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The Hôtel Dieu museums

Historic site and monument, Historic patrimony, Apothecary in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
6 Full-fare
  • Old Hospital chapel. Apothecary's dispensary dating from the early 19th century. Triptych dating from the 16th century on display in the "tisanerie" (dispensary of herbal remedies). Nuns' workroom.

  • You can also take a step back in time to 1900.
    Open to the public until 1939, the Apothecary's conserves a rare collection of 120 Meillonnas earthenware pots. The "La Lamentation" tryptic, housed in the tisanerie, was painted in 1527. You can stroll through a garden of medicinal plants, go back in time to 1900 with the exhibition space paying tribute to our ancestors, and also get to know Philibert Commerson, physician and naturalist to the king in the 18th century.

    Guided tours of the...
    You can also take a step back in time to 1900.
    Open to the public until 1939, the Apothecary's conserves a rare collection of 120 Meillonnas earthenware pots. The "La Lamentation" tryptic, housed in the tisanerie, was painted in 1527. You can stroll through a garden of medicinal plants, go back in time to 1900 with the exhibition space paying tribute to our ancestors, and also get to know Philibert Commerson, physician and naturalist to the king in the 18th century.

    Guided tours of the Apothecary's are available ONLY.
    The "Life in the Dombes in 1900" exhibition is open to the public on request.
    The gardens are freely accessible.
  • Environment
    • Town location
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 100  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
    • Incline >5% but reasonable
  • Activities
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Children's entertainment
    • Activity
  • Equipment
    • Meeting room
    • Defibrillator
    • Exhibition space
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Educational visits
    • Themed tour
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Contactless payment
  • Rates 2026
  • Full price
    6 €
  • Reduced price
    4 €
  • Group adults
    From 4 € to 5 €
Openings
  • From April 1, 2026
    until June 30, 2026
  • From July 1, 2026
    until September 30, 2026
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
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