of the early 20th century. www.labonnefranquette.com

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Van Gogh´s Bedroom in Arles, 1889, Vincent van Gogh, © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d´Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski

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Daubigny´s house-studio and gardenThe painter Charles-François Daubigny, who resided in Auvers, is a pioneer of the impressionist movement and had this atelier house built in 1861. A number of major French painters including Corot and Daumier were regular visitors and also left their mark on the walls of the house. Still owned by the descendants of the artist the place is so authentic!www.atelier-daubigny.com

Daubigny MuseumThe museum housed in the Colombières manor house shows a collection of artworks from the end of the 19th to early 20th century centring around the work of Daubigny and the birth of impressionism including pieces by Karl Daubigny, Jules Dupré, Maximilien Luce, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Norbert Goeneutte, Armand Guillaumin, Maxime Maufra, Alexandre-René Véron.www.museedaubigny.com

Absinth MuseumThe Absinth Museum between the palace and Auberge Ravoux exudes the charm of a café from the Belle Époque where absinth enjoyed popularity as the drink of artists and poets. Numerous original items tell the enrapturing tale of the “Green Fairy” denoting the importance of absinth in the cultural life of the 19th century.www.musee-absinthe.com

Ship´s tour Auvers-sur-Oise - PontoiseThe valley´s picturesque landscape and remarkable play of light made it a time-honoured muse of the artists. A journey of discovery on the water can be had from May to October. From a ship, the river landscape between Auvers-sur-Oise and Pontoise is all the more breathtaking.www.tourisme-auverssuroise.fr

Maison de Van Gogh The Van Gogh House is located in the old “Auberge Ravoux” guest house, which is the only known atelier of Van Gogh that still remains in its original condition today. On 20 May 1890, he moved into room no. 5 where he passed away on 29 July 1890. In the same house, a multimedia presentation that draws on his paintings, correspondence and a selection of contemporary photography sheds light on what the artist´s stay in Auvers-sur-Oise was like. www.maisondevangogh.fr

The House of Dr. GachetThe Parisian Doctor and amateur painter Dr. Paul Gachet, friend and patron of the impressionists, was introduced to the Auvers-sur-Oise house by artists like Pissarro and Cézanne and purchased it in April 1872. Today, its interior continues to tell tales of times gone by. This is where Van Gogh finished some of his paintings including “Portrait of Dr. Gachet“ and three paintings where he gave the garden a Mediterranean flair. Van Gogh, who was welcomed by Dr. Gachet, spent many cheerful hours in the garden - though the doctor was unable to help him.

Following in the footsteps of Van GoghDiscover Auvers-Sur-Oise during Van Gogh´s time with a qualified guide. A nearly 2-hour tour of towns, cities and places where Van Gogh stayed and worked towards the end of his life will provide you with fascinating insight into his life and work. You will also recognise landscapes and motifs from his paintings, stop on the way and visit the graves of Vincent and Theo van Gogh.www.tourisme-auverssuroise.fr

Auvers-sur-Oise

Auvers-sur-Oise, which is the gateway to the ‘French Vexin’ Natural Park, is less than thirty kilometres (about twenty miles) from Paris. It has become a natural port of call for all lovers of Impressionist painting and owes its fame above all to Vincent van Gogh. In fewer than 70 days the artist painted close to 80 works. Some of the paintings are among his most famous, such as Wheatfield with Crows, Portrait of Dr Gachet or The Church of Auvers. Vincent died in Auvers on 29 July 1890 and is buried in the village cemetery alongside his brother Theo.

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AUVERS TOURISME38, rue du général de Gaulle

Parc Van GoghF-95430 Auvers-sur-Oise

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Vincent van Gogh, Portrait Dr. Paul Gachet, 1890, Musée d´Orsay Paris

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Musée des Alpilles A journey through the history of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and of the Alpilles at the time of Van Gogh. In a Renaissance building, the Musée des Alpilles (Musée de France) introduces visitors to the agricultural and industrial life of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and to the places the artist painted at the end of the 19th Century.www.mairie-saintremydeprovence.fr

Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-ProvenceInside the magical site of the ”Carrières de lumières“, walk through paintings projected on the gigantic rock walls. Discover the unique and grandiose artistic approach of the greatest painters.www.carrieres-lumieres.com

Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet, AvignonAn exceptional collection featuring works from numerous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Alfred Sisley and one painting of Vincent van Gogh.www.angladon.com

Saint-Rémy- de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence was home to Vincent van Gogh for a year, from May 1889 to May 1890. In that year he created numerous drawings and almost 150 paintings, most of which are today considered masterpieces. The landscapes around Saint-Rémy – with the Alpilles mountain range – remain today as they were when they inspired Van Gogh.

