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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.

This proposition is only available in French. Please go on the French site to book this tour in French.

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.

About this tour From the Hôtel-Dieu to the Hospices Civils de Beaune, discover the history of this iconic heritage site in the Duchy of Burgundy. The building, designed by its founders in 1443, was gradually expanded over the centuries by benefactors who wanted to accommodate more patients and adapt the site's facilities to advances in healthcare.  Each era saw major changes. The 19th century was marked by significant medical advances, the creation of the Hospices de Beaune wine auction, and the first restoration work on the medieval hospital. This period saw the modernisation of healthcare, the development of financial resources and the promotion of the Hôtel-Dieu's heritage. As you walk through the historic rooms, appreciate the interior design, observe the everyday objects, study the medical instruments, discover the collections, and let yourself be carried away by the MOVEMENT(S) of centuries of activity, an expression of a living hospital heritage.

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).