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Van Gogh in Etten-Leur
A master’s first steps
When Vincent was 28, he made an important decision: he wanted to follow his passion and become an artist. In 1881, he officially registered as an artist for the first time in Etten-Leur. It was also there that he set up his very first studio.
Van Gogh Etten-Leur
When Vincent was 28, he made an important decision: he wanted to follow his passion and become an artist. In 1881, he officially registered as an artist for the first time in Etten-Leur. It was also there that he set up his very first studio.
In the heart of Etten-Leur, you can experience Vincent van Gogh at two enchanting locations: the Van Gogh Church and the Sint Paulushofje Museum. Step inside the Van Gogh Church and let yourself be swept away by a compelling multimedia experience. Feel what Vincent felt, think what he thought – and see the world through his eyes. In the museum, you’ll travel back to the Etten-Leur of yesteryear. Discover the village life that touched Van Gogh deeply and changed his art forever. Stroll through the places that inspired him – and see what he saw.
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Walking and cycling
Put on your walking shoes and discover Etten-Leur just as Vincent van Gogh once did, or cycle through the Brabant countryside that inspired him so much. There are various lovely walks that combine nature and culture, ranging from a short town walk to a longer Van Gogh National Park route, whilst the Van Gogh Cycle Routes North and South take you past landscapes, farmyards and village scenes that seem to have come straight out of his paintings.
Discover the routes
Van Gogh Experience
Step into Vincent’s world and experience, at the Van Gogh Church, how Vincent thought, dreamt, drew and painted. Let yourself be swept away by a compelling 20-minute show, full of life-size projections, impressive sound and pure emotion.
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Sint Paulushofje Museum
From his studio at the vicarage, Vincent captured the surrounding landscape. He was struck by the authenticity and purity of the hard life of the farmers. What were his sources of inspiration? How did the farmers and farm labourers he drew live? The Sint Paulushofje Museum shows you what Vincent saw.
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Van Gogh Monuments Etten-Leur
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Dutch Reformed Church and Etten Cemetery
4875 CE Etten-LeurVincent’s father was appointed as a minister in Etten (1875–1882) and – alternating with his colleague from Oudenbosch – in Hoeven. His post was...
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Dutch Reformed Church, Leur
4871CD Etten-LeurReverend Jan Gerrit Kam is a close friend and colleague of Vincent’s father. Vincent also attends the church.
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Old Town Hall, Etten
4875 CB Etten-LeurIt was here that Vincent registered as a painter for the very first time.
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Lambertus Church, Etten
4875 CG Etten-LeurVincent van Gogh produced various sketches and drawings of the Catholic church.
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Location: the vicarage and first studio in Etten
4875 AA Etten-LeurThe building no longer stands, but a statue of Vincent marks the spot.