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Office de tourismePlace Jean Jaurés

F-13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence T +33 (0)4 90 92 05 22

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Saint-Paul de Mausole Vincent van Gogh received psychiatric treatment in the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole hospital in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence from May 1889 to May 1890. He was given his own studio, was much admired by the staff and was the only patient who was allowed to go outside the building. Van Gogh produced about 100 drawings and 150 paintings in and around the institution, including Irises, Wheatfield with Reaper, Starry Night and numerous paintings of olive trees and cypresses. The area surrounding this historic location, in particular the monastery and the Roman chapel, are just as the artists would have known them. His room has been recreated and can be visited.www.saintpauldemausole.fr

Musée Estrine – Vincent van Gogh Interpretation CenterThis modern and contemporary museum (Musée de France) pays perpetual tribute to Van Gogh´s contribution to 20th and 21st Century painting. The interpretation centre depicts his journey as a painter and writer, the artists and works that influenced him and those to come who inherited his legacy.www.musee-estrine.fr

Guided tour of Van Gogh´s Saint-RémyJoin our experts as they track the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh. A journey back in time between landscapes as they appear today and the paintings that were created a hundred years ago at the same place (1.5 hours). www.saintremy-de-provence.com

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Irises, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, 1890, Vincent van Gogh, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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Tour of the city´s Roman past Alongside Marseille, the former government seat of Friedrich Barbarossa is among the oldest cities in France. A guided tour of the city uncovers its Roman past during visits to the amphitheatre, the antique theatre, the antique baths of Emperor Constantine and the ruins of the Roman chariot racing track. In 1981, the structures from the Roman age were recognised as UNESCO world heritage sites.

Montmajour Abbey The Montmajour Abbey not far from Arles was founded as a Benedictine Monastery Saint-Pierre, which was built in 1016. The abbey was first surrounded by swamps, which were drained with funds from the sale of indulgences that began in 1030. Over the centuries, the abbey was expanded and, in 1703, the construction began on a new building that never reached completion. The graves of a number of counts from the Provence can be found on the abbey grounds. www.abbaye-montmajour.fr

Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles The Fondation offers a unique approach to Vincent van Gogh, namely by exploring, through the medium of temporary exhibitions, the resonance of his art and thinking with international artistic production today. Thanks to partnerships established with public and private collections, the Fondation presents one or more original canvases by Vincent van Gogh all year round, accompanied by with a changing selection of works by internationally renowned contemporary artists. The Fondation also offers a wide range of in-house and extramural cultural events and activities: artist talks and podium discussions, symposia, film screenings, creative workshops and courses, performances and concerts, as well as guided tours and educational activities tailored to different publics. www.fondation-vincentvangogh-arles.org Van Gogh walk Van Gogh wanders about the city exploring his surroundings and incessantly paints the transformation of the natural world in spring: landscapes, cafés, squares and toiling harbour workers. Everything he sees inspires him and is captured in a painting. This very unique tour presents the impressions and many locations featured in the paintings. This half-day tour, on foot in the streets of Arles, begins at the Tourism Office and leads to view enamelled lava reproductions placed near the spots he painted some of his most famous works. Other places and themes outside of Arles, such as the famous Langlois bridge or the countryside towards Montmajour Abbey, inspired the painter.

ArlesFondation Vincent van Gogh

Van Gogh spent more than 14 months in the city of Arles. During this time, he became an “artist of the sun” creating his timeless masterpiece that portrayed the landscape of the Provence in vibrant colours. Here, he created nearly 200 paintings and 100 drawings including “Starry Night over the Rhône”. The “Yellow House” that he later rented in Arles became a hub for like-minded artists. Paul Gaugin was also a guest - with dramatic consequences. During their intense conflict-ridden collaboration, Van Gogh developed a nervous disorder that led him to famously self mutilate his own ear.

