

Savonnerie Fer à Cheval
Saint-Barthélemy
Step inside Marseille's oldest working soap factory, where they've been boiling olive oil in giant cauldrons since 1856. The 45-minute tour reveals the secrets of authentic Savon de Marseille, from the Master Soap Makers' craft to that famous 72% olive oil stamp.
Historic soap factory
Ancestral craftsmanship
Master soap makers
Guided factory tour
Tips
🧼"Fer à Cheval is not just soap: it's a part of Marseille" (Soprano)
🫒authentic Savon de Marseille contains 72% olive oil
🎟️free tour but reservation required online
Savonnerie Fer à Cheval
Saint-BarthélemyOpens Friday at 10:00 AM


Step inside Marseille's oldest working soap factory, where they've been boiling olive oil in giant cauldrons since 1856. The 45-minute tour reveals the secrets of authentic Savon de Marseille, from the Master Soap Makers' craft to that famous 72% olive oil stamp.
Historic soap factory
Ancestral craftsmanship
Master soap makers
Guided factory tour
Tips
🧼"Fer à Cheval is not just soap: it's a part of Marseille" (Soprano)
🫒authentic Savon de Marseille contains 72% olive oil
🎟️free tour but reservation required online