The Final Days

The tiny attic room in which Vincent van Gogh died more than 100 years ago has been restored exactly as it was when the penniless artist was a tenant, and it is now open to the public.

For the last two months of his life, van Gogh lived and painted in Auvers-sur-Oise, a small village about 22 miles northeast of Paris. During that time, van Gogh experienced a remarkable burst of creativity, producing some of his most haunting works. On July 27, 1890, he shot himself in the chest in the fields outside the village, then made his way to the Auberge Ravoux, the inn where he had been staying. He died in his room two days later.

The entire inn is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is about $5. There is a book store on the second floor and on the top floor, a slide show on van Gogh’s stay in Auvers is shown continuously.

Meals featuring local food and wine are served daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for $30 to $35. Auvers can be reached by car, bus or train.