Chapelle de la Miséricorde, Montpellier
Located in the former workshops of the Mint, the Chapelle de la Misericorde was built in 1830 and exhibits paintings illustrating the history of the Sisters of Charity organization that dispensed medicines to the needy.
Located in the former workshops of the Mint, the Chapelle de la Misericorde was built in 1830 and exhibits paintings illustrating the history of the Sisters of Charity organization that dispensed medicines to the needy. The wealth of local paintings from 17th to 19th centuries includes Eugène Devéria's 'The Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul', Auguste Glaize's 'The Ladies of Mercy', and works Reynaud Levieux. The complex also houses the last extant Montpellier apothecary. The adjacent Pharmacy of the Mercy has 2 rooms from the 18th – 19th century with a rare collection of ceramic pots, majolica jars, barrels, and other medical containers.
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About Chapelle de la Miséricorde
2 Rue de la Monnaie, 34000 Montpellier, France
+33 4 67 67 93 32
Chapelle de la Miséricorde and Nearby Sights on Map
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