Savonnerie du Midi

  • Shops
  • Art craftsmen
  • Craftmen
  • Soap shop
  • Marseille Durable
72 Rue Augustin Roux, 13015 Marseille, 13015 Marseille 15ème
The soap factory opens the doors to its workshops and museum dedicated to Marseille soap. Guided tours are free for individuals at 11 am and 2 pm, and for groups at 10 am and 3:30 pm, both with advance booking.
The Savonnerie du Midi is one of the last factories in Marseille to use the traditional skills of a master soap-maker. It has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, and is a member of the Union des Professionnels du Savon de Marseille (UPSM).

Free visits Monday to Friday for private customers at 11am and 2pm, by prior arrangement. During school vacations, a 3rd slot is offered at 3:30pm.
Guided tours for groups by appointment, Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed on booking. Reservations at musee@savonneriedumidi.fr. Price: single package from €50


Our tour is ERP and suitable for people with reduced mobility.

We also offer tours adapted to different types of visitors, including a family treasure hunt for children, and give them a coloring book and a bar of soap at the end of the tour (while stocks last).

Tours can be conducted in English.

Access: take bus 30 towards La Savine, get off at Cité des Arts de la Rue, then 8 minutes on foot.

Accessible for disabled

The Savonnerie du Midi is one of the last factories in Marseille to use the traditional skills of a master soap-maker. It has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, and is a member of the Union des Professionnels du Savon de Marseille (UPSM).

Free visits Monday to Friday for private customers at 11am and 2pm, by prior arrangement. During school vacations, a 3rd slot is offered at 3:30pm.
Guided tours for groups by appointment, Monday to Friday,...

Services

Quality standards
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Rates

Guided tours are free for individuals upon reservation.
For groups, a single fee of €50 applies.

Openings

All year
Monday
10:00 - 12:45
13:45 - 17:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 12:45
13:45 - 17:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:45
13:45 - 17:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:45
13:45 - 17:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:45
13:45 - 17:00

Saturday
Closed

Sunday
Closed

Localisation

Savonnerie du Midi
  • Marseille Durable
72 Rue Augustin Roux, 13015 Marseille, 13015 Marseille 15ème
Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Updated on 04 March 2025 at 16:18
by Office de Tourisme des Loisirs et des Congrès de Marseille
(Offer identifier : 5555078)
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