Apothecary of the Hôtel-Dieu

Historic site and monument
Historic patrimony
Apothecary
18th C

Elevation : 234m

47 boulevard de Brou, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse

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The apothecary of Bourg-en-Bresse is composed of three rooms: a laboratory which has remained intact, a back room and a dispensary, with magnificent Louis XV woodwork housing an impressive collection of earthenware and bottles.

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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...

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

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Rates

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).