St-Rémy’s most famous former resident is undoubtedly Vincent van Gogh, who spent a year here as a mental patient after cutting off his ear in Arles. While in St-Rémy, he painted several masterpieces, including Irises and The Starry Night.

The place where Van Gogh was interned, Saint-Paul de Mausole, has recently been refurbished. So, you can now see it much as it was during Van Gogh’s time, with not only Van Gogh’s room but also where other patients lived, his doctor’s office, some of the “treatment” rooms, and more. It’s a must-see for visitors to the area, especially those interested in the great artist’s life.

Read all about it in Perfectly Provence!