Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse

The Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse occupies a former hospital building with rooms from different periods arranged around two courtyards and a medicinal garden. The collection includes paintings, furniture, tapestries, and ceramics from the region.

The building was founded in 1237 by Countess Jeanne de Flanders as a hospital and operated as one for over 700 years. It was converted into a museum in 1962 and opened to visitors.

The collection shows works from the 17th and 18th centuries that reflect daily life and craft traditions of the region. You see furniture, ceramics, and textiles that show how people lived in Flanders during that time.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Monday afternoons. It sits in the old town and is easy to reach on foot, with the chance to explore different rooms arranged around courtyards.

The museum displays a fully reconstructed living area of the Augustinian sisters with original furnishings, dormitory, and a traditional Flemish kitchen with historic tiles. These rooms give you a close look at how the sisters lived day to day.

Location: Lille

Official opening: 1962

Website: https://mhc.lille.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.64110,3.06317

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22