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Origin and history

The Caenevet pharmacy is a former office in 1906 on the ground floor of a 19th century building in Wambrechies (North). Founded by Constant Lelong, a pharmacist, it opened its doors in 1908 in the heart of the city. Its interior layout, marked by oak woodwork from Hungary, stained glass windows by Ernest Haussaire (Lillois glass master) and earthenware pots, reflects the craft and aesthetics of the period. Family transmission continued until 2013, with Maurice Lelong, Jean Caenevet and Monique Roye-Caenevet as successors.

L-officine, classified as a historical monument in 1986 for its preserved decoration (engraved glass door, stained glass windows of the stairwell and dining room), bears witness to the local pharmaceutical history. The protected elements also include woodwork and original furniture. The pharmacy opened its doors to the public during the Heritage Days (2017-2019), offering a rare overview of this artisanal and architectural heritage.

Located 6 Place du Général-de-Gaulle, this pharmacy illustrates the evolution of the pharmacies at the beginning of the twentieth century, combining functionality and careful decoration. Its family history, spanning more than a century, and its ranking underline its importance in the heritage of Hauts-de-France. The stained glass windows of Ernest Haussaire, typical of the regional style, and the noble materials used (feather, oak from Hungary) make this an outstanding example of local craftsmanship.

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