The way of life and the countryside in the Dutch province Noord-Brabant (Brabant) form the basis of the works of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Vincent was born and raised in Brabant. Here he found his inspiration. Here he made his first sketches and created his first masterpiece: The Potato Eaters.
Van Gogh cycle routesThe Van Gogh cycle route is incorporated into the existing cycle route network system. A Van Gogh cycle route sign is attached to every intersection sign. Follow the Van Gogh cycle route signs from one numbered intersection to the next. Between the intersections follow the direction signs provided by the network system
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The Van Gogh Cycle Route – a publication by VisitBrabant Routebureau in conjunction with Van Gogh Brabant – is now available at the most important Van Gogh heritage locations, VVV Tourist Offices and Tourist Information Points. Don’t you feel like getting on your bike and enjoying the Van Gogh Cycle Route?
Practical informationThe Van Gogh cycle route offers the very best of culture and heritage! You will cycle where Vincent walked, stop at places that Vincent drew and painted, and visit places that played an important part in his life.You will cycle past rivers, canals and ditches, beside swaying reeds, along rows of poplars and pollard willows, and past old farmhouses.
The Van Gogh cycle route takes you around the varied North-Brabant countryside. From woods to heathland, from ponds to sand dunes, and meadows to polders. You will cycle past rivers, canals and ditches, beside swaying reeds, along rows of poplars and pollard willows, and past old farmhouses.
