Since 1900 and for four generations in Salon-de-Provence, the Marius Fabre soap factory has perpetuated the artisanal production of Marseille soap.
Come and visit our workshops and our Marseille Soap Museum.
Come and visit our workshops and our Marseille Soap Museum.
The Marius Fabre soap factory has preserved some of its most precious artifacts: engraved boxwood stamps, tools, early soap molding machines, stencils for shipping crates, old packaging, headed paper, washing boards... Reflecting a very ancient activity that's still very much alive.
Permanent exhibition area: 600m².
Come and discover the authentic atmosphere of our soap factory and its workshops during a guided tour. A moment of exchange and discovery, young and old alike will discover a unique know-how still alive today, handed down from generation to generation in our family.
The boutique welcomes you to discover authentic Marseille soap.
Tour times
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30 pm.
During the school vacations, tours run from Monday to Saturday, at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
For the summer period from July 10 to September 2
Guided tours from Monday to Saturday. Mornings from 9.45am to 11.15am (departures every 30 minutes) and afternoons from 2.15pm to 5.45pm (departures every 30 minutes).
Open on July 14, August 15 and for the European Heritage Days. Closed on other public holidays.
Pets are not allowed. They remain your responsibility.
Thank you for your understanding.
Accessible for disabled
Permanent exhibition area: 600m².
Come and discover the authentic atmosphere of our soap factory and its workshops during a guided tour. A moment of exchange and discovery, young and old alike will discover a unique know-how still alive today, handed down from generation to generation in our family.
The boutique welcomes you to discover authentic Marseille soap.
Tour times
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30 pm.
During the school vacations, tours run from Monday to Saturday, at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
For the summer period from July 10 to September 2
Guided tours from Monday to Saturday. Mornings from 9.45am to 11.15am (departures every 30 minutes) and afternoons from 2.15pm to 5.45pm (departures every 30 minutes).
Open on July 14, August 15 and for the European Heritage Days. Closed on other public holidays.
Pets are not allowed. They remain your responsibility.
Thank you for your understanding.
Accessible for disabled
Services
Services
Coach parking
Private parking
Car park
Video projector
Screen
Microphone
Air conditioning
Pets welcome
Shop
Wi-fi
Tourist brochures
Tour free of charge
- Equipment
- Coach parking
- Private parking
- Car park
- Video projector
- Screen
- Microphone
- Air conditioning
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Tourist brochures
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
- Free choice of caterer
- Seminar/meeting
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Label Vignobles et Découvertes
Qualité Tourisme™Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
Individuals: free of charge
Groups: on request
Conditions of free : Guides - Drivers
Groups: on request
Conditions of free : Guides - Drivers
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 25 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2026 until 5 April 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 7 April 2026 until 30 April 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 2 May 2026 until 7 May 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 9 May 2026 until 13 May 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 15 May 2026 until 24 May 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 26 May 2026 until 31 October 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 2 November 2026 until 10 November 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 12 November 2026 until 24 December 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
From 26 December 2026 until 31 December 2026 - Closed on sunday
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am and every Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
During the school holidays, tours take place from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
