Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges, Historic hospital in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France
The Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges is a historical building from the 17th century featuring burgundian architecture built with local stone and decorative elements. It contains medical care spaces, retirement home sections, a chapel, and preserved historical pharmacy rooms that visitors can still see today.
The hospice was founded in 1270 and underwent major reconstruction in 1692 under priest Antide Midan's leadership. King Louis XIV provided financial support in 1694, which shaped the building into its current form.
The building's name honors Saint George and reflects the local wine culture that has defined this region for generations. Visitors can see how medical care and viticulture have been intertwined here, with vineyard income historically supporting patient care.
The grounds are accessible and you can view the exterior and some internal spaces including the chapel and pharmacy areas. Morning visits offer the best light for seeing the stone facade and architectural details clearly.
The nursing sisters here received the Military Medal of the Legion of Honor in 1870 for their service during the Franco-German War. This recognition shows how the facility played an important role beyond its everyday medical work.
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