[2] The first building was located close to the cathedral, in the street that now bears its name (rue du vieil hôpital).

The hospital gave asylum to a large influx of refugees from the countryside, where feuding lords burnt a number of villages.

[4] [5] [6] Two new buildings were opened in the hospital grounds in 2008, which together are known as the "Nouvel Hôpital civil", covering 90,000 square metres.

Over the centuries, many patients paid for their care by leaving parcels of land that have grown to constitute a vast area of vineyards.

The historic cellar is renowned for the quality of its wines but does no advertising and reinvests all its profits in the purchase of medical equipment.

In the 18th century, the Hospital of Strasbourg was the largest Domaine in Alsace, making and selling wine as a side business.