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Fondation Vincent Van Gogh

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View from Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, a non-profit foundation located in Arles France dedicated to the work and legacy of Vincent Van Gogh. Provence, France.

Housed in a listed 15th-century manor, now twice repurposed (its other incarnation was as a bank), this Van Gogh–themed gallery is a must-see, as much for the architecture as the art. It has no permanent collection – rather, it hosts one or two excellent exhibitions a year, always with a Van Gogh theme and always including at least one Van Gogh masterpiece.

Architectural highlights include the rooftop terrace and the colored-glass bookshop ceiling. Look online for child- and family-centered programs.

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