Van Gogh in Provence

In February 1888, Vincent Van Gogh arrived in Arles, where he lived for two years.

Strongly impressed by the light and colors of Provence, Van Gogh worked on over 400 paintings and drawings during this period.

   Cathedrale d’images invites you to its new show on Vincent van Gogh’s works, beginning February 27th, 2008.

Saint Rémy de Provence. Visit the Saint Paul de Mausole monastery, which became an asylum in the 19th century. Van Gogh took refuge here in 1889/18890 just before killing himself. A bronze statue in the entrance lane pays homage to Van Gogh.

Drive through the Alpilles along the beautiful Val d’Enfer road.

  visit of Montmajour abbey which inspired Van Gogh.

Arles

Evocation of Van Gogh’s life, amidst the setting where he lived, source of some of his most beautiful paintings. See the Hôpital van Gogh, Langlois bridge, the Alyscamps, Place Lamartine...)

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