Van Gogh's Last 70 Days in Auvers-sur-Oise

🌾 Van Gogh's Last 70 Days in Auvers-sur-Oise 📍 Auvers-sur-Oise, France 🕒 Recommended: 2 days, 1 night from Paris "Sorrow passes, but beauty remains." Auvers-sur-Oise is the village where Vincent van Gogh spent the final days of his life. In just 70 days, he created over 70 works of art before his life came to an end. This quiet rural village is not just a place; it is a vast canvas and a heartfelt confession of an artist. 🎨 Highlights - **Église d’Auvers (The Church of Auvers)** The real-life setting of one of Van Gogh's masterpieces, *The Church at Auvers*. The unique architecture with its vivid curves seems to breathe life, making it fascinating to compare the painting with reality. - **Maison du Docteur Gachet** The inn where Van Gogh spent his final days, Auberge Ravoux, features a small and humble room that still holds his emotions and artistic spirit. It is now open as a museum-like exhibition space. - **Van Gogh and Theo's Graves** On a hill beyond the village, amidst wheat fields, the Van Gogh brothers rest side by side. This serene spot in nature is a place where many visitors quietly reflect on their emotions. 🗺 Travel Tips - **How to get there**: About 1 hour by train from Gare du Nord in Paris (Station: Gare d’Auvers-sur-Oise) - **Recommended itinerary**: Depart in the morning → Lunch → Afternoon stroll & museum visits → Return home - **Difficulty level**: Lots of walking, comfortable shoes are a must! 📸 Photo Spots - The wheat fields and sky viewed from the hill behind the church - The tranquil street view from the window of Van Gogh's room - Panels of Van Gogh's works installed on village walls compared with their actual settings 📝 One-liner Review "Though brief, this place feels as if Van Gogh's emotions and brushstrokes are alive throughout the village." 🔖 Hashtags #VanGoghVillage #VanGoghTravel #AuversSurOise #VanGoghTrail #DayTripFromParis #VanGogh #AfterStarryNight