THE LIFE OF VAN GOGH

Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles20 rue de la Liberté

F-13200 ArlesT +33 (0)490 93 08 08

www.fondation-vincentvangogh-arles.org

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Vincent van Gogh, Starry night over the Rhône, 1888 , Musée d´Orsay Paris

Fondation Vincent van Gogh, © Francois Deladerrie

Special Group offers VAN GOGH MUSEUM AMSTERDAM

Exclusive introduction to the life of Van Gogh with a guide in the auditorium (20 minutes)Exclusive presentation by a curator in the auditorium (60 minutes)Painting lesson with professional guidance Private evening tours Book it at: reserveringen@vangoghmuseum.nl

NOORD-BRABANT

NuenenPrivate concert at the Van Gogh Church in Nuenen.Miller toils at the Opwettense water mill or Roosdonck mill just like back in Van Gogh´s days.

ZundertSit down with Van Gogh expert Ron Nirven over a cup of coffee and talk about Vincent´s life in Brabant as well as his influence on contemporary artists.

Etten Take a tour on a (electric) bike from Etten to Zundert and back through the landscape Van Gogh so loved or take a walk an enjoy the historical places where Van Gogh made his drawings.

Het Noordbrabants Museum ´s-HertogenboschExclusive cup of coffee with Van Gogh curator.Presentation: “How does an exhibition take shape”.Book it at: www.vangoghbrabant.com

MONS REGION

”Starry Night“ beer tasting organised by a local brewery. Painting lessons with local artists in Vincent´s garden in Cuesmes.Book it at: www.visitMons.be

PARIS

Traditional “Cuvée de Montmartre” absinth tastingPère Tanguy was a French colour merchant, who played a key role in promoting impressionism. Meeting with the current owner of the Père Tanguy Gallery.Book it at: www.montmartre-guide.com

AUVERS-SUR-OISE

Traditional absinth tasting with the curator of the Absinth Museum. Sit down and chat with an artist.Murder mystery party with a unique Van Gogh theme.Book it at: www.tourisme-auverssuroise.fr

SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE

Walk in the Alpilles of Van Gogh Book it at: vangoghstremy@gmail.com

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Birth house of Van Gogh in Zundert

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Transnational Tours Vincent van Gogh had an eventful life that led him to many different places. Each place made an impression on his life and influenced his work in some way. We bring together all the places that have marked his life – including Noord-Brabant, Mons, Paris and Auvers-sur-Oise, as well as his time in Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in southern France – in interesting tours and travel packages. You can experience the whole Van Gogh story, discover the places that inspired him, admire his masterpieces in major museums. The following transnational Van Gogh tours will provide inspiration when planning your travel itinerary. We would be delighted if your itinerary were to include the ROUTE VAN GOGH EUROPE.

Terrace of a café at night (Place du Forum), 1888, Vincent van Gogh © Kröller-Müller Museum

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TOUR 1

Vincent´s Homeland – where it all beganNoord-Brabant | Mons | (Amsterdam | Otterlo)

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in ´s-Hertogenbosch ▷ Guided city tour through the historical centre where Hieronymus Bosch was born▷ Visit Het Noordbrabants Museum with original Van Gogh works in the collection▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in ´s-Hertogenbosch

DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Zundert. Guided visit to the birth house of Van Gogh▷ Short break in Brasserie Auberge Van Gogh▷ Passage to Etten-Leur where Van Gogh lived at his parents´ house. Visit the Van Gogh Church▷ Lunch in Etten-Leur ▷ In the afternoon, passage to Nuenen, the Van Gogh open-air museum. Guided walk retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh including a visit to the Vincentre▷ Time to explore the village a bit more and break for coffee▷ Return to ´s-Hertogenbosch▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in ´s-Hertogenbosch

DAY 3

▷ Morning transfer to Mons ▷ Guided tour on the bus retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Mons and the Borinage inclu- ding a visit to House Cuesmes and House Wasmes/ Mine Marcasse, where Van Gogh lived and worked▷ On the way back, stopover at Grand-Hornu and the MAC´s close to Mons. Guided visit to the historical industrial complex▷ Coffee break ▷ Overnight stay in Mons or departure

Optional programme

DAY 4

▷ Trip to Amsterdam from ´s-Hertogenbosch or Mons▷ Visit to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam ▷ Tour on a canal boat through Amsterdam ▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 5

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ Time to explore the National Park De Hoge Veluwe with free white bikes▷ Departure

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OTTERLO

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MONS

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Birth house of Van Gogh in Zundert

