The Hôtel-Dieu through the senses: a hands-on history of hospitality[ SENSITIVE TOUR · UNEXPECTED ]
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2026 | Hôtel-Dieu - HCB - Scolaires & Loisirs
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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).
INFORMATION
As part of the “Hôtel-Dieu 2043” project and the study and restoration project on the “Last Judgement” polyptych, the polyptych gallery will be closed to the public from 15 to 24 July inclusive.
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).
INFORMATION
As part of the “Hôtel-Dieu 2043” project and the study and restoration project on the “Last Judgement” polyptych, the polyptych gallery will be closed to the public from 15 to 24 July inclusive.
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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.
DURATION
1 hour
PRICE
> Preschools • Elementary schools • Middle schools • High schools • Higher education • Recreation centers: €10.40
> 1 driver, 1 teacher, and 1 chaperone for every 10 students/young people: FREE
> Additional chaperone: €13
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.
DURATION
1 hour
PRICE
> Preschools • Elementary schools • Middle schools • High schools • Higher education • Recreation centers: €10.40
> 1 driver, 1 teacher, and 1 chaperone for every 10 students/young people: FREE
> Additional chaperone: €13
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 :
- Insolite ticket
- Language :
- Duration :
- 1h





