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Le Musee du Savon de Marseille

Situated in the old drying room of the Marius Fabre soap factory in Salon

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The tour will tell you the fascinating story of soap in Provence, which starts in the Middle Ages.

The Marius Fabre company has conserved many artefacts and items from throughout the years: carved boxwood stamps, tools, early soap moulds, stencils for wooden crates, old packaging, company stationery, wash-boards…

This museum is the living reflection of a traditional activity that has been the Marius Fabre family’s enterprise for over a century. At the end of the tour you can peruse the shop and buy some traditional soap!

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When to come

Opening times from April 1st to September 30th:
Monday to Saturday : 09:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 19:00

Opening times from October 1st to March 31th:
Monday to Saturday : 09:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 18:00

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Map of the surrounding area

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