Traditional soap since 1874

The cornerstone of La Corvette, this collection is made using the same technique since 1874. Crafted using 72% vegetable oils by master soap makers, this soap is a testament to heritage and tradition.

 

We work with passion to perpetuate authentic, artisanal know-how and offer genuine, high-quality Marseille soap that respectsthe environment. Whether extra pure or olive-based, our Marseille soaps are 100% natural and certified COSMOS NATURAL by ECOCERT.

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It is as gentle on your skin as it is the earth. But do not underestimate this soap. It has been used as a general all purpose cleaning agent for over 100 years for a reason. Perfect for cleaning and softening linen and decreasing pots and pans. 

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A historic heritage for Marseille

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Soap making became a speciality of Marseille from the 15th century. The geographical location of Marseille with its port made it a favourite place for the manufacture of Marseille soap and for commercial exchanges.

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Marseille quickly became known as the capital of soap. The mastery of the know-how of the "master soap maker" is specifically located in Marseille. Moreover, the raw materials were in abundance in the region: olive oil from Provence, salt and natural soda from the plants of the Camargue saline environment.

 

The Marseille soap enjoyed a strong reputation.

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Marseille soap: an original manufacturing process

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In the workshops of the Savonnerie du Midi, we still produce genuine Marseille soap in the respect of tradition.

 

Each soap is handcrafted and made exclusively from vegetable oils. Formulated with ingredients of natural origin, it contains no synthetic colouring agents, perfumes, preservatives or additives.

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It is manufactured according to the process of saponification in the cauldron, according to the five stages of the "Marseilles process": mashing, releasing, cooking, washing and liquidation.

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