St-Paul-de-Mausole

This former monastery – a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque – is famous for being the asylum where Vincent van Gogh stayed from May 1889 to May 1890. Van Gogh admitted himself here seeking treatment for his mental health issues. The serene environment and supportive care provided a refuge during a tumultuous period of his life. He stayed in a modest room with barred windows, which he painted in his iconic style. Despite his struggles, Van Gogh found inspiration in the surrounding landscapes and gardens.

During his year at St-Paul-de-Mausole, Van Gogh created almost 150 oil paintings and more than 100 drawings, from within and outside the facility’s walls. This incredible haul included some of his most famous works, notably ‘The Starry Night’, ‘Irises’, and numerous self-portraits. The peaceful setting, with its lush gardens and views of the Alpilles mountains, profoundly influenced his artwork, capturing the natural beauty and tranquillity he experienced there.

His room and reproductions of the paintings he made there are on display, along with temporary exhibitions.