Discover the Van Gogh House in Cuesmes, the place where the iconic painter Vincent van Gogh stayed during his time in the Borinage from December 1878 to October 1880. Also known as the "House of the Marsh," it offers visitors an insight into the daily life of Vincent van Gogh.
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Cuesmes, a small municipality within the Mons region, is a must-visit for all fans and specialists of Van Gogh’s work. It was during his stay in the Borinage that the preacher became an artist.
The area and its surrounding landscapes are imbued with an atmosphere rich in both rural and working-class references, which the painter would carry with him throughout his life’s work.
A place of remembrance brought to life by a new scenography. The tour begins as an initiation from the entrance in the garden, continuing into a renovated pavilion. The visit then takes you through the small, modernized house, allowing the spirit of its illustrious inhabitant to emerge.
An audio installation concludes the tour by situating the artist and his work within the historical context of the Borinage.
Discover the Van Gogh House in Cuesmes with one of our guided tours.
To complete your visit, be sure to book a visit to the Van Gogh House in Wasmes and the Marcasse mining site, two symbolic locations of Van Gogh’s time in the Borinage.
The Van Gogh House in Cuesmes is also accessible with the Van Gogh Pass, available for purchase at visitMons or directly on site.
For more information on the artist's time in the region, visit our website Van Gogh in the Borinage.
General Information
Opening hours
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3.15pm).
Contact Information
Prices
Minimum price (adult)
4 €
Maximum price (adult)
5 €
Minimum price (child)
2 €
Maximum price (child)
3 €
Minimum price (senior)
4 €
Minimum price (group)
4 €
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Additional information
Free admission for children under 12 and every first Sunday of the month.
Free access with the Mons Card.
Practical Information
Group visits
Group visits on request
Group visits on request - Permanent open visit
Individual visits
Individual visits on request
Individual visits on request - Permanent open visit
Opening Hours
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3.15pm).
Reviews
4.1/5
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Simple, quiet and good for a little culture and history class. 5€ per person. I recommend as an activity if you are close by
Si Van Gogh vous intéresse ou si vous êtes simplement curieux, la visite vaut le détour. L'entrée est à seulement 5 €. Il s'agit de la maison où il a passé une saison ; à l'intérieur, vous ne verrez que la reconstitution d'une pièce, et non les tableaux. Le plus intéressant est la vidéo d'une heure, mais il est nécessaire de parler anglais.
Cette demeure relève, à vrai dire, davantage de la reconstitution que d'un témoignage fidèle de la réalité telle que l'artiste l'a connue. Les informations historiques disponibles étant extrêmement limitées, le mobilier qui s'y trouve aujourd'hui a été installé ultérieurement afin de donner l'illusion d'un intérieur habité et de combler les espaces laissés vides. En revanche, l'accueil fut particulièrement décevant. La personne à la réception s'est montrée d'une impolitesse et d'une désinvolture peu compatibles avec un lieu consacré à la mémoire d'un si grand artiste. Son manque évident d'enthousiasme et d'engagement nuisait considérablement à l'expérience du visiteur. Un personnage d'une telle importance mériterait un personnel animé par un véritable sens de l'accueil et du devoir, plutôt que des employés donnant avant tout l'impression de n'avoir qu'un seul désir : terminer leur journée au plus vite et fermer les portes.
Wunderschöne Lokation. Viele hilfreiche und interessante Informationen. Leider nur wenige Bilder und Zeichnungen.
A small, but important site in the development of the renowned painter. If you're in the area and have an interest in art history, then it's worth a visit. If not, it is unlikely to be worth your time. A video does play in the house for 50 mins, which is well done but a few mins is more than sufficient. Information is in english and WC is available, small parking area by the sites and all at ground level.
