Hôtel-Dieu was founded by Saint Landry in 651, the current structure dates from 1877, built as part of Baron von Haussmann’s vast renovation of île de la Cité.

Freshly-sprouted tree leaves in the early spring in front of Hôtel-Dieu’s main entrance at 1, place du Parvis Notre-Dame.

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