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...
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)
