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