The glazed tiles of the Hospices reflect the autumn colours of the Burgundy vines.
Visits to the cellars of the Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune, delving into the archives of the Wine Sale, Heritage Days and, of course, THE Wine Sale in November, the Hospices de Beaune reveals all its secrets in autumn.
Owned by the Hospices Civils de Beaune, this remarkably well-preserved heritage site was founded in 1443 thanks to the patronage of Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy, and his last wife Guigone de Salins. Conceived as a "palace for the poor", the charitable institution - entrusted by the donors to the good care of the Dames Hospitalières - remained in operation until the early 1970s, before a modern hospital, better suited to developments in healthcare, was built on the outskirts of Beaune's historic centre.
Known for its polychrome glazed tile roofs, the Hôtel-Dieu is one of the few remaining examples of late medieval civil architecture, and a major place of remembrance of hospital history. As you wander through the rooms, the centuries pass by, from the 15th to the 21st century: Let yourself be surprised by the ambience of the Salle des Pôvres or the Salle Saint-Hugues, discover the collection of furniture and tapestries, the medical instruments and the evolution of care practices; also take the time to observe each of the facades of the Cour d'Honneur, to contemplate the polyptych of the Last Judgement by Rogier van der Weyden or to sit down in the courtyard of the founders recently planted with the garden "Échos Polychromes", a contemporary tribute to the garden of the simple...
Throughout 2024, we invite you to discover or rediscover the Hôtel-Dieu, whose programme of events on the theme of CHARITY is a tribute to all those who have worked and continue to work with the sick, from the hospital sisters to our carers, from donors to benefactors. Exhibitions, workshops, shows and concerts invite you to share in the history of this centuries-old building.
> 2024 cultural programme: exhibitions, workshops, shows and concerts
> Exhibition "The Hôpital de la Sainte-Trinité or Hospice de la Charité: an institution for orphans".
> "The benefactors of the Hôtel-Dieu or the spirit of charity" tour with mediation booklet.
> Self-guided tour with audioguide - 10 languages available for adults, 2 languages for audio-description and a children's tour in 4 languages.
> Guided discovery tour "Once upon a time at Hôtel-Dieu: Charité 2024".
> Unusual guided tour "Behind the scenes at Hôtel-Dieu: a hospital and winegrowing heritage" Regards croisés itinerary
> 15-minute flash tours - free - 10am & 5pm
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Pets not allowed
Amenities
Toilettes
Services
Shop
Room rental
Activity
Specific theme activities
Adult workshop
Junior workshop
Conferences
Temporary exhibitions
Prices & SchedulesOpening :
From 30/03/2024 to 17/11/2024 of 09:00 to 19:30
From 18/11/2024 to 31/12/2024 of 09:00 to 12:30 - of 14:00 to 18:30
Hôtel-Dieu is open every day
> 01/01/2024 to 29/03/2024 > 9am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 6.30pm
> 30/03/2024 to 17/11/2024 > 9am - 7.30pm
> 18/11/2023 to 31/12/2024 > 9am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 6.30pm
(except 1st January and 25th December 2pm - 6.30pm)
The last entrance to the ticket office is 1 hour before the site closes.
Prices :
Base rate - full rate adult (18 and over) : 12€
Other rate (Students under 26 / Large families / CEZAM / Tour guides / Jobseekers / RSA recipients / FPH employees) : 9€
Youth Rate (10 to 17 years / Culture pass) : 5€
Special rate (Under 10s / Disabled persons + accompanying adult / Hospices Civils de Beaune staff)
Special opening conditions :
Visiting arrangements from the reopening in 2021 (dates subject to change depending on the evolution of government measures):
* Low Season from 19/05/2021 to 30/06/2021 & from 22/11/2021 to 31/12/2021: From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (reception closes at 11:30 am) and from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm (reception closes at 5:30 pm), every day of the week (7 days a week).
* High season from 01/07/2021 to 21/11/2021: From 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (reception closes at 5:30 pm), every day of the week (7 days a week).
* To be sure to enter, reservation by e-ticket and time-stamp is strongly advised (gauge): direct access to this service from our website.
* It is possible to welcome visitors without a reservation: please wait at the entrance of the museum and respect the physical distance.
* Wearing a mask is compulsory from 11 years old at the entrance, as well as inside the museum.
Please note that by visiting the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, visitors will be able to help the French hospitaliers. An urn will be available at the end of the tour before the museum shop so that each visitor can make a donation to the Fondation des Hôpitaux de Paris - Hôpitaux de France in order to support caregivers and the public hospital.
