Ever looked at a Van Gogh or a Monet and wondered: “Where is this, really, and does it still look like that today?” This interactive map shows you exactly where the masterpieces were painted, with real then-vs-now photos of some spots. It’s the first tool of its kind, click any painting, compare it to today, and start planning the trip.
ap the ⛶ icon ( right) for the full-screen experience — it’s a better way to explore the masterpieces.
⚙️ How This Interactive Art Map Works
Precision Geolocation
Click any thumbnail — every marker is the exact spot.
Then vs. Now Slider
Drag the handle to morph painting into real photo.
Road Trip Builder
Star your favourites to build your itinerary.
Direct GPS
“Get There” opens Google Maps to the exact spot.
🎨 Artists and Painting Regions Covered
This map bridges the gap between art history and modern tourism, tracking the creative journeys of history’s greatest masters across iconic destinations:
Vincent van Gogh — Provence & Île-de-France
Follow his transition from the vibrant yellow light of Arles and the olive groves of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to his final, prolific days in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Claude Monet — Normandy, Seine Valley & Beyond
Discover the water lilies in his famous garden at Giverny, trace his footprints along the dramatic chalk cliffs of Étretat, and see how he captured the atmospheric light of Honfleur, London, and Venice.
Henri Matisse — The French Riviera & Paris
Travel south to the colorful coastal village of Collioure, where Fauvism was born, and gaze out of the historic Parisian studio window overlooking Notre-Dame.
Auguste Renoir — Montmartre & The Channel Islands
Step into the bohemian lifestyle of late 19th-century Paris at the Moulin de la Galette, or explore the rocky shores of Guernsey.
André Derain — London & The Lot Valley
View the iconic Thames bridges backdropped by St. Paul’s Cathedral, and wander through the sun-baked medieval villages of southwestern France.
Paul Cézanne — Aix-en-Provence
Stand at the exact open-air terraced viewpoint used by the master to immortalize the majestic Mont Sainte-Victoire.
💬 Share Your Photos & Support the Project
💛 This interactive map is a living, breathing project that keeps growing every single month with new artists, locations, and historical contexts.
Have you traveled to one of these spots? If you’ve captured a beautiful modern-day photo of one of these painting locations, or have a hidden gem you think we should add next, tell us in the comments below — sharing your real travel tips helps our community grow.
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