Also known as the Hospices de Beaune, it is a former charitable almshouse in the city. It was established by Nicholas Rolin as a hospital for the poor and needy. This hospital was at that time one of the finest examples of French 15th Century architecture. Later this was transformed into a museum as we see now. The treatment of patients is now done in modern hospitals. It was founded in August 1443 when Burgundy was ruled by Duke Philip the Good.

The interiors are extraordinary with a rectangular room. As you go inside, you will find:

• Lovely glazed tile work that are examples of typical Burgundy designs with basic colors such as Red, Yellow, Brown and Green and interlaced designs.
• Lovely Gothic iron Works and Wood designs on the large attic windows.
• The Room of the Poor has a painted ceiling that looks like an upside- down skiff of a boat. The paintings are of eminent personalities of the city and their caricatures.Next is the Chapel that also has very beautiful frescoes and paintings on the ceilings. This place was made to let the bed ridden people attend mass from their bed. 
• There are also other mural paintings from the 17th century and additions of the 20th century too.

• The Charity Wine Auction takes place in November every year.

• Student, Large families (with proof): € 5.50
• Young individuals 10 to 18 years: € 3.00
• Adult group consisting *(over 10 people): € 6.50
• Youth 10 to 18 years group consisting *(over 10 pers.): € 2.50
• Free admission for 1 driver and 1 supervisor per group
• Free admission for 1 supervisor for 10 children in a group
• Free for disabled people and children - 10 years.
• Package for the group (50 people maximum: € 66.00(Outside opening hours the price is € 96.00)
• In July and August possibility of guided tours in French for individuals for a fee of 2.50 € with 2 departures in the morning and two afternoon departures. No advance booking.

Summer hours from 21/03/15 to 15/11/15:

• Tickets: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
• The museum remains open further 1 hour after the closure of the gateways.
• Shop: from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Winter hours from 16/11/15 to 31/12/15:

• Tickets: 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
• The museum remains open further 1 hour after the closure of the gateways.
• Boutique: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

• Ma Cuisine
• Loiseau des Vignes
• Restaurant le Jardin des Remparts
• Le Caveau des Arches

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