Droguier of the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences
The droguier of the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences is a collection devoted to pharmacy's raw materials, kept on avenue Rockefeller, in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, on the health campus. Visits are by appointment, making it a discovery reserved for those passionate about the history of pharmacy and science. It is a university, little-known venue, to be arranged in advance.
A pharmacy collection
A droguier is a collection of raw materials used in pharmacy: plants, substances and samples once used to prepare remedies. Attached to the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, this droguier preserves this memory of pharmaceutical knowledge. It is aimed mainly at those curious about science, the history of medicine and botany. While not a mainstream museum, it is a valuable testimony to a university tradition.
Avenue Rockefeller, by appointment
The droguier is on avenue Rockefeller, in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, an area marked by faculties and institutions in the health field. As visits are by appointment, you must get in touch before going. It is therefore an outing to plan, suited to travellers genuinely interested in the subject. The district, east of the centre, is easily reached by public transport.
Practical information
Address: 5 Avenue Rockefeller
Frequently asked questions
What is a droguier?
A collection of raw materials used in pharmacy (plants, substances, samples), here attached to the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences.
How do I visit it?
By appointment only, on avenue Rockefeller in the 8th arrondissement. You must get in touch in advance before going.
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