maison auberge de van gogh (auberge ravoux)

The is a very good restaurant, with a wide menu, producing quality French food. High level of service, and nice friendly atmosphere. I thought it quite a place, well worth a visit/highly recommended, maybe slightly high price, as its an attraction.

While we heard the stories of Van Gogh's room at this establishment and looking forward to seeing it in person, it was closed. Yes it was late October but still plenty of tourists around so we were a bit surprised. Nevertheless we did get to see the outside of the building and experience the town's atmosphere.

Here, an excellent slide show introduced us to Van Gogh's life as a painter. Entering the small, stark, upstairs room where Van Gogh lived his final days contrasts with the colorful works of art which we know and love. Visiting the hotel was a perfect introduction to our stroll to the sites in Auver sur Oise.

As with the previous post, we were surprised and disappointed that the museum was shut when we visited the town last week-end. Surprisingly, the Chateau d'Auvers WAS open - with a *slide show* as their attraction. The Auberge Ravoux is the site that should be open year round!

After visiting the lovely village of Auvers sur Oise today, I was disappointed that this museum was shut for winter. Could the tourism office consider asking the proprietor to open the museum in the weekends? The town still has tourists and cultural heritage is not a seasonal attraction!

The last three months of Vincent's life were spent in Auvers-sur-Oise. Ionically, these were among his most productive months for painting but these months were spent in abject poverty as a lodger in a tiny upstairs room at L'Auberge Ravoux. Recognized now as having created so much value and beauty in the art world, Vincent's vast contributions were all but ignored in his own time. His is such a sad story.

Visiting Auvers is for Van Gogh, and to appreciate his conditions you have to see where he lived and died. This is one tiny empty room with a room next to it furnished as it would have been for him. A great start to visit his town.

The place is Auvers-sur-Oise, 24 miles north-west of Paris.It is definitely a must-see for any Van Gogh lover in the world. It is THE place to be if you want to understand what he is all about; if you want to experience what he went though during the last 70 days of his life; if you want to feel what he must have felt staying there in that very picturesque village, in that small room before he died...What you get to see, to feel, to experience here is not the myth or the legend. It is the man, the human being.Climbing a few steps, you reach the little tiny room - It is basically empty - the original and authentic furniture is gone and has not beel replaced. Each and every visitor, fan of not, has to fill the space, to feel the space. And for sure there is a lot to be felt there. It is a very emotional and meaningful visit indeed. Imagine that space filled with Vincent's presence, with his passion, with his artworks... Just a little window for the master of light... No words can describe the experience.The slideshow in the room next door is very well done - it tells you all about the village back then (1890); about Doctor Gachet and about Vincent's attraction to the many village sights that are still there (houses and paths, the church, the wheatfield with crows, the river...The auberge has been thoughtfully restored by Dominique-Charles Jansssens, a guy from Belgium who had a car accident right in front of the building and bought it after reading Vincent's letters when he learned the place was for sale.You can also have a cooffee or a wonderful meal in the restaurant itself - another great experience, let me tell you...Have been there many times already. Am looking forward to going there again soon.

This was one of my favorite things of the lovely places we visited outside of Paris. I had only the normal acquaintance with the works of Van Gogh...and his symptoms of insanity, but the tour of the thoughtfully restored Auberge Ravoux where he lived for the last days of his life created a emotional connection with the artist as a person. I will always now think of Van Gogh as one who loved beauty, his family, his friends and struggled to find his way in life. I thought the tour and film were very poignant and enriching. The Village of Auvers is charming and worth the walk to see all the places immortalized in paintings. I loved it And by the way the restaurant is outstanding.

We were here as part of the excellent small group van tour to Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise organized by Paris City Vision. The French Dept. of Culture has a terrific trail around town, showing reproductions of Van Gogh paintings standing next to the actual subjects. Go also to the cemetery to see Vincent's and Theo's grave.

If you like Van Gogh's painting, this place is a must-go. The room he resided for two months is there, with no furniture and basically empty. But you kind of feel his presences. Coupled with the slide show it was like a trip that was almost spiritual.

People go to Auvers-sur-Oise, because it's the place where Van Gogh died. So if you're already in town, it's a must to go in the Auberge, no matter there's not much to see inside. There's the small room, where Van Gogh finally died, and there's his chair as well, and finally a short "film", rather a pwer point presentation of his works. I don't think it's worth it's price, but surely no one will go home because of the entrance fee if you're already there. And altogether the house (the auberge) is interesting, as it was served almost in the same form as it was in the end of the 19th century.

This is a must if you are interested in Van Gogh. This is where he died and spent his final couple of months painting 80 pictures in 70 days! The room itself is empty but the guide gave a great explanation which was followed by a short film. There is also a gift shop where you can buy books, pictures and other bits and pieces. Very enjoyable though sad.

Was a dream come true for me to see where van gogh lived and spent his final days. Did the tour around his room and got the feel of the restaurant where he would have eaten. Bought lots of bits in the shop and there was a short dvd also to watch. Absolutely beautiful setting and surroundings.

excellent 10 min film giving some background about Van Gogh's life in Auver sur Oise. Then a 15 minute tour of the auberge which ends in Van Goghs room. We found it interesting and very moving to be in the room where he died. There is a small gift shop with postcards and linens to buy. I really enjoyed it. a must for VG afficianados.