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TOUR 2

Van Gogh and the ImpressionistsAmsterdam | Otterlo | Nieuw-Amsterdam | Mons Paris | Auvers-sur-Oise

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Amsterdam ▷ Canal tour through Amsterdam ▷ Visit to the permanent collection and the current exhibition of the Van Gogh Museum ▷ Evening programme in Amsterdam ▷ Overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the famous collection and the current exhibition of the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ Time to discover De Hoge Veluwe National Park with the free white bikes▷ On the way back to Amsterdam visit of the Van GoghHuis and other attractions in Nieuw Amsterdam ▷ Optional concert in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 3

▷ Passage to Paris via Nuenen and Mons ▷ Guided walk through Nuenen and visit to the Vincentre ▷ Transfer to Mons ▷ Guided city tour to the attractions in Mons ▷ Visit to the Maison Van Gogh in Cuesmes ▷ Transfer to Paris ▷ Overnight stay in Paris

Optional programme ▷ From Nuenen transfer to the Vincent van Gogh Huis in Zundert where Vincent was born ▷ Transfer to Etten/Leur to the Van Gogh Church ▷ Transfer to Mons, programme and overnight stay in Mons

DAY 4

▷ Guided city tour through Paris retracing the foot- steps of the impressionist masters including Montmartre, followed by Absinth tasting▷ Visit of Musée d´Orsay and neighbouring Musée de l´Orangerie including unique set of Monet´s Water Lilies▷ Evening programme in Paris and overnight stay

DAY 5

▷ Excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise ▷ Guided city tour of Van Gogh sites like Auberge Ravoux, Maison Dr. Gachet and Van Gogh´s grave▷ Boat tour: Auvers-sur-Oise-Pontoise-Auvers-sur- Oise (1,5 h)▷ Return to Paris and overnight stay

DAY 6

▷ Departure

AMSTERDAM

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The Church in Auvers-sur-Oise © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d´Orsay) Hervé Lewandowski

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TOUR 3

Van Gogh and the great collectionsAmsterdam | Otterlo | Nuenen | Brussels | Mons Paris (Auvers-sur-Oise)

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Amsterdam ▷ Guided city or a canal boat tour ▷ Visit to the world known permanent collection and the current exhibition in the Van Gogh Museum▷ Evening programme in Amsterdam ▷ Overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world in the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ Taste of Van Gogh lunch at the Café Restaurant Monsieur Jacques▷ Time to discover De Hoge Veluwe National Park with the free white bikes▷ Back in Amsterdam, concert in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam ▷ Overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 3

▷ Passage to Brussels via Nuenen▷ Guided walk through Nuenen and visit of the Vincentre ▷ Lunch in a typical restaurant which was painted by Van Gogh in Nuenen▷ Transfer to Brussels ▷ Guided Art Nouveau city tour by bus▷ Option: visit to the Magritte Museum or the Horta Museum ▷ Dinner in a typical bistro ▷ Overnight stay in Brussels

DAY 4

▷ In the morning passage to Mons ▷ Guided city tour through Mons including the famous Belfry▷ Visit to the Maison Van Gogh in Cuesmes close to Mons▷ Continuing to Paris ▷ Evening programme in Paris and overnight stay

DAY 5

▷ In the morning guided visit to the Musée d´Orsay with its exceptional impressionist collection including 27 Van Gogh paintings. ▷ In connection with guided tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh in the heart of Montmartre ending with a lunch at “La Bonne Franquette” where Van Gogh was a frequent guest▷ Optional private Citroën 2 CV city tour ▷ Optional concert in the Philharmonie de Paris ▷ Overnight stay in Paris

Optional programme ▷ From Paris excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise ▷ Guided city tour of the Van Gogh sites like Auberge Ravoux, Maison Dr. Gachet and the grave of Van Gogh ▷ Option: boat tour: Auvers-sur-Oise-Pontoise- Auvers-sur-Oise (1.5 h) ▷ Return to Paris.

