THE APOTHECARY'S OF THE JOINVILLE HOSPITAL

The hospital house houses this old apothicery. Carved glass bottles, labels with improbable names, vases of various shapes and elegant bronze mortars await you in their woodwork and make up an unusual and fascinating atmosphere and atmosphere. In 1567, the widow of Claude de Lorraine, Antoinette de Bourbon, and his son Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine, founded the Sainte-Croix hospital instead of the former priory Saint-Jacques. Like all hospitals at the time, Sainte-Croix had its own apothicery. In two rooms, one for conservation and one for preparation, visitors discover a large collection of ceramic pots and various objects used in this place two centuries ago. More playful, children will disguise their eyes by learning the unusual components of past remedies: Mole eyes, snail bave, deer horns… This is a surprising visit to the whole family! Please do not hesitate if you continue your journey to Troyes.