 During his stay at Auvers, Van Gogh created more than 80 paintings and 64 sketches before shooting himself in the chest (actually died from gunshot Wound to abdomen and suicide is still a matter of debate) on 27 July 1890 and dying two days later on 29 July 1890.The auberge (inn) has been restored as a museum and tourist attraction.The room where Van Gogh lived and died has been restored and can be viewed by the public.