Discover Van Gogh in summer

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

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