A little of history

     The Hotel - Dieu, is a one of the city hospitals of Paris. In fact it is the oldest in the city.

     It was founded by Saint Landry in 651 on the same site as it now stands on the Ile de la Cité. Although it has been destroyed several times by fires. The architecture of the present building dates from 1877.

     As a result of its central location the hospital has always been closely associated with the tragic as well as the happy events of the capital.

     It claims to fame comes from supporting charity and from the exceptional quality of the doctors and surgeons who cared for the patients, while also teaching and researching in their fields of expertise. Bichat, Dupuytren, Desault, Recamier, Cholmen, Dieulafoy and Trousseau are among the many distinguished names.

     The Hotel - Dieu acquired a reputation for excellence in many fields and especially in Ophthalmology, Dietary and Nutrition studies and Oncology.

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