Arles Vincent Van Gogh Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Immerse yourself in the world that inspired Vincent van Gogh with this captivating self-guided walking tour of Arles. This offline app-based experience takes you through the charming streets and historic sites that captivated the famous artist. Perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs, this tour offers a unique blend of art, history, and local culture. Walk at your own pace, pause when you like, and dive deep into the stories of Arles that inspired some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works. A must-do for anyone visiting Arles who wants to experience the city through the eyes of one of the world’s most beloved artists.

1. 1

   Jardin d'Ete

   15 min

   Explore Arles’ Summer Garden, where Van Gogh found inspiration in everyday Provençal scenery. See the historic paths, trees, and gardens that surrounded his early Arles experience.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 min

   Discover Arles’ ancient Roman Theatre, built in the 1st century BCE. Learn why Van Gogh walked past these ruins but never chose them as a subject for his paintings.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   Step into Arles’ Roman arena, built around 90 AD. Discover its gladiator history, medieval homes, and the bullfight Van Gogh watched before painting the colorful crowds.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   Walk along a street Van Gogh used regularly during his first months in Arles. Discover the Bourg-Neuf quarter, his early lodging, cafés, and the lively neighborhood of 1888.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   Visit the area of Van Gogh’s first Arles lodging and discover how he arrived during a snowy February. Learn about his room above Restaurant Carrel and his first painting here.

6. 6

   Fontaine Amedee Pichot

   5 min

   See this ornate 1887 fountain honoring writer Amédée Pichot. Learn why Van Gogh passed it almost daily during his first weeks in Arles without ever painting it.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Stand where Van Gogh’s Yellow House once stood and compare the easel panel with today’s view. Discover his dream of creating a shared Studio of the South with other artists.

8. 8

   Musee Reattu

   10 min

   Visit the former Knights of Malta priory that became Musée Réattu. Discover Van Gogh’s harsh first opinion of its collection and the only work by him that Arles owns.

9. 9

   Cafe Van Gogh

   10 min

   See the famous location of Café Terrace at Night. Compare the painting with today’s building and discover how Van Gogh painted the glowing terrace after dark.

10. 10

    Place du Forum

    5 min

    Explore Place du Forum, built over the Roman forum of ancient Arles. See surviving temple columns and discover the square Van Gogh painted at night in 1888.

11. 11

    Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles

    5 min

    Visit the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles and discover how the city celebrates a painter whose original paintings it does not own. Check exhibitions featuring Van Gogh and modern artists.

12. 12

    Stop 12

    5 min

    Stand beside the staircase Van Gogh painted on a grey morning in 1888. Compare the easel view with today’s riverfront and discover the painting’s remarkable auction history.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    5 min

    Stand on the bridge overlooking the Rhône and discover the history of Van Gogh’s painted bridge. Learn how war destroyed the original and changed this riverside view.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    10 min

    See the recreated hospital garden Van Gogh painted in spring 1889. Learn about Dr. Félix Rey, his care for Vincent, and the painting that captured the blooming courtyard.

15. 15

    Les Alyscamps

    15 min

    Walk into Les Alyscamps, Arles’ ancient burial ground lined with trees and Roman tombs. Discover how this historic site inspired Van Gogh and Gauguin during their time in Arles.

16. 16

    Stop 16

    10 min

    Finish at the medieval Saint Honorat Church, with its distinctive lantern tower and roofless ruins. Stand where Van Gogh painted the church rising above the ancient tombs.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.