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Hospices de Beaune in France
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Hospices de Beaune, also known as the Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, is a historic building in the town of Beaune in the Burgundy region of France. It was founded as a hospital for the poor in the mid-15th century by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor of Burgundy, and his wife Guigone de Salins. The hospice was in operation for over 500 years, until 1971, and is now a museum.

The building is famous for its distinctive multi-colored tile roof, which is made up of glazed tiles in various shades of red, orange, and yellow arranged in geometric patterns. Inside, the museum displays a collection of artifacts related to the history of the hospice and the town of Beaune, including medical instruments, religious art, and furnishings.

One of the most notable features of the hospice is the Salle des Pôvres, or Poor Room, which is a large hall where patients would receive medical treatment and meals. The room is decorated with elaborate carvings and painted panels depicting scenes from the Bible and from everyday life.

Each November, the Hospices de Beaune hosts a charity wine auction, which is one of the most prestigious wine auctions in the world. The auction features the sale of barrels of wine donated by local vineyards, with the proceeds going to support various charitable causes. The auction attracts wine enthusiasts and collectors from around the world, and is a major event in the Burgundy wine calendar.

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