DAY 6

▷ Departure

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Salle Van Gogh, © Musée d´Orsay, Sophie Boegly

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TOUR 4

The masterpieces and Van Gogh´s places of inspirationAmsterdam | Otterlo | Paris | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Arles

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Amsterdam ▷ Guided city tour on a canal boat▷ Option: Amsterdam design tour or a guided architecture tour on the KNSM Island▷ Evening programme in Amsterdam and overnight stay

DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the Van Gogh collection in the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ Taste of Van Gogh lunch at the Café Restaurant Monsieur Jacques▷ Time to discover De Hoge Veluwe National Park with the free white bikes▷ Optional visit to a craft beer brewery in Ede ▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Amsterdam or the Veluwe region DAY 3

▷ In the morning, visit to the Van Gogh Museum with its collection of world famous masterpieces ▷ Individual lunch at the museum café Le Tambourin▷ Direct train to Paris (Gare du Nord | 3.15 h) ▷ Free time for visits and excursions▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Paris

Optional programme Direct flight from Amsterdam to Marseille as a starting point for excursions to Saint-Rémy-de- Provence and Arles

DAY 4

▷ Guided tour of Montmartre in the footsteps of Van Gogh and the impressionist masters ▷ Visit of the Musee d´Orsay with its famous collection including 27 masterpieces of Van Gogh▷ Individual lunch ▷ In the afternoon train to Avignon (Gare de Lyon | 2.40 hrs)▷ Transfer by bus to Saint Rémy de Provence DAY 5

▷ In the morning, guided Van Gogh tour of Saint- Rémy including a visit in Saint Paul de Mausole and the Musée Estrine. Here, you will find the landscapes, colours and the original motives which inspired Van Gogh ▷ Lunch in a provençal-style restaurant▷ Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles. These famous limestone mountains are found in many paintings of Van Gogh. Visit to the Carrières de Lumières▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Saint-Rémy-de- Provence

DAY 6

▷ In the morning transfer to Arles ▷ Guided city tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Arles to many authentic places immortalised in the masterpieces of Van Gogh ▷ Lunch in Arles ▷ Visit to the current exhibition at the Fondation Vincent van Gogh▷ Option: Camargue boat tour from Saintes-Maries de la Mer (1.5 h)▷ Transfer to Marseille

DAY 7

▷ Guided tour of Marseille with a visit to the MUCem ▷ Departure

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ARLES

AVIGNON

MARSEILLE

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Vincent Van Gogh, Bridge at Arles (Pont de Langlois), 1888, Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo

AMSTERDAM

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TOUR 5

Van Gogh in three seasonsSpring | Summer | Autumn

The origin of Van Gogh´s paintingsAvignon | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Arles | Marseille

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Marseille ▷ Guided tour of Marseille including the Fort Saint Jean and the MUCem ▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Marseille

DAY 2

▷ In the morning, transfer to Arles ▷ Guided city tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Arles to many authentic places immortalized in the masterpieces of Van Gogh ▷ Lunch in Arles ▷ Visit to the current exhibition in the Fondation Vincent van Gogh▷ Option: Camargue boat tour from Saintes-Maries de la Mer (1.5 h)▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Marseille

DAY 3

▷ In the morning transfer to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the Alpilles▷ Guided Van Gogh tour of Saint-Rémy and the typical landscapes including a visit in Saint Paul de Mausole and the Musée Estrine▷ Lunch in a provençal-style restaurant ▷ Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence and visit to the Carrières de Lumières▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Saint-Rémy-de- Provence or Marseille

DAY 4

▷ In the morning, visit to Avignon▷ Guided city tour and visit of the Musée Angladon with one original Van Gogh painting in the collection ▷ Lunch in Avignon ▷ Transfer to Marseille ▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Marseille

DAY 5

▷ Departure

Van Gogh´s early years, impressionism in Paris and his final periodBrussels | Mons | Paris | Auvers sur Oise

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Brussels ▷ Guided Art Nouveau city tour by bus▷ Option: Visit to the Magritte Museum ▷ Dinner in a typical bistro in Brussels ▷ Overnight stay in Brussels DAY 2

▷ In the morning, transfer to Mons ▷ Guided tour by bus retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Mons and the Borinage including a visit of House Cuesmes and House Wasmes/Mine de Marcasse, where Van Gogh lived and worked▷ Option: stopover at the historical industrial complex Grand Hornu close to Mons▷ Trip continues to Paris ▷ Evening programme in Paris and overnight stay

DAY 3

▷ In the morning, visit to the permanent collection and the current exhibition in Musée d´Orsay ▷ In connection with a guided tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh in the heart of Montmartre ending with a lunch at “La Bonne Franquette” where Van Gogh was a frequent guest▷ Free time for visits and excursions ▷ Concert or opera at one of the famous locations▷ Overnight stay in Paris

