Tour with an Actor: Van Gogh's last days in Auvers sur Oise
Highlights
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Enjoy a dramatized walk through the town of Auvers-sur-Oise
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See the Van Gogh landmarks : The Church, the Auberge Ravoux, the Maison du Docteur Gauchet
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Visit Van Gogh's tomb and and learn of his close relationship with his brother Theo
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Discover fascinating details of the death of this misunderstood genius.
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Walk in Van Gogh's footsteps and see first hand the inspirations of the great painter
Summary
Relive the final days of Vincent Van Gogh's life through a theatrical stroll, meandering through the streets and monuments of Auvers-sur-Oise with a professional actor-guide.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€69.90
Child:
(4-10 years)
€34.90
Youth:
(11-17 years)
€49.90
Infant:
(0-3 years)
€0.00
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Located about thirty kilometers from Paris, discover the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, which was the final refuge of Vincent Van Gogh, a misunderstood genius who revolutionized the history of painting. Accompanied by Vincent Van Gogh himself, you will relive with emotions the painter's last days there. Van Gogh settled in on May 20, 1890, at the Ravoux inn, and for 70 days, alternating between hope and anguish, he "threw himself into work" to forget his dark melancholy and not succumb to "his ailment." It was during this time that 74 paintings and drawings were born from this fervor for life. Among them, many masterpieces.
Vincent will lead you into his unique pictorial imagination through the analysis of one of his masterpieces: the Church of Auvers-sur-Oise (now the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption). It is through this artistic gateway that you will delve into the mystery of Van Gogh. This mystery will gradually unfold as you stroll through Auvers-sur-Oise, where you will rediscover the streets, landscapes, and iconic locations that inspired Van Gogh's final works.
Vincent will invite you to pause in the park that bears his name today, where several sculptures in his likeness stand, posthumous tributes from the sculptor Zadkine. Vincent will revisit the highlights of his life through the description of nine crucial dates that shaped his destiny and inspired his works.
The Auberge Ravoux will be the next stop on your stroll. This artists' café will prove to be an emotionally charged place. It is here that Van Gogh stayed in Auvers-sur-Oise; it is also here that he died, in a modest room. Van Gogh will then present to you the last portrait he painted: that of Adeline Ravoux, daughter of the innkeeper.
What ailment afflicted Van Gogh? You will attempt to answer this question in front of Dr. Gachet's house, a specialist in "melancholy." You will be transported with horror at the mention of the various "treatments" inflicted on psychiatric patients in the 19th century, of which Van Gogh embodies the failure.
Finally, your journey to Auvers-sur-Oise will conclude with emotion around Van Gogh's death. Who killed Vincent Van Gogh? Himself, society, something else? You will find elements of an answer by discovering his last painting: Wheat Field with Crows. It is facing the wheat field that inspired the painting that you will hear the last letter he wrote to his dear brother Theo. Your journey ends at the cemetery of Auvers-sur-Oise, a place of contemplation, where the two brothers rest in peace, forever united under a bed of ivy.
What’s included?
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Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide -
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer -
Hotel pick up/drop off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Instant confirmation
Before you go
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Redemption information
Please note this tour requires a reasonable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.
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