THE HÔTEL-DIEU OF BEAUNE
Read moreThe Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is a must-see when visiting Beaune in Burgundy. Founded in the XVᵉ century by the Chancellor of the Dukes of Burgundy Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins, this flamboyant Gothic-style Hôtel-Dieu is today a museum that traces the history of Burgundy and medieval medicine in the Christian West. Visitors will be able to discover the former patients' wards, the hospital's workings from the XVᵉ century to the 20th century, as well as exceptional works of art such as Rogier van der Weyden's Last Judgment polyptych. The museum also houses an impressive collection of tapestries and chests from the 15th to 17th centuries. A visit to the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune is a fascinating dive into the history of the region and medieval medicine.
GALERIE GRAGLIA
Read moreFor over 20 years Michel Graglia has been passionate about the old posters (1880-1980), his radiation is international, the website presents its collections, but it is at the gallery in Beaune since 2003 that one enjoys the best quality of works. Some of them are Signées, Oatmeal, the colors of these lithographs are vivid and thick, some are glued on canvas, which gives them good attire, protèges, and just hang them. A journey over time, the history of brands, travel, politics or alcohol, soft drinks, shoes… In 2011 a new exhibition will be organised in the gallery around the theme of politically correct in the poster, that is to say, at the limit of censorship. Only originals, average prices from 300 € to 3 000 €.