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Origin and history

The Chablis hospital, mentioned for the first time in 1367 in a lease, was probably linked to the Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit of Montpellier. This establishment, dedicated to the reception of the sick, evolved over the centuries with major enlargements. His chapel, dedicated to Saint-Jean-Baptiste, could have been financed by Jean Bourrey, Minister of Louis XI. The vaults, rebuilt in 1632, bear an inscription attesting to this renovation.

In the 18th century, a new building was built (1723) to separate men and women, replacing the old common hall. There were other extensions: in 1853 (teaching room, bathroom, room of the dead, plans of architect Lizerand), then in 1897 (new room for men and cabinets, plans of Rousseau, architect in Auxerre). In the 20th century, transformations were carried out in the 1930s (plans of Rousseau and Mazoyer), followed by an expansion in 1957 when it was converted into a retirement home. Recently, the ensemble was converted into a hotel-restaurant.

The chapel of the Hospice, the only classified part, was inscribed in historical monuments by decree of 6 January 1927. This place illustrates the evolution of hospital structures in Burgundy, combining architectural heritage and social history. The establishment, initially run by an administrator, reflects medieval and modern charitable practices, marked by constant adaptations to health and social needs.

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