
Livre Montpellier, Capitale ancestrale du parfum
A look back at a little-known destiny...
From the Middle Ages to the 18th century, Montpellier was a strategic place for the creation of elixirs, scented waters and above all perfumes. The opulence of the Mediterranean trading posts, the prestigious University School of Medicine, the creation of the Jardin des Plantes initiated by Henri IV, and finally the aromatic reservoir of the Montpellier scrubland, all this combination of ingredients enabled the apothecaries to develop the first perfumed compositions
Livre Montpellier, Capitale ancestrale du parfum