Tourist route: Impressionist Itinerary - In the Footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh

Step 5: Auberge Ravoux

In the center of the village, Auberge Ravoux preserves the modest room where Van Gogh spent his final months. The furniture, documents, and preserved atmosphere make this place a unique memorial, where one can still feel the painter's presence amidst the streets and fields he painted.

30-minute tour, €8 admission

It feels like a movie set, yet at Auberge Ravoux, the only place where the painter lived that has been preserved in its original state, everything is authentic. With its facade of white shutters and its original sign, unchanged since 1876, this welcoming inn in Auvers-sur-Oise, 30 km from Paris, immerses you in the quintessential atmosphere of the late 19th century.

Van Gogh’s house in Auvers-sur-Oise

‍This is where Van Gogh settled upon arriving in Auvers-sur-Oise in 1890, returning from the south of France where he had been hospitalized. The painter created more than 80 works here during the final 70 days of his life. His room, number 5, located in the attic, where time seems to have stood still, vibrates more than ever with the soul of its most famous guest. More than just an excursion, your visit to this place will feel like a pilgrimage.

In an adjacent room, a film retraces the artist's stay in Auvers through his paintings, excerpts from his correspondence, and period photographs.

And on the ground floor, the dining room, with its warm and authentic atmosphere, welcomes guests from all over the world. This restaurant has remained unchanged since Van Gogh’s time, with its waxed oak furniture, wine rack, and linen towels, like a moment suspended in time. The menu, meanwhile, has been modernized under the guidance of Anthony Zabay, offering platters of cheese and charcuterie, simple, artisanal products, always wonderfully paired with the sommelier’s selections.

‍Vincent Van Gogh spent the final months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise. Discover the house where he lived during a discovery weekend of pilgrimage, rejuvenation, and contemplation. A great breath of art, in the open air, awaits you!