St. Paul de Mausole
St. Paul de Mausole
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Psychiatric centre which treated Van Gogh after he cut off his ear.
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Alesia M
Denver, CO10 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I traveled to Provence to see the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. As part of our “pilgrimage” we visited St. Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh was living in 1899-90 when he painted "Irises," "Starry Night," "Olive Trees with Les Alpilles," "Wheatfields with Cypresses," and so many other extraordinary paintings. We loved walking through the beautiful cloister, gardens, and grounds where Van Gogh lived and worked so many years ago. After returning home, we discovered Martin Bailey’s book, “Starry Night, Van Gogh at the Asylum” (White Lion Publishing, 2018), which provides many insights into Van Gogh’s life and art during his time at St. Paul. Well-organized with illustrated, it is a wonderful accompaniment to any visit to St. Paul (either before or after a visit).
Written June 3, 2022
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A P
London, UK21 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
This beautiful old building was established as a monastery in the 11th century and later became the hospital where Van Gogh spent a year of his life and painted some of his best known works. It is located in a secluded spot beneath the Roman ruins of Glanum above the bustling town of St Remy. There is a small museum dedicated to Van Gogh with a reproduction of the room where he stayed, a beautiful internal cloistered garden, outside cottage gardens with stunning Sharon fruit trees and lovely views over the Valley. There is also a small book/gift shop. It is well worth a visit.
Written August 28, 2020
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julieevans462
5 contributions
Jun 2023
Enjoyed being in the location where Van Gough painted many of his great paintings , it was good to spend time in and around the buildings and gardens. I liked the fact it was quite understated .
Only negative was the parking fine - we parked on the approach road in the shade following many other visitors. We did not notice the no parking sign right at the entrance and there is no other warming not to park there. I fell the museum could warn people as they buy their ticket.
Only negative was the parking fine - we parked on the approach road in the shade following many other visitors. We did not notice the no parking sign right at the entrance and there is no other warming not to park there. I fell the museum could warn people as they buy their ticket.
Written July 4, 2023
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Scott G
Los Angeles, CA538 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
It was so cool to see how the locations here matched his paintings, especially the olive trees and the very distinct mountains behind them! The Starry Night is my favorite painting of all time, so it was an honor to be in the place where it was painted. To think you're standing where Van Gogh stood is very cool. The exhibits/rooms here feature lots of articles on the wall about various things, they're longer reads than most museum style placards but very informative.
It's easy to see how this place inspired Van Gogh. Fellow patients aside, it's a very peaceful setting out in the countryside, with beautiful plants, trees, mountains and flowers. The small field of lavender out back was in full bloom when I was there, in mid-June. It smelled wonderful and was literally buzzing with bees. Full of natural beauty, like all of Provence! Also the gift shop here was great, I bought jams, a Starry Night magnet, and a small bag of lavender that I smell pretty much daily since I returned from my trip. Very happy memories from here, it's a must see for any Van Gogh fan and just a beautiful place even for those who aren't. Highly recommended!
It's easy to see how this place inspired Van Gogh. Fellow patients aside, it's a very peaceful setting out in the countryside, with beautiful plants, trees, mountains and flowers. The small field of lavender out back was in full bloom when I was there, in mid-June. It smelled wonderful and was literally buzzing with bees. Full of natural beauty, like all of Provence! Also the gift shop here was great, I bought jams, a Starry Night magnet, and a small bag of lavender that I smell pretty much daily since I returned from my trip. Very happy memories from here, it's a must see for any Van Gogh fan and just a beautiful place even for those who aren't. Highly recommended!
Written July 19, 2023
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Curiosity586292
79 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Interesting but lacks information. You can see the room Van Gogh usted as a patient while he stayed in the asylum but the information provided as to which paintings he really created while living in the asylum is very scarce. In overall is good side trip.
Written April 29, 2023
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Liz A
Watford, UK79 contributions
Jul 2023
We were staying quite close by in St Remy and popped along on a very hot afternoon. The gardens are beautifully planted and we also enjoyed the placards of Van Gough works and their stories that were scattered about. Inside the buildings it was relatively cool and the lavender field at the back was lovely.
Written July 25, 2023
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EmLiesel
Birmingham, UK227 contributions
Jul 2022
I visited with my Mum while we were staying in Saint Remy and we walked up on a VERY hot July day. Neither of us are particularly interested in art but you cannot avoid Van Gogh when in Saint Remy and it would be remiss not to visit while we were here.
It was fascinating to see and learn about Van Gogh, his life and where he spent his final years. The buildings are impressive and the surroundings even more so.
Even though it was in the middle of summer and the week of Bastille Day, it was relatively quiet and was really peaceful as we walked round.
It was a really nice place to visit and I would recommend it.
It was fascinating to see and learn about Van Gogh, his life and where he spent his final years. The buildings are impressive and the surroundings even more so.
Even though it was in the middle of summer and the week of Bastille Day, it was relatively quiet and was really peaceful as we walked round.
It was a really nice place to visit and I would recommend it.
Written January 3, 2023
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29Jetsetter
Calcot, UK496 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Beautiful monastery and cloisters courtyard. Great to see where Van Gogh stayed and painted. Nice shop which displayed and sold current inpatients artwork.
Not that much to see but worth a stroll around.
No obvious cafe but car park and toilettes.
Not that much to see but worth a stroll around.
No obvious cafe but car park and toilettes.
Written September 15, 2022
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Viennastag
Vestal, NY50 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
If you haven't lived in a vacuum you know that Van Gogh stayed for over a year in a mental hospital in St Remy..most of his best works of art were painted here..going to visit St Paul is like stepping into a Van Gogh painting..it's a working hospital (still), though that part has been separated now from the area where Van Gogh voluntarily stayed..
