Guided tour of the Savonnerie du Midi and its museum
15th Arrondissement of Marseille, Marseille
Go behind the scenes at La Corvette - Savonnerie du Midi: discover our production workshops, our expertise and the history of Marseille Soap through our museum.
Highlights
- Discover the authentic production of Marseille Soap
- Immerse yourself in the history of Marseille Soap at the heart of our museum
- Discover a site certified as a Living Heritage Company and with the Qualité Tourisme label
Description
Step through the doors of La Corvette and discover the secrets of making authentic Marseille soap, an iconic Marseille craft. In the heart of the Aygalades district, the Savonnerie du Midi opens the doors of its factory and museum.
Your guide will take you through the workshops to discover, step by step, how the true Marseille Soap is made. In particular, you will enter the spectacular cauldron room, the true heart of the factory, where the expertise of the master soapmakers is carried on.
Then, head to the Marseille Soap Museum to go back in time and discover the history of this Marseille heritage through nearly 250 historical objects.
Two tours are generally offered Monday to Friday, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, at a cost of €3 per person.
The site is accessible by public transport on bus 30, at the Cité des Arts de la Rue stop.
Includes
- Guided tour of the Savonnerie du Midi
- Access to the production workshops
- Visit to the cauldron room
- Visit to the Marseille Soap Museum
- Learn about the history and expertise of Marseille Soap
Excludes
- Workshop to personalize a bar of Marseille Soap, available for an additional fee
- Purchases made at the Savonnerie shop
Important Information
- Upon arrival, go to the Savonnerie du Midi factory shop: our team will welcome you before the guided tour departs.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
