On the footsteps of the founders
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2026 | Hôtel-Dieu - HCB - TO, Agences, Associations
Presentation
About this tour
Discover the Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices Civils de Beaune, a hospital founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Dukes of Burgundy, and his 3rd wife, Guigone de Salins. A charitable institution entrusted to the care of hospitable ladies, this ‘palace for the poor’ was dedicated to wanderers and the sick without resources; it remained in operation until 1971.
Known for its polychrome glazed terracotta roofs, the Hôtel-Dieu is a major landmark in the history of hospitals, with its polyptych of the ‘Last Judgement’ by Rogier van der Weyden, its treatment rooms, kitchen, apothecary and collections of furniture and objets d'art.
To accompany you on your visit, two visitor aids are available, both included in the price of your ticket:
> With the audio guide: follow Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins as they recount the creation of their hospital and its evolution over the centuries;
> With the mediation booklet: appreciate the history of the place step by step, with a focus on the MOVEMENT(S) initiated in the 19th century.
Discover the Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices Civils de Beaune, a hospital founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Dukes of Burgundy, and his 3rd wife, Guigone de Salins. A charitable institution entrusted to the care of hospitable ladies, this ‘palace for the poor’ was dedicated to wanderers and the sick without resources; it remained in operation until 1971.
Known for its polychrome glazed terracotta roofs, the Hôtel-Dieu is a major landmark in the history of hospitals, with its polyptych of the ‘Last Judgement’ by Rogier van der Weyden, its treatment rooms, kitchen, apothecary and collections of furniture and objets d'art.
To accompany you on your visit, two visitor aids are available, both included in the price of your ticket:
> With the audio guide: follow Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins as they recount the creation of their hospital and its evolution over the centuries;
> With the mediation booklet: appreciate the history of the place step by step, with a focus on the MOVEMENT(S) initiated in the 19th century.
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BOOKABLE TIME SLOTS
> From January 1st to March 31st and from November 16th to December 31st: time slots every 15 minutes, 9:15 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 9:45 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 11:15 a.m. / 2.30pm / 2.45pm / 3pm / 3.45pm /
4pm / 4.15pm / 4.30pm / 4.45pm / 5pm / 5.15pm
> From April 1st to November 15th: time slots every 15 minutes, 9:15 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 9:45 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 11:15 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. / 12:15 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 12:45 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. / 1:15 p.m. / 1.30pm / 1.45pm / 2.30pm / 2.45pm / 3pm / 3.30pm / 4pm / 4.15pm / 4.45pm / 5pm / 5.15pm / 5.30pm / 5.45pm / 6pm / 6.15pm
> 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)
PRICE
€10 per person • Free for 1 driver and 2 accompanying persons (if applicable)
CAPACITY
10 to 55 people maximum per time slot
LANGUAGE
Tour available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Russian
TO BOOK
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: time slots every 15 minutes, 9:15 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 9:45 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 11:15 a.m. / 2.30pm / 2.45pm / 3pm / 3.45pm /
4pm / 4.15pm / 4.30pm / 4.45pm / 5pm / 5.15pm
> From April 1st to November 15th: time slots every 15 minutes, 9:15 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 9:45 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 11:15 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. / 12:15 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 12:45 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. / 1:15 p.m. / 1.30pm / 1.45pm / 2.30pm / 2.45pm / 3pm / 3.30pm / 4pm / 4.15pm / 4.45pm / 5pm / 5.15pm / 5.30pm / 5.45pm / 6pm / 6.15pm
> 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)
PRICE
€10 per person • Free for 1 driver and 2 accompanying persons (if applicable)
CAPACITY
10 to 55 people maximum per time slot
LANGUAGE
Tour available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Russian
TO BOOK
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 :
- Hôtel-Dieu ticket
- Language :
- Duration :
- 1h
- 1h30
- 2h
