Chapelle de l'Hospice Comtesse, Medieval chapel and museum in Old Town, Lille, France.
Description
The Chapelle de l'Hospice Comtesse is a medieval chapel and museum in central Lille, housed within a 17th-century building. The museum displays religious artifacts, period furniture, paintings, and ceramic collections throughout its spaces.
History
The hospice was founded in 1237 by Countess Joan of Flanders and served the city as a hospital for centuries. It was transformed into a museum in the late 20th century, preserving the history of this institution.
Culture
The chapel displays wooden sculptures and paintings that reflect Lille's life from the 16th century through the French Revolution. Visitors can see how art and religious objects shaped the city's everyday experience across these centuries.
Practical
The chapel maintains different opening hours on different days, with Mondays offering afternoon access only. It's best to check the schedule in advance to ensure you can visit when you plan.
Did you know?
The patient ward, rebuilt after a fire in 1468, shows a remarkable arrangement with individual wooden niches for each patient. This rare solution meant that each sick person had their own bed in a separate space, which was uncommon for that time.
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