Vincent's Homeland
Discover Vincent van Gogh like never before: at his own hoemland in Brabant. You yourself can explore why these artists were so inspirated by with this amazing province in Holland.
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Salon Nune Ville
Follow in the actual footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and Margot Begemann in Salon Nune Ville: the family home of Margot, the woman with whom Vincent experienced a dramatic love affair. You can imagine you are back in the 19th century in this characteristic old villa. This, combined with the enthusiasm of its owner and art historian Jacqueline, means you will experience the most personal Van Gogh stories.
the Opwetten Watermill
There’s something quite unique about the Opwetten Watermill because where else in the world can you find yourself inside one of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings? Van Gogh lived in Nuenen about 135 years ago and frequently passed by the largest mill wheel in the Netherlands, making this watermill one of the artist’s favourite subjects to paint and draw.
Vincent van GoghHuis
The Vincent van GoghHuis: a living arts centre in the birthplace of Brabant’s most famous artist ever, stands on the spot where Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853. Van Gogh spent his childhood in Zundert, not far from the Belgian border. A reticent and introvert boy, he was educated at home and it soon became clear that Vincent was ‘different’. In the Vincent van GoghHuis you can experience how his time in Zundert moulded him and eventually enabled him to mature to become a world-famous artist.
Vincent's Art Room
The young Vincent van Gogh received his first drawing lessons in Tilburg. You can see for yourself in the modern Vincent’s Art Room how Van Gogh’s talents developed. Discover your own talents in the digital drawing room where you can set to work, and where workshops and masterclasses for all ages are given. Vincent’s Art Room is within walking distance of the central station close to Ontdekstation013 in the creative heart of Tilburg, the Spoorzone.
Vincents
Vincents Bar & Bistro – Bed & Boutique is located in the centre of Etten-Leur, just opposite the Van Gogh Church. In addition to being a three star hotel you can follow various cooking workshops in Vincents cooking studio, while you can find everything in the cooking boutique that will enable you to cook just as deliciously at home. So in addition to being able to stay overnight and eat, you can (learn to) prepare food and imitate the art of the chefs.
Van Gogh Church Etten-Leur
Located in the centre of Etten-Leur, the Van Gogh Church offers a fascinating glimpse into what is probably the least known period in Vincent van Gogh’s life, but certainly not the least important! In Etten (1881) Vincent decided to become an artist! His family lived here for 7 years (1875-1882). During special holidays Vincent always visited his beloved family in Etten.
the Opwetten Watermill
There’s something quite unique about the Opwetten Watermill because where else in the world can you find yourself inside one of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings? Van Gogh lived in Nuenen about 135 years ago and frequently passed by the largest mill wheel in the Netherlands, making this watermill one of the artist’s favourite subjects to paint and draw. Nowadays you can not only appreciate the beautiful location but also its delightfully gastronomic, atmospheric and informal restaurant.
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