Meet the Makers
French soap is not one recipe, one region or one tradition.
The collection we curate brings together historic Marseille savonneries, Aleppo soap specialists, artisan makers, fragrance houses and modern innovators. Each contributes something different to the story of soap, fragrance and everyday living.
Heritage Savonneries
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Fer à Cheval — Guardian of Marseille Soap
The oldest working savonnerie in Marseille and one of the leading authorities on authentic Savon de Marseille.
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La Corvette — A Living Marseille Savonnerie
One of Marseille's last historic soap factories, continuing the city's traditional soap-making heritage.
Mediterranean Traditions
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Tadé — Preserving Mediterranean Bathing Traditions
Specialists in Aleppo soap, hammam culture and the bathing traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Artisan Soap Makers
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Mas du Roseau — Every Ingredient Must Have a Purpose
A Provençal maker creating soaps and household products guided by simplicity, function and responsible formulation.
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Bleu Jaune - Small-Batch Soap Making Without Compromise
An independent family maker known for exceptional ingredients, bespoke Grasse fragrances and handmade production
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Maison Berthe Guilhem — Three Generations of Handmade Soap
A family-run artisan savonnerie producing organic goat's milk soaps and skincare using traditional cold-process methods.
Provençal Soap & Fragrance
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La Maison du Savon de Marseille — Bringing Provençal Soap to a Wider Audience
A modern French soap brand inspired by the colours, fragrances and traditions of Provence.
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Le Chatelard 1802 — From Lavender Fields to Soap Making
A family business that evolved from lavender farming into one of Provence's best-known fragrance-led soap makers.
Design & Everyday Living
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Provendi - The Original Rotating Soap Holder
Creators of the iconic wall-mounted soap holder that has been keeping soap dry and accessible since the 1950s.
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Apimani — Rethinking Everyday Essentials
Design-led makers creating practical, durable products that improve the way soap is used and enjoyed.
Fragrance Houses
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Collines de Provence - Fragrance Inspired by Provence
A French fragrance house exploring the world through plants, materials and the places from which they come.
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Geodesis — Fragrance Through Origin
A French fragrance house exploring the world through plants, materials and the places from which they come.
