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The Saint-John’s hospital was founded in the first half of the 13^th century. Augustine nuns and friars looked after the sick and the poor of the area, as well as providing a place for pilgrims and other travellers to stay for the night.

Since the 19th century, the house is an old people’s  home while the central building has been turned into a museum. This is the oldest part, holding over 500 exhibits of furniture, paintings, silverware, documents and books from the convent library. They give an idea of the function of this old hospital and how it changed through the centuries.

Opening hours

• start Easter holidays > 30th September :
  - every day from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m.
  - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday : also from 11 a.m. till 12 a.m.

• groups : during winter period, open after reservation

Entrance fee

• individuals :
  € 1,50 (adults)
  € 1,00 (senior citizens)
  € 0,75 (under 18)

• family ticket  (2 parents + 2 children) : € 3,00

• groups : € 0,75 per person (minimum 20 visitors)

Services

• guided tours (after reservation)

• museumgames for children (age 4-11)

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