Walking kilometers today, we have visited the Monastere St Paul de Mausole where Vincent van Gogh was taken in, after the episode where he cut off his ear. We enjoyed the walking tour through the village and countryside that inspired Vincent, following the 19 panels displaying reproductions painted by the artist during his stay in St Remy. It was very sad reading how patients such as Vincent were treated for ailments such as depression and bipolar in the 1800’s. After leaving the hospital, we made our way back to St Remy for lunch before visiting St Martin’s church built in the 11th century.         ( Note song  : Don McLean….Starry Starry Night )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our second visit to St Remy de Provence is certainly not disappointing us. The charming town of St Remy, while quite touristy, is full of restaurants and beautiful French inspired shops with loads of character. Plenty of laneways to explore during our week long stay here. Our accommodation at Mas Des Tourterelles is perfect and within walking distance to the centre of town. St Remy de Provence is overlooked by the Chaine des Alpilles, a range of the Pyrenees mountains in southern France . St Remy is one of the oldest towns in France and has been home to many artists including Vincent van Gogh who painted 150 canvases when he spent time here at the St Paul de Mousole hospital, which we hope to visit later in the week.