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Van Gogh House - Cuesmes (Mons)

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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

Contact Information

Address

3 Rue du Pavillon,7033 Cuesmes

Prices

Minimum price (adult)

4

Maximum price (adult)

4

Minimum price (child)

1

Maximum price (child)

1

Minimum price (senior)

3

Maximum price (senior)

3

Minimum price (group)

2

Maximum price (group)

3

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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

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Maëva Le Curieux - Lafayette🇫🇷
August 21, 2025

Une expérience unique et enrichissante. Ont a adorer se balader dans le jardin pour lire l'histoire de la bâtisse et le chemin parcouru par Van Gogh ! Le film était riche en informations et très détaillé ont a adoré pouvoir le regarder dans cette même maison où il a séjourné ! L'accueil était parfait, souriant et très instructif, encore merci pour les infos sur la Belgique ! Je n'ai pas résister d'acheter un souvenir ( un très beau mug, mais il y a pleiiinnn de choix pour les petits et les grands )

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Catherine Jade🇫🇷
August 20, 2025

Un agréable moment dans ce lieu charmant au calme où le temps semble s’être arrêté Le film est très intéressant et l’accueil chaleureux

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aryan den broeder🇳🇱
August 11, 2025

Bezoek aan het huis waar Vincent van Gogh een gedeelte van zijn leven heeft doorgebracht. Er wordt een film getoont in dit huis waar een hoop vragen over zijn leven worden beantwoord. Film duurt wel lang. Geeft wel een goed beeld over zijn karakter, familie en denkwijzen.

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Alice Thomas🇫🇷
July 31, 2025

L'exposition est petite mais on apprend beaucoup de la vie de Van Gogh. Cette maison est une étape dans sa vie mais on apprend également la vie dans les mines à travers son expérience.

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BERNARD BARA🇫🇷
June 4, 2025

Superbe expérience que de visiter cet endroit historique pour nous toutes et tous La nature, le calme, la sérénité

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