architecture
Hospices de Beaune
Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Hospices de Beaune [French]
Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune [French]
Architecture
The Hospices de Beaune, established in 1443, was originally a medieval hospital and charitable almshouse. The architectural complex is an exemplar of Burgundian architecture, predominantly of a Brabantine Gothic style with Flamboyant elements. Its distinctive polychrome glazed tile roof, although originally of Central European provenance, became a hallmark of Burgundian architecture. Since 1859, the site hosts an annual charity wine auction that has gained international renown.
built
1443-1457
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culture
style/period
work type
patronage
Specifications
Geography
local language location name
Beaune, France [French]
cultural historical region
historical affiliations
UNESCO World Heritage Site
type
cultural
criteria
III,
V
designation
reference
1425
