CENTRE CULTUREL SAINT-PAUL DE MAUSOLE
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Cultural center, in a site dedicated to healthcare, housing a Romanesque cloister, the Van Gogh field and the Valetudo art gallery.
From May 1889 to May 1890, Vincent Van Gogh was interned at the Saint-Paul asylum, housed in the former monastery. Here he painted 150 of his most famous canvases. Divided into several sectors, the site, managed by an association, is dedicated to care. It includes this cultural center, which houses the Romanesque cloister, the reconstruction of Van Gogh's hospital room, the Van Gogh field, the Valetudo art gallery... A place of inclusion combining care, art and culture.
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On the other hand, some of the things they did to those people in the asylum were pretty barbaric.
We followed the paper guide that was provided and it told a great story. We took 45-60 minutes to wander around and see what we could see. We took loads of pictures and used our imagination.
Something we learned on at the end of the tour was the asylum still hosts people in need of help. Obviously in a modern facility across the property, but they use the same art therapy that they used during Van Gogh’s stay.
I recommend a visit, but remember, it’s not flashy, it’s just a special place that will move you.