Théophraste Renaudot, physician, philanthropist and journalist of the XVII^e century, welcomes you to his house-museum, which showcases his life and work. You’ll discover a reconstructed printing workshop with numerous presses, the library and its Gazettes from 1631 to 1915, the herbalist’s shop and medical practices of the time, the salon bringing together Loudun’s leading personalities, including Urbain Grandier, the exhibition room and a presentation of the Renaudot awards.

Discover the life and work of Théophraste Renaudot in his 17^th century house. Explore a reconstruction of his printing workshop and botanical collection as Théophraste Renaudot was the inventor of the first medicine with posology and instructions for use and the creator of “La Gazette” (in 1631), the first French newspaper.