Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh, St-Remy-de-Provence, France
Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh can be found in the cozy city of St-Remy-de-Provence, France in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône. It is a part of the Estrine Museum, which is among the stopovers of the usual tour route of St-Remy-de-Provence. Since the famous painter spent a year in the city, its landscapes and sceneries inspired the majority of his masterpieces. In fact, this is where he painted Starry Night and Olive Grove. While there are no original Van Gogh pieces displayed in the center, it provides guests with fantastic reviews and background of his works.
After visiting the Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh, you can also explore the rest of Musee Estrine. The museum itself is housed in a private mansion called l’Hotel Estrine that dates back to 1749. While the museum’s collection mainly focuses on 20th to 21st-century art pieces, the building itself represents an 18th-century Provencal architecture. Another site worth visiting in St-Remy-de-Provence is Les Antiques. The structure is the collective name for the triumphal arch and mausoleum in the ancient city of Glanum. From Les Antiques, you can easily walk for fifteen minutes to reach the five-star Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa. The luxury hotel comes with a seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, and fitness center. Another top-rated accommodation sitting close to Les Antiques and Musee Estrine is the Chateau de Roussan, a cozy guesthouse that serves a free continental breakfast. This accommodation also has a restaurant and bar on the property, along with luxury en-suite amenities like a jetted or hot tub.