XNUMXth century pharmacy

Follow our guide to discover the authentic pharmacy of the Hôtel Dieu located in Saint Lizier. Original, captivating, and fascinating, this 18th-century pharmacy is full of secrets and unusual anecdotes.

Follow our guide to discover this room, which has been preserved in its original state since the Hôtel-Dieu opened in 1764.

The walls, adorned with Louis XV cherry and pear woodwork, are copiously lined with pots, earthenware vases and blown bottles formerly containing a variety of concoctions extracted from the vegetable, mineral and animal kingdoms. In addition to its medicinal utility and the preparation of medicines to relieve the sick, the pharmacy was also a veritable operating room. Displayed in one of the cabinets at the corner of the room, period instruments (saws, turnstiles and others) were once used to perform surgical procedures directly on the marble table placed in the center of the pharmacy. This arsenal today bears witness to the evolution of medical practices over the centuries!

Located within the building of the Tourist Office of Saint-Lizier, our guide will accompany you throughout the course by exposing all the rich culture that abounds in this Hôtel Dieu and the pharmacy.


Further information :

Individual visits take place during school holiday periods and according to the times indicated below.
Group tours are also available outside of school holidays. Reservations are required; please contact one of our offices (in person or remotely) to confirm tour availability.

Working Languages

• French

Individual visit services

• Mandatory guided individual tours

Payment method

• Cheque
• Cash
• Online payment
• Contactless payment

Equipment

• Public toilets
• Show room
• Parking
• Free parking

Services

• Coach access
• Drop off on site for groups
• Guided tours