L'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune
Owned by the Hospices Civils de Beaune, the Hôtel-Dieu was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Dukes of Burgundy, and his wife Guigone de Salins. A charitable institution entrusted to the care of the Hospitaller Sisters, this "palace for the poor" dedicated to the wandering and destitute sick remained in operation until 1971. Known for its polychrome, glazed terracotta roofs, the Hôtel-Dieu is also a landmark of hospital history, with its polyptych of Rogier van der Weyden's "Last Judgement", its treatment rooms, kitchen, apothecary and collections of furniture and objets d'art. Take advantage of the various events organized around the theme of "Humanity" to enrich your visit: sensitive tours, unusual itineraries, workshops for the senses, escape games and starry nights invite you to share the history of the Hôtel-Dieu, a centuries-old site, with a different perspective.
Photo ©Aude Ralison
