Friday, May 19, 2017

France - Beaune, Hospices de Beaune

Beaune
Au Pays Des Grands Crus
Beaune (Cote-d'Or).

Le toit de tuiles vernissees de la cour d'honneur de l'Hotel-Diu, de l'Hotel-Dieu, fonde en 1443 par Nicolas Rolin

translated:
The roof of glazed tiles of the courtyard of Hotel-Diu, Hotel-Dieu, founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin


This postcard is from 2017.

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The Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse in Beaune, France. It was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Burgundy, as a hospital for the poor and needy. The original hospital building, the Hôtel-Dieu, is one of the finest examples of French fifteenth-century architecture and is now a museum.

An important charity wine auction is held here in November each year.  

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