Tombe de Vincent van Gogh

Welcome to Auvers-sur-Oise (pronounced Oh-vehr-sur-Wahz), a village that serves as an eternal open-air gallery dedicated to the memory of Vincent van Gogh. As you stand here, imagine the arrival of the Dutch painter on May 21st,…

We begin our journey at the Auberge Ravoux (pronounced Oh-behrzh Rah-voo), known today as the 'Maison de Van Gogh'. This humble establishment was where Vincent spent his final days, renting a tiny room for just 3.50 francs a day. …

Ascending the narrow, creaking staircase to the second floor, we find ourselves at Room Number 5. This was Vincent’s private sanctuary, a mere seven square meters of space under the eaves. …

A short walk up the hill brings us to the Church of Auvers, a 12th-century structure that became one of Vincent's most famous subjects. You may recognize its Romanesque and Gothic lines from his 1890 painting, where he depicted…

Leaving the church behind, we follow the winding path upward toward the plateau. This is the landscape of 'Wheatfield with Crows,' where Vincent found the 'immense plains of wheat fields against a background of hills, vast as the…

We arrive now at the entrance of the communal cemetery of Auvers-sur-Oise. Unlike the grand, ornate tombs found in Paris, this cemetery is characterized by its simplicity and its proximity to the rural landscapes Vincent loved. …

Finally, we stand before the modest twin headstones of Vincent and his brother Theodore. Vincent died on July 29th, 1890, at the age of 37; his brother Theo, devastated by the loss, followed him only six months later in January…

As we conclude our walk through Auvers-sur-Oise, we reflect on the 70 days that changed art history forever. Vincent van Gogh came here as a troubled man seeking peace, and while his life ended in tragedy, his work began an…