Hôtel-Dieu articles Tag

The Cité du Vitrail : a cultural place to discover in Troyes in Champagne

ed by visitors, in the heart of the city of Troyes! This new tourist venue entirely dedicated to the art of stained glass has been installed in the Hôtel-Dieu, an 18th century architectural jewel. The official opening date has been set on Saturday, December 17, 2022. View this post on ...

23
Sep
2022

L'Inguimbertine: the only library museum in France in Carpentras

Unique library museum in France, l'Inguimbertine also stands out for its peculiar name. This cultural establishment, which has settled in the former Hôtel-Dieu of Carpentras, owes its name to its founder Joseph-Dominique d’Inguimbert. Born in Carpentras in 1683, Joseph-Dominique d’Inguimbert ...

09
July
2024

Arles: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of the Camargue

To immerse oneself in the heart of the Camargue. The city of Arles, crossed by the Rhône, is the largest municipality in metropolitan France. It includes several exceptional natural areas: the banks of the Rhône, the arid plain of the Crau to the east, the wild Camargue to the south, and the Alpi ...

12
Jan
2009

The Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy: a place steeped in history

cant works of Romanesque civil sculpture; • a monastic borough rich in Romanesque and Gothic houses; • two churches, Saint-Marcel and Notre-Dame; • a majestic Hôtel-Dieu; • a superb panorama of the abbey from the top of the Tour des Fromages. Visiting the Cluny Abbey will allow you to disc ...

28
Sep
2010

Saint-Amour in the Jura: 5 ideas for a romantic stay

illustrious theologian, Guillaume de Saint-Amour (c1200-1272), a local child who bequeathed his fortune to the poor and was one of the founders of the Hôtel-Dieu. To explore the village hand in hand, note that a pedestrian tour is available at the Tourist Office. It will allow you to admire the ...

12
Feb
2021

Bourg-en-Bresse: 5 good reasons to visit this town in Ain

ar architecture, cloister, stained glass windows, and finely sculpted tombs. Note: about a ten-minute walk from the monastery, the Apothecary of the Hôtel-Dieu is another tourist attraction not to be missed. This former 18th-century pharmacy has been very well preserved and offers a unique glimpse ...

08
Nov
2024