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France
If your tour is on the Côte de Beaune, your guide will take you through L'Hôtel-Dieu, the only hospital in the world where you want to get sick. It will reveal many facets totally unknown to the public
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hotel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune
Welcome to the Hôtel-Dieu (pronounced Oh-tel Dee-uh), the crown jewel of the Hospices de Beaune. This 15th-century masterpiece is not merely a building; it is a profound expression of compassion, art, and architectural ingenuity. …
Listen in the app2The Main Entrance on Rue le Coffre — First Impressions
We begin our visit at the main entrance on Rue le Coffre. As you stand before this austere stone facade, look up at the intricate carvings and the heavy wooden doors that have welcomed the weary and the sick for over five…
Listen in the app3The Cour d'Honneur — The Masterpiece of Tiles
Step into the Cour d'Honneur, or the Courtyard of Honor, and prepare to be truly breathless. You are now surrounded by the most iconic feature of the Hospices: the breathtaking 15th-century patterned tile roofs. …
Listen in the app4The Salle des Pôvres — The Great Hall of the Poor
We now enter the Salle des Pôvres, or the Great Hall of the Poor, the primary hospital ward of the Hôtel-Dieu. This vast, high-ceilinged room is a triumph of medieval design, measuring over 70 meters in length. …
Listen in the app5The Chapel of Notre Dame de Bon Secours
Located at the end of the Great Hall, the Chapel of Notre Dame de Bon Secours (Our Lady of Good Help) was the spiritual anchor of the complex. Consecrated in 1452, it remains open to visitors year-round, offering a space for…
Listen in the app6The Pharmacy — A Glimpse into Medieval Medicine
Continuing our tour, we arrive at the pharmacy, located on Rue Saint-Jacques near the chapel. Founded in 1450, this is one of the oldest pharmacies in France and has been meticulously restored to its original 15th-century…
Listen in the app7The Kitchens and Domestic Quarters
The daily life of the Hospices depended on the smooth operation of its domestic quarters, including the kitchens, laundries, and dining hall. In the kitchen, you will see the massive fireplaces where enormous pots of soup and…
Listen in the app8The Polyptych Room — The Last Judgement
We now come to the artistic climax of the Hôtel-Dieu: the polychrome wood-carved altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden, depicting 'The Last Judgement'. Painted between 1445 and 1450, this masterpiece was originally placed in the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Hôtel-Dieu, we must reflect on how this institution continues its mission today. The Hospices de Beaune is not just a museum of the past; it is a living entity funded by the very land we saw…
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What is Hotel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune?
Hotel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is a place in France with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.0223, 4.8368 |
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