L'espace Van Gogh

To me it was an amazing experience to stand in the courtyard where Van Gogh used to be. Nice and peaceful place with the little fountain inside.

Standing in the quiet winter garden where Van Gogh once poured out his passion… Unlike the vivid petals bursting with color in Van Gogh’s paintings, the garden at Espace Van Gogh in January was hushed — life seeming to hold its breath in the cold. But still, there was something powerful about being here. I was standing in the very place where his artistic fire once burned so brightly. Arles in winter felt peaceful, humble, yet filled with an invisible spark — a city where everyday simplicity and artistic spirit quietly coexisted. And oh, the weather! After shivering my way through icy Avignon, Arles welcomed me with the kind of soft, sunny warmth that felt like a blessing. 💛

We always pass by the Espace Van Gogh whenever we are in Arles. The space is preserved nicely. When it's not really crowded and the weather fits the scenery, you get that feeling of being right were the artist was 130 years ago. There are always temporary exhibitions in the rooms around the garden, usually from school students under the guidance of local artists and school teachers and they are always quite interesting. Kids love seeing art created by other children and students. The souvenir shops are also a nice opportunity to buy some van Gogh items and they have a huge variety for all ages.

In the heart of Arles lies Hôtel-Dieu, once a sanctuary for Van Gogh, now a garden of memory and light. The cloisters hum softly with the ghosts of brushstrokes; the flowers bloom as if still posing for him. There is no grandeur here, only grace. A tender silence clings to the air, inviting you not to look, but to feel. One leaves not dazzled, but gently moved. A place where art once healed….and perhaps still does.

We went there as Van Gogh spent some time there after he cut off his ear. He painted some scenes whilst there. I thought it was a beautiful space with a garden which remains very much the way he painted it. There’s an extensive souvenir shop there. Entry to the space is complimentary.

A must visit if you are a Van Gogh fan🎨 Free to look around and there are a few cute gift shops inside also . I noticed a handful of solo travelers sitting and eating their lunch there. It looked like a good idea in case you’re thinking of it…..

beautiful, where u can find nice vangogh gifts and also i really enjoy the garden

Quite disappointed in this space as it just seemed to house tourist shops and a restaurant. There was no public area to sit and enjoy the view of the tiny garden. Other reviews showed the pond in the centre of the garden with water in it, but today it was empty. The planting of flowers was pretty, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit... we were simply in the area. Trading off the name Van Gogh and this one just missed the mark for us.

We came in the morning around 10am, very quiet. We pretty much had the garden to ourselves. A very nice stop to see and feel how Van Gogh painted.

We stumbled on the Espace Van Gogh while walking around Arles our first afternoon. You can see the garden and fountain Van Gogh immortalized in 'The Courtyard'. The walls are still yellow, the fountain bubbles. It's amazing to look at the unchanged inspiration for Van Gogh. There is no charge to enter the courtyard.