Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse, Medieval museum in Old Town, Lille, France
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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