Hôtel-Dieu de France

The Hôtel-Dieu de France is one of the three leading Lebanese hospitals. It is located on Alfred Naccache Boulevard in Beirut, and is the oldest active French hospital in the city. Hôtel-Dieu, an old French term for hospital, derives its name from its origins as a Catholic institution and translates to "hostel of God." It is the university hospital of Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

Hôtel-Dieu de France
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Geography
LocationBeirut, Lebanon
Coordinates33.887001°N 35.519153°E / 33.887001; 35.519153
Organisation
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universitySaint Joseph University of Beirut
History
Opened1883
Links
Websitewww.hdf.usj.edu.lb/en/
ListsHospitals in Lebanon
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