Discovering the Hôtel-Dieu

Guided or self-guided tours, sensory workshops... There's something for everyone at the Hôtel-Dieu with the DE L'ESPRIT HOSPITALIER triptych.

The DE L'ESPRIT HOSPITALIER triptych will be rolled out from 2026 to 2028 in three key words: MOVEMENT(S) of bodies, PASSION(S) of souls and LANGUAGE(S) of care.

In 2026, we create MOVEMENT(S) to appreciate ‘cared-for bodies’ and ‘caring bodies’. From advances in medicine to the current approaches of healthcare professionals, from transformations in the built heritage to restorations and interior design, from the creation of the Wine Auction to movie sets, from meetings with the Hospices Civils de Beaune hospital staff to exchanges with enthusiasts of the site, the Hôtel-Dieu can be seen, heard, touched and tasted.

MOVEMENT(S) of hands to heal, create and transcribe, of jaws to savour, of lips to express oneself or remain silent, of bodies that move or atrophy, of buildings and objects that withstand the test of time and climate, of eyes that observe or scrutinise, of an ear that listens, of the other that interprets, of arms that open or close... 

MOVEMENT(S) is an invitation to sense and feel the spirit of the place, each according to their emotions, thoughts and history. It is a shared Hôtel-Dieu we offer to you, a
living, hospitable heritage in flux, with periodic movements that are part of the perpetual movement of human history.
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All year long 2026

Ouvert tous les jours

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 third wife, Guigone de Salins. A charitable institution entrusted to the care of hospitable ladies, this ‘palace for the poor’ was dedicated to vagrants 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 works of art.
  • Course 2026 :
    • On the footsteps of the founders
  • Ticket :
    • Hôtel-Dieu ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
    • 1h30
    • 2h
  • French
  • English
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Russian
Availability
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From Friday 02 January to Thursday 24 December 2026

Ouvert tous les jours

10:00 to 10:20 and 17:00 to 17:20

About | Ready for a pop-up tour of the Hôtel-Dieu? In just 20 minutes, a guide will give you an in-depth look at one of the key themes of this hospital's unique history. Benefactors, healthcare activities, the 'Last Judgement' polyptych, or the Hospices de Beaune wine estate: come and pick up one of these little stories before, during, or after your self-guided tour of the Hôtel-Dieu! ● NEW: Camera MOVEMENT(S) | To mark the 60th anniversary of the filming of "La Grande Vadrouille", a special cinema Pop-Up Tour is available on Saturdays only, retracing the history of the film's shooting at the Hôtel-Dieu in 1966.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 20 min
  • French
  • English
Availability
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From Thursday 01 January to Tuesday 31 March 2026

Friday, Saturday

11:00 to 12:00

About | 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.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The senses awakened
  • Ticket :
    • Insolite ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
  • English
Availability
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All year long 2026

Monday, Friday, Saturday

14:15 to 15:15

To book this tour in English, please click here. If you continue on this page, you will book this tour in French.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The senses awakened
  • Ticket :
    • Insolite ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
  • French
Availability
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All year long 2026

Sunday

14:15 to 15:15

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The senses awakened
  • Ticket :
    • Insolite ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
  • French
Availability
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Friday 30 January 2026

17:00 to 18:30

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • MOVEMENT(S)
  • Duration :
    • 1h
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Friday 30 January 2026

18:30 to 20:00

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The starry nights
  • Ticket :
    • Night-time ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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From Thursday 12 to Thursday 26 February 2026

Thursday

18:00 to 19:30

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 14 February 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 21 February 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 14 March 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 25 April 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 30 May 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 13 June 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 19 September 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Sunday 20 September 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 31 October 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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From Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 November 2026

10:30 to 12:00 and 14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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From Wednesday 02 to Thursday 24 December 2026

Ouvert tous les jours

10:30 to 11:30 and 15:45 to 16:45

To book this tour in English, please click here. If you continue on this page, you will book this tour in French.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 05 December 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • A living hospital heritage
  • Ticket :
    • Exploration ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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Saturday 12 December 2026

14:15 to 15:45

This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The spirit of the place
  • Ticket :
    • Discovery ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h30
  • French
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This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • On the footsteps of the founders
  • Ticket :
    • Hôtel-Dieu ticket
  • Duration :
    • 1h
    • 1h30
  • French
Availability
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This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The senses awakened
  • Ticket :
    • Insolite ticket
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • French
Availability
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This proposition is only available in French. Please go to the French version of the site for more information.
  • Course 2026 :
    • The senses awakened
  • Ticket :
    • Insolite ticket
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • French
Availability