The Hôtel-Dieu through the senses: a hands-on history of hospitality
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2026 | Hôtel-Dieu - HCB - TO, Agences, Associations
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About this tour
Touch, brush, observe, smell... The history of the Hôtel-Dieu is told through its materials! From handling medical instruments to glazed tiles, from the fabric headdresses of the hospital sisters to pewter kitchen utensils, appreciate the history of the practices and customs of the Hôtel-Dieu by putting your five senses in MOVEMENT(S).
Touch, brush, observe, smell... The history of the Hôtel-Dieu is told through its materials! From handling medical instruments to glazed tiles, from the fabric headdresses of the hospital sisters to pewter kitchen utensils, appreciate the history of the practices and customs of the Hôtel-Dieu by putting your five senses in MOVEMENT(S).
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BOOKABLE TIME SLOTS
> From January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st: 9am / 10.15am / 11am / 2pm / 3.15pm / 4.30pm
> From April 1st to November 15th: 9 a.m. / 10.15 a.m. / 11.30 a.m. / 2 p.m. / 3.15 p.m. / 4.30 p.m. / 5.45 p.m.
> Outside opening hours: it is possible to book a slot after the ticket office closes (after 5.30 pm from January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st; after 6.30 pm from April 1st to November 15th)
DURATION
1 hour
PRICE
€20,80 per person • Free for 1 driver and 2 accompanying persons (if applicable)
CAPACITY
1 to 18 people / guides - 2 departures per time slot.
LANGUAGE
Tour available in French, English, German, Italian, and Japanese.
BOOKING
Submit a request to the Welcome & Visitor Relations Department using the online form available on this page
> From January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st: 9am / 10.15am / 11am / 2pm / 3.15pm / 4.30pm
> From April 1st to November 15th: 9 a.m. / 10.15 a.m. / 11.30 a.m. / 2 p.m. / 3.15 p.m. / 4.30 p.m. / 5.45 p.m.
> Outside opening hours: it is possible to book a slot after the ticket office closes (after 5.30 pm from January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st; after 6.30 pm from April 1st to November 15th)
DURATION
1 hour
PRICE
€20,80 per person • Free for 1 driver and 2 accompanying persons (if applicable)
CAPACITY
1 to 18 people / guides - 2 departures per time slot.
LANGUAGE
Tour available in French, English, German, Italian, and Japanese.
BOOKING
Submit a request to the Welcome & Visitor Relations Department using the online form available on this page
Information
- Cultural season :
- Programmation MOUVEMENT(S) 2026
- Ticket :
- Insolit ticket
- Language :
- Duration :
- 1h





