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The pharmacy of the Princely Courtyard of Bischwiller is a historic monument located at 2 rue du Conseil, in the municipality of Bischwiller (Bas-Rhin). Founded in 1664 by Christian II of Birkenfeld-Bischweiler, it was built in 1681 for Duvernois, the first pharmacist of the Count Palatin. This wooden block, typical of the 17th century, is the only remaining vestige of the environment of Birkenfeld Palace Castle, destroyed in 1795. Its architecture features remarkable elements such as a corner lodge, Renaissance windows, and a cross of Saint Andrew in the gable.

The building, very restored over the centuries, has seen its wooden panels covered with planks to ensure its conservation. An inscription on the building attests to its creation in 1681 by Duvernois de Montbéliard, at the service of Christian II. The pharmacy was declared a historic monument in 1987, protecting its facades and roofs, which bear witness to the Alsatian craftsmanship and architectural know-how of the time.

Today, this monument offers a unique overview of the princely life and medical practices of the seventeenth century in Alsace. It illustrates the role of princely courses in the development of science and the arts and their influence on local urban planning. The pharmacy, although transformed, remains a symbol of the cultural and historical heritage of the Greater East region, and especially the Lower Rhine.

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