"Montpellier, a history of perfumes".

  • Category: Exhibition workshops
  • Dates : June 22 to 30, 2024
  • Location: Chapelle et pharmacie de la Miséricorde, 1 rue de la Monnaie, Montpellier

Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30 :

  • Une histoire d'alambic, all ages, 10am-1pm and 2-6.30pm.
  • A Montpellier apothecary, open to the public, 10am-1pm and 2pm-7pm.

A still story

For centuries, distillation using a still has been an essential part of perfume creation. Discover the secrets of producing essential oils and floral waters (hydrosols) from local plant matter. For all those for whom the terms "hydrodistillation" and "vapodistillation" seem rather convoluted!

An apothecary from Montpellier

Welcome to the Misericorde pharmacy! Here you'll discover the unique life of a three-hundred-year-old apothecary in Montpellier. Using the remedies and tools of yesteryear, this tour takes you on a real journey back in time. Accompanied by a mediator, discover all the secrets of this unique heritage site.

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