Historic site and monument

Apothecary of the Hôtel-Dieu

Bourg-en-Bresse

Apothecary of the Hôtel-Dieu
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Description

It was the pharmacy of the old hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu, from the end of its construction (1782-1790) until 1963. Its laboratory is a remarkable room, as it is nowadays very rare to be able to visit one. It allows you to immerse yourself in the chemistry of the past centuries: copper stills, mortars, cast iron furnace (19th century), press, all kinds of pewter...
The back room reveals the first earthenware pots, canon pots or chevrettes, as well as a library containing old books, including one from the 17th century.
The oak woodwork of the dispensary gives the room a cozy character. Some parts are carved to receive exactly the corresponding ceramics, the famous "watch pots", three of which are inscribed with the famous Theriac. A journey into the pharmacopoeia of past centuries through more than a thousand containers! Distillates, powders, ointments, pills, syrups, oils, dried plants...

Tips

The apothecary is not accessible to wheelchair users (stairs). Thank you for your understanding.

Ouverture

From 01/01 to 31/12, every Saturday.
At 2:30 pm sharp (reservation required)
Duration of the visit : 1h15

Additional visit on Tuesday at 10:30 am in July and August.

Tarifs

Group rate available for > 10 people.

Individuals :
- Adult : 7 € for the thematic visits
- Children (6-12 years old) : 3 € for children

Children and family visits " Fifrelin apothecary " in French :
- 1 adult + 1 child: 9 €
- + 1 child : 4 €

Groups :
- Adults (from 20 persons) : 6 €
- Children rates on request

Tickets on sale at the Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations Tourist Office (via Internet and at the ticket office, no reservation by phone).

Contact et accès
47 boulevard de Brou
01000 Bourg-en-Bresse
Ain (1)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Guided individual tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Guided tours
Équipements
  • Private parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Car park
  • Toilets
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Cash
Langues parlées
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • Italian
  • German
  • English
  • French
Animaux
  • Animaux interdits
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 90 min

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