THE VAL-DE-GRACE
The fascinating story of the church and convent of Val-de-Grâce, built by François Mansart for Queen Anne of Austria.
The church and convent of Val-de-Grâce, designed by François Mansart between 1624 and 1669 for Queen Anne of Austria, have a rich history. Transformed into a military hospital during the Revolution, the church houses works of art by Mignard and de Champaigne, while the cloister houses a museum dedicated to the history of the military health service. It features a historical exhibition on French military medicine since the 17th century. A collection of pharmacy objects is also on display, illustrating the evolution of pharmaceutical practices over the centuries.
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