Experience an immersive day in the heart of the Borinage, following in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, and explore the places that shaped his destiny and nourished his artistic genius!
Excursion: Van Gogh in the Borinage
Ville de Mons - Oswald Tlr.
visitMons - Grégory Mathelot
visitMons - Grégory Mathelot
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It was during his two-year stay in the region of Mons – from 1878 to 1880 - that Vincent van Gogh, after a failed attempt at becoming an evangelist, decided to become the artist we all know and admire. The short time he spent there was the starting point of his artistic career. The house in the swamps (now Van Gogh House of Cuesmes) and the surrounding landscapes shrouded in an aura tainted with rural and mining references left traces that pervaded his works all along his life. This guided tour aboard your own coach will allow you to discover the area around Mons and the the different sites where the artist set foot.
Programme of the excursion:
- 9.30am Welcome at visitMons and guided tour aboard the coach of the group via the Grand-Hornu, the former colliery of Marcasse and the Van Gogh House in Wasmes
- 1pm Lunch in a restaurant in the city center or the region
- 3pm Departure to Cuesmes and guided tour of the Van Gogh House
- 4.30pm End of the programme
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Prices
Minimum price (group)
50 €
Additional information
Price for the excursion:
- from €50/person depending on the chosen menu
Practical Information
Group visits
Duration of the group visit
7:00
Additional information on group visits
Excursion organised by visitMons for a minimum of 20 persons.
Group visits on request
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Excursion organised by visitMons for a minimum of 20 persons.