Hôtel-Dieu de France
| Hôtel-Dieu de France | |
|---|---|
| Saint Joseph University of Beirut | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33°53′13″N 35°31′09″E / 33.887001°N 35.519153°E |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Saint Joseph University of Beirut |
| Patron | Alfred Naccache |
| History | |
| Opened | 1883 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Lebanon |
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.