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Saturday, 7 October 2023

Beaune - and Hotel-Dieu de Beaune

We caught an SNCF train for the 20 minute ride to Baune.



 A quiet little town when we arrived


But its major drawcard is the Hotel-Dieu de Beaune. Wikipedia describes is as one of the finest examples of fifteenth century Burgundian architecture.  It was founded in 1443 as a charitable almshouse for the poor.  Apparently it continued as a hospital till 1971, when medical care moved to modern premises. It was a remarkable building and story.





The hall where care was given



And the kitchen.  I can see rabbit was on the menu.


 

 



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