DAY 4

▷ From Paris excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise ▷ Guided city tour of the Van Gogh sites like Auberge Ravoux, Maison Dr. Gachet and the grave of Van Gogh ▷ Optional boat tour: Auvers-sur-Oise-Pontoise- Auvers-sur-Oise (1.5 h)▷ Return to Paris▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Paris

DAY 5

▷ Departure

The hill of Montmartre, 1886, Vincent van Gogh © Kröller-Müller Museum

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Vincent´s Homeland and his masterpiecesAmsterdam | Otterlo | Nieuw Amsterdam ´s-Hertogenbosch | Nuenen | Zundert | Etten-Leur

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Amsterdam ▷ Canal tour of Amsterdam ▷ Option: Amsterdam design tour or a guided architecture tour on the KNSM Island▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Amsterdam DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the collection with famous Van Gogh masterpieces in the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ Taste of Van Gogh lunch at the Café Restaurant Monsieur Jacques▷ Time to discover the National Park De Hoge Veluwe with free white bikes▷ Option: Visit to the Van Gogh house in Nieuw Amsterdam▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 3

▷ In the morning, visit to the Van Gogh Museum with its world renowned collection ▷ Individual lunch at the museum café Le Tambourin▷ Transfer to ´s-Hertogenbosch ▷ Guided city tour of the old town where Hieronymus Bosch was born▷ Visit to Het Noordbrabants Museum with original Van Gogh works in the collection▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in ´s-Hertogenbosch

DAY 4

▷ Excursion to Zundert. Guided visit to the place of birth of Van Gogh▷ Individual short break in the Brasserie Auberge Van Gogh▷ Transfer to Etten-Leur, to Van Gogh church▷ Lunch in Etten-Leur ▷ In the afternoon passage to Nuenen, a authentic Van Gogh open air museum. Guided city walk following the footsteps of Van Gogh including a visit of the Vincentre▷ Time to explore the village and for a coffee break▷ Return to ´s-Hertogenbosch▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in ´s-Hertogenbosch DAY 5

▷ Opportunity to visit the design city of Eindhoven, or the famous historical fortress Heusden▷ Departure Cypresses with two figures, June 1889, Vincent van Gogh

© Kröller-Müller Museum

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TOUR 6

Van Gogh – Grand TourAmsterdam | Otterlo | Nieuw-Amsterdam | ´s-Hertogenbosch | Nuenen | Zundert Etten-Leur | Mons | Paris | Auvers-sur-Oise | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Arles

DAY 1

▷ Arrival in Amsterdam ▷ Guided city tour or a trip on a canal boat▷ Visit to the collection and the current exhibition of the Van Gogh Museum ▷ Evening programme in Amsterdam and overnight stay

DAY 2

▷ Excursion to Otterlo ▷ Guided visit to the collection and current exhibition of the Kröller-Müller Museum including the sculpture garden ▷ On the way back to Amsterdam stopover in Drenthe. Guided visit to the Van Gogh Huis in Nieuw Amsterdam ▷ Coffee break in the Van Gogh Huis restaurant ▷ Optional evening concert in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and overnight stay in Amsterdam

DAY 3

▷ In the morning, passage to Nuenen, the Van Gogh open-air museum. Guided city tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh including a visit to the Vincentre▷ Lunch in Nuenen▷ On to Zundert. Guided visit to the place of birth of Van Gogh. Short break in the Brasserie Auberge Van Gogh▷ Passage to Etten-Leur where Van Gogh lived at his parents´ house. Visit to the Van Gogh Church▷ Return to ´s-Hertogenbosch. ▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in ´s-Hertogenbosch

DAY 4

▷ In the morning guided visit to Het Noordbrabants Museum in ´s-Hertogenbosch ▷ Transfer to Mons ▷ Guided tour by bus retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Mons and the Borinage including a visit of House Cuesmes and House Wasmes/Mine de Marcasse, where Van Gogh lived and worked▷ On the way back stopover at Grand-Hornu and the MAC´s close to Mons. Guided visit of the historic industrial complex.▷ Evening programme and overnight stay in Mons DAY 5

