Historical building in the heart of Beaune. Well worth the visit, full of interesting artefacts and very well documented. Very well kept makes a nice change being able to take a time out from visiting the many wine houses in the region. A must see if in Beaune
Visitation mandatory. History and pleasant place ... and still produce special wines (not so cheap). Visit the cathedral and the "La Moutarderie".
(By the way, I pressed the wrong button just now so this rated at 1 star instead of 5 stars)The most famous attraction in Beaune is the Hotel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune (often just referred to as Hospices de Beaune, or Hotel Dieu), a magnificent building with a multi-colored tile roof. Founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy Philippe le Bon, and his wife, Guigone de Salins, as a charity hospital run by nuns, it only closed its doors to the sick and elderly in 1971. That’s more than 500 years! They also owned a vineyard that helped finance the hospital, a vineyard still profitable today. The building is now a museum and part of the international wine trade, with its famous annual wine auction to raise money for maintaining and upgrading the new charity hospital nearby. The self-guided audio tour starts in the spectacular courtyard, a perfect example of 15th-century Flemish-Burgundy architecture. Marvel at its wooden-panelled gallery, its turrets and bright roofs. The highlight is the Great Hall, off the courtyard, with its high painted ceilings and the red-curtained booths along both sides, where the sick had their beds. There are other wonderful preserved rooms, the pharmacy, the nuns’ quarters, and the kitchens. Don't miss the magnificent Polyptych of the Last Judgement (altarpiece) by Rogier van der Weyden, now displayed in a separate room with other amazing art works. If you are in Beaune, you definitely don't want to miss this.
There's much to see here - fascinating regional, medical and architectural history. Of course wine is part of the story, too. (The only toilets are halfway through the walking tour - don't wait to the end!)
A really beautiful building with an incredible history. It was good to have the portable phones that explained each area in the native language of the visitor. Really worth the visit.
Thoroughly enjoyed the audio tour. Impressive building and museum. Day of Judgement altar piece was the highlight. Allow 1 hour
位于勃根地(Bourgogne)区 伯恩(Beaune)村 的济贫院, 已不只是古蹟, 更是勃根地区的重要地标之一. 每年十一月, 在此举办的葡萄酒慈善拍卖会, 更是全球葡萄酒界的盛事之一. 具勃根地特色的屋顶为此古蹟更添光彩. 非常值得探访的景地.
If you come to Beaune this is a compulsory sight, it's one of the largest reasons (besides wine) to come to this cute town. Great history lesson and beautiful old hospital that is well maintained.
Hotel Dieu should be on your 'Bucket list'. History is made by people and this is never more present than during a visit of Hotel Dieu in Beaune. Remarkedly preserved it gives you an impressive tour over several centuries and how we crafted our social care. I always take my guests and friends there, have seen it many times. And always come out more humble that when I start the tour.And it is beautiful!
What foresight , from someone in 1443 to create a hospital that was still in use in, I stand corrected, till 1984.The cleanliness, the organisation, the pharmacy ,the patients beds and the surrounds-way ahead of its time, the kitchen would still be fantastic to use today!The roof of the hospice however is I think the major drawcard of the crowds-the colours and style are not one will forget in a rush-something well putting on the itinerary if one is going to Beaune, or close by enough to visit