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- Lille
- Hospice Comtesse Museum
Hospice Comtesse Museum
In the heart of Lille's old town stands one of the few remaining
Flanders buildings founded as a hospital in 1237 by the Countess of
Flanders, Jeanne de Constantinople. It remained in service as a
hospital until 1939, and today has been turned into an art museum.
Works are displayed in the old hospital ward, with its
barrel-vaulted ceiling, and other halls where the community of
Augustine nuns once lived and worked, providing a haven for the
sick. Outside there is a delightful medicinal garden. The
collections on display include paintings, tapestries, sculpture and
porcelain from the region.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR3 adults over 12; free on the first Sunday of every
month
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Monday 2pm-6pm, Wednesday to Sunday 10am-12:30pm and
2pm-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).