▷ Transfer to Paris ▷ Guided tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh in the heart of Montmartre ending with a lunch at “La Bonne Franquette” where Van Gogh was a frequent guest▷ In the afternoon, guided visit to the Musée d´Orsay▷ Free time for excursions and visits ▷ Evening programme in Paris and overnight stay

DAY 6

▷ Excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise ▷ Guided city tour of the Van Gogh sites like the Auber- ge Ravoux, house of Dr. Gachet and the grave of Van Gogh incl. Absinth tasting at Absinthe Museum▷ Boat tour: Auvers-sur-Oise-Pontoise-Auvers-sur- Oise (1.5 h)▷ Return to Paris▷ Option: concert or opera in one of the famous locations▷ Overnight stay in Paris

DAY 7

▷ Departure by train (TGV) from Paris to Avignon ▷ Transfer by bus to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence ▷ Lunch in a provençal-style restaurant▷ Guided Van Gogh tour through Saint-Rémy including a visit of the Musée Estrine and Saint Paul de Mausole ▷ Dinner and overnight stay in Saint-Rémy-de- Provence

DAY 8

▷ Passage to Arles with a visit to the Carrières de Lumières in les Baux-de-Provence▷ Guided city tour retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh through Arles ▷ Visit to the Fondation Vincent van Gogh in Arles ▷ Transfer to Marseille ▷ Evening programme and dinner in Marseille

DAY 9

▷ Guided tour in Marseille including a visit to the MUCem ▷ Departure

Still life with a plate of onions, 1889, Vincent van Gogh © Kröller-Müller Museum

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Stary night, Saint-Rémy-de Provence, 1889, Vincent van Gogh, © MET, NY

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In het ziekenhuis van Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Proven-

ce wordt Vincent van Gogh van mei 1889 tot mei 1890 psychiatrisch behandeld. Hij krijgt er een eigen atelier, geniet veel bewondering van het personeel en mag als enige patiënt buiten het gebouw gaan. In en rond de instelling maakt Van Gogh circa 100 tekeningen en 150 schilderijen, waaronder Irissen, Korenveld met maaier, Sterrennacht en talrijke schilderijen van olijfbomen en cipressen. De omgeving van deze historische plek, in het bijzonder het klooster en de Romaanse kapel, is zoals de kunstenaar hem heeft gekend. Zijn kamer is gereconstrueerd en te bezichtigen.

Im Sanatorium des Klosters Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-

de-Provence wird Vincent van Gogh von Mai 1889 bis Mai 1890 psychiatrisch behandelt. Er hat ein eigenes Atelier, genießt die Bewunderung des Personals und darf als einziger Patient das Gebäude verlassen. Während seines dortigen Aufenthalts entstehen innerhalb und außerhalb der Einrichtung rund 100 Zeichnungen und 150 Gemälde, u. a. Irissen (Irisse), Korenveld met maaier (Kornfeld mit Mäher), Sterrennacht (Sternennacht) sowie zahlreiche Gemälde von Olivenbäumen und Zypressen. Die Um-gebung dieses historisch bedeutungsvollen Ortes, insbesondere das Kloster mit seiner romanischen Kapelle, präsentiert sich dem heutigen Besucher noch genauso, wie Van Gogh sie gekannt hat. Sein rekonstruiertes Zimmer kann besichtigt werden.

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Irissen/vertaling, 1890 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Stichting/Foundation)

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Van Gogh MuseumAmsterdam (NL)Van Gogh Huis DrentheNieuw-Amsterdam/Veenoord (NL)Kröller-Müller MuseumOtterlo (NL)Vincent van GoghHuisZundert (NL)Van Gogh ChurchEtten-Leur (NL)Vincentre | Van Gogh VillageNuenen (NL)Het Noordbrabants Museum´s-Hertogenbosch (NL)Vincents TekenlokaalTilburg (NL)Maison Van Gogh de CuesmesCuesmes/Mons (B)Maison Van Gogh de ColfontaineWasmes/Mons (B)Maison De Van GoghAuberge Ravoux, Auvers-sur-Oise (F)Grave Vincent and Theo van Gogh Auvers-sur-Oise (F)Musée d´OrsayParis (F)Musée EstrineSaint-Rémy-de-Provence (F)Saint-Paul-de-MausoleSaint-Rémy-de-Provence (F)Fondation Vincent van GoghArles (F)

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EuropeThe man, his work,

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Contact:Van Gogh EuropePim Sybesmapimsybesma@visitbrabant.nl

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