Espace van Gogh

Espace van Gogh Review

A most strikingly resonant site, this was the hospital to which the tortured artist repaired after cutting off his earlobe. Its courtyard has been impeccably restored and landscaped to match one of Van Gogh's paintings. The cloistered grounds have become something of a shrine for visitors, and there are photo plaques comparing the renovation to some of the master's paintings, including Le Jardin de la Maison de Santé. The exhibition hall is open for temporary exhibitions; the garden is always on view. For more about Van Gogh, check out shows of contemporary art inspired by "Vince" at the nearby Fondation Vincent Van Gogh, at 24 bis Rond-point des Arènes.