Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune — Attraction in Beaune

This is a stupendous historical landmark of great significance not only in Beaune but of France. Founded in the mid fourteen hundred as a charitable organisation for the poor and the disadvantaged, this Hospices de Beaune was realised. The entrance with its majestic walls are a fantastic introduction to the rest of this gorgeous building. The building inside is a rectangular central courtyard surrounded by the original setting of the hospital. The austere Burgundy glazed terracotta tiles are absolutely magnificent. You are allowed access to almost every rooms in this building except the verandah rooms upstairs as they weren't accessible to the public when I visited. But, I was in for a real treat! I could almost sense the dedicated works of nurses and doctors and everyone involved in this institution all those years ago! I spent an hour and a bit exploring this place. There's wheelchair accessible entrance but just be aware of the uneven surface of the forecourt. There's public lavatory and a gift shop. I walked from Gare de Beaune here and I didn't notice public transportation from the station. This is mindblowingly a must explore and visit historical landmark in Beaune. I'm currently staying in Dijon on holidays and you can easily catch a train to and from Beaune and fairly regular train services....

WOW!! Whatta an incredible Museum. About 576 years ago, this building [and, its predecessors] was a "hospital for the poor". It is now recognised as a "UNESCO monument"... and, a visit can provide one with an "incredible, interesting, historical perspective" as the the "many highlights" over the past 6 centuries! TripAdvisor also has recognised the Museum with its "Certificate of Excellence". The architecture, featuring glazed tiles on the roofs, as well as the various "themed" rooms (e.g. medical implements used over the ages). The "Beaune Region"is very beautiful with many well tended vineyards... and, is recognised for producing some of France's most famous red wines. The "audio guide"/recorded tour" lets one experience the Museum at one's own pace. The Museum still supports its initial role-- "aiding the poor with health issues". It will be exceedingly memorable, as well as worthy of such a visit!!

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If you are in Beaune, then to visit Hospice de Beaune is a must. It started already 1443 as a resort for poor and sick people. Two things was the real drive to make this hospital so successful.

1. Charity and free work from religious people, for example nuns work.
2. Donation of vineyards from growers in a hope for reward in heaven. In the past, vineyards in Burgundy was just simple agriculture, and nobody could imagine that these tiny plots should once become the most sought after in the world. Today the Hospice own around 60 hectares of premium land in Burgundy, and the economic return from selling grapes and wine is enormous. Is a cheers for this achievement...