Written August 11, 2012
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Supratik
Leicester, UK2,182 contributions
Oct 2019
From a very young age I've been fascinated with the life and work of Vincent, especially his last few days. On 8th May 1889 Vincent Van Gogh self-admitted him in the asylum for psychiatric patients. What happened afterwards is a miracle. Masterpiece after masterpiece flowed from his brushes.
Please read the numerous amazing letters that he wrote describing vividly his ecstasy, anguish, ideas and the eventual sense of despair.
I loved this place way more than the Cafe Terrace spot at Arles which has been totally commercialised.
Going there in mid-October off season definitely helped. No selfie seeker tourists. The google map takes you straight to the place. There are some spaces for free parking right in front of the entrance. As usual take precautions not to leave anything in car in sight.
I guess in peak season it'd be difficult to find parking there. In that case park at the ruins of Glanum site just 100 metres from this place. That was expensive. 15 euros for four hours. I did not see any CCTV camera there either.
The website says that it is closed for lunch. That's incorrect. The gift shop is closed from 12-1 but the actual places including Vincent's bed room were open.
I won't go into great details but if you love him then this is like a pilgrimage. The furniture are of course replicas but one can feel a sense of authenticity. One can see through the iron bars in his room and look over the view he had painted many many times.
There is plenty of fascinating descriptions explaining the history of the place and on Vincent and thankfully in English. He used three rooms. I was not sure if we saw his studio or not.
The place just oozes history and charm. The shaded corridors, the small gardens, courtyard and the surrounding olive groves.
The small simple chapel was also very peaceful.
A must see if you are in the region
Please read the numerous amazing letters that he wrote describing vividly his ecstasy, anguish, ideas and the eventual sense of despair.
I loved this place way more than the Cafe Terrace spot at Arles which has been totally commercialised.
Going there in mid-October off season definitely helped. No selfie seeker tourists. The google map takes you straight to the place. There are some spaces for free parking right in front of the entrance. As usual take precautions not to leave anything in car in sight.
I guess in peak season it'd be difficult to find parking there. In that case park at the ruins of Glanum site just 100 metres from this place. That was expensive. 15 euros for four hours. I did not see any CCTV camera there either.
The website says that it is closed for lunch. That's incorrect. The gift shop is closed from 12-1 but the actual places including Vincent's bed room were open.
I won't go into great details but if you love him then this is like a pilgrimage. The furniture are of course replicas but one can feel a sense of authenticity. One can see through the iron bars in his room and look over the view he had painted many many times.
There is plenty of fascinating descriptions explaining the history of the place and on Vincent and thankfully in English. He used three rooms. I was not sure if we saw his studio or not.
The place just oozes history and charm. The shaded corridors, the small gardens, courtyard and the surrounding olive groves.
The small simple chapel was also very peaceful.
A must see if you are in the region
Written November 16, 2019
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I am in Arles. I wish to visit Saint-Paul-de-Mausole at St Remy. The staff at the Van Gogh foundation said there was no public transit - they appear to be wrong. Where/how did you catch a bus from Arles to St Remy please?
Thanks, Rex P
Written October 14, 2018
Sorry for the delay but I had a hire car
Written October 27, 2018
Ouvert 7 jours sur 7
du 1 octobre au 31 mars :10h 15 à 17h15 (dernière entrée 16h30)
du 1 avril au 30 septembre : 9h30 à 18h45 ( dernière entrée 18h30)
Tarifs 2017:
individuels : 5 euros
réduction : groupe, St-Rémy Pass ... : 3,50 euros
Written October 28, 2017
¿Está abierto los días lunes? ¿ en qué horarios?
Written February 15, 2017
Hola Hugo,
Según los horarios de su pagina web
abrirá del 1 de abril al 30 de septiembre
todos los días: 9:30 am / 18:45
abrira el 1 de octubre a la 31 de diciembre y del 7 de febrero al 31 de marzo
todos los días: 10:15 / 05:15 p.
cerrado del 1 de enero a la 7 º de febrero de
Cerrado el 1 de noviembre y 25 de diciembre
Written February 15, 2017
Quelle rapport avec St Paul de Maussole ?????
Written September 25, 2015
L'explication est fournie dans le merveilleux livre de Mr Pierre Dupuy intitulé "Saint Rémy de Provence ".
Selon Mr Dupuy ::
Mausole était le frère et...Le mari d’Artemise 2, reine d’Halicarnasse (colonie grecque en Asie Mineure ).A la mort prématurée de son époux, la reine lui éleva un tombeau considéré comme l'une des 7 merveilles du monde. De là vient le nom de mausolée qui désigne un tombeau ce qu’etait le mausolée des Antiques , proche du monastère devenu asile d'aliénés.
Voilà pour l'explication de Mausole.
Pourquoi " Saint Paul " ?
Au 9 siècle, existait près des Antiques, une église dédiée à Saint Pierre de Mausole. Un monastère se greffa sur l'édifice et au 11 siècle, les Bénédictins de Montmajour hériterent des lieux et comme ils avaient déjà un établissement intra muros voué à Saint Paul, ils placèrent le nouveau monastère sous la protection du même apôtre et ajouterent de Mausole pour les différencier.
En espérant avoir répondu à la question.
Written September 29, 2015
volevo conoscere gli orari per una visita e dove acquistare eventuali biglietti d'ingresso
Written March 8, 2015
Non conosco gli orari di ingresso, ma il posto è tranquillo e non c'è coda all'ingresso. Si può arrivare lì tranquillamente senza prenotare
Written March 9, 2015
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