Behind the scenes of the Hôtel-Dieu: a hospital and wine heritage
Presentation
About this tour |
Think you've seen everything there is to see at the Hôtel-Dieu? Follow your guide and push open a few closed doors!
Depending on what's happening at the site, change your perspective and get into the MOVEMENT(S) : stroll along the upper gallery of the main courtyard, discover the King's Chamber and its many functions over the centuries, or explore the history of the hospital while admiring the works on display in the Petit Musée. Continue your visit with the wine-growing history of the Hospices de Beaune estate by strolling through the old winery and its network of cellars, or enter the medieval bastion that hosts the famous gala dinner of the Wine Auction.
Each date reveals a different story of the Hospices Civils de Beaune.
Think you've seen everything there is to see at the Hôtel-Dieu? Follow your guide and push open a few closed doors!
Depending on what's happening at the site, change your perspective and get into the MOVEMENT(S) : stroll along the upper gallery of the main courtyard, discover the King's Chamber and its many functions over the centuries, or explore the history of the hospital while admiring the works on display in the Petit Musée. Continue your visit with the wine-growing history of the Hospices de Beaune estate by strolling through the old winery and its network of cellars, or enter the medieval bastion that hosts the famous gala dinner of the Wine Auction.
Each date reveals a different story of the Hospices Civils de Beaune.
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OPENING HOURS
From January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st, tours in English are available Friday and Saturday at 11AM.
From April 1st to November 15th, tours in English are available Saturday and Sunday at 11AM.
DURATION
1 hour
To make the most of your experience, please arrive at reception a few minutes before departure.
CAPACITY
18 people
LANGUAGE
Available in English
INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER
With your INSOLITE ticket, you also have access to the self-guided tour ‘In the footsteps of the founders’ and the visitor resources available to you:
> Audio guide: follow Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins as they recount the creation of their hospital and its evolution over the centuries (10 languages for adults / 4 languages for children / 2 versions with audio description)
> Educational booklet in French only L’Hôtel-Dieu au XIXe siècle: un hôpital en MOUVEMENT(S)
RESERVATION REQUEST
You are a tour operator, travel agency, association, school or leisure organisation? Or you would like to book a tailored tour? Please fill in the form on this page.
From January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st, tours in English are available Friday and Saturday at 11AM.
From April 1st to November 15th, tours in English are available Saturday and Sunday at 11AM.
DURATION
1 hour
To make the most of your experience, please arrive at reception a few minutes before departure.
CAPACITY
18 people
LANGUAGE
Available in English
INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER
With your INSOLITE ticket, you also have access to the self-guided tour ‘In the footsteps of the founders’ and the visitor resources available to you:
> Audio guide: follow Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins as they recount the creation of their hospital and its evolution over the centuries (10 languages for adults / 4 languages for children / 2 versions with audio description)
> Educational booklet in French only L’Hôtel-Dieu au XIXe siècle: un hôpital en MOUVEMENT(S)
RESERVATION REQUEST
You are a tour operator, travel agency, association, school or leisure organisation? Or you would like to book a tailored tour? Please fill in the form on this page.
Information
- Cultural season :
- Programmation MOUVEMENT(S) 2026
- Ticket :
- Insolit ticket
- Cultural Pass :
- Yes
- Language :
- Duration :
- 1h

