Savon de Marseille, Pure Olive, Soap on a Rope | 240g

Made in Marseille
🟢 Suitable for All Skin Types, including reactive
🔵 Made in Cauldrons
🔵 Exclusive Pure Olive Oil Formulation
🔵 100% Hypoallergenic
🔵 Biodegradable & Non Polluting
🟤 Brand Hero Product


📐 10cm

Probably the most versatile soap in the world, Marseille soap is certainly some of the best, traditional and most hypo-allergenic you can buy.

Heritage brand Fer a Cheval's Pure Olive 240g 'soap on a rope', a format for your shower or greenhouse/shed. Customers with eyesight challenges or arthritic hands find this easy to use hanging in their shower.

For centuries, Savon de Marseille has been a trusted staple in homes across Provence and beyond. Handcrafted from natural vegetable oils, often olive oil, this iconic French soap has earned a reputation not only for its purity and gentleness but also for its sheer versatility. If there’s one product that truly does it all – for body, home, laundry, and even pets – it’s Savon de Marseille.

100% natural & hypoallergenic - Formulated with 100% olive oil, without preservatives, colouring, perfume or animal fats. Our product does not contain palm or coconut oil.

An old-fashioned saponification in cauldrons -10 -14 days are taken to 'bake' the soap in a cauldron. This traditional know-how, preciously passed down from generation to generation of Master Soapmakers, results in a 'living' product that will change as it ages and according to the weather.

A 100% authentic from the oldest surviving Savonnerie in Marseille, this soap is often copied but never matched!

Long-lasting – A single block lasts much longer than modern synthetic soaps or bottled detergents.

Zero waste – Traditionally sold unpackaged, it is one of the most sustainable cleaning and body care products in the world.

Easily biodegradable and non-polluting, it is environmentally friendly healthy and effective product for your whole home.

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1. Everyday Body Care

• Gentle on skin – Its natural formulation, free from synthetic additives, makes it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

• Face & body cleansing – Use as a daily cleanser that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.

• Shaving soap – Lathers beautifully into a rich foam for a smooth, gentle shave.

2. Hair and Beauty Uses

• Shampoo alternative – Ideal for a natural hair wash, especially if you want to avoid sulphates and parabens.

• Makeup brush cleaner – Its gentle but effective cleansing power works wonders for keeping brushes fresh and hygienic.

3. Household Cleaning

• Surface cleaner – Dissolve soap flakes in warm water for an effective, eco-friendly spray cleaner.

• Washing up liquid – Traditional households have long used Savon de Marseille for sparkling dishes without harsh chemicals.

• Floor cleaner – Add shavings to warm water to mop floors naturally, even on delicate stone or wood.

4. Laundry Care

• Stain remover – Rub directly onto fabric to lift grease, grass, wine, or mud stains before washing.

• Natural detergent – Grate the soap into flakes and use in your washing machine – gentle on clothes and the planet.

• Baby clothes & linens – Safe for delicate fabrics and sensitive skin, making it a trusted choice for nurseries.

5. Outdoor & Garden

• Natural insect repellent – A diluted solution can help deter aphids and pests from plants.

• Cleaning garden tools – Cuts through dirt and sap without leaving harmful residues.

6. For Pets

• Pet shampoo – Gentle and natural, it’s perfect for washing dogs without harsh chemicals that can irritate their skin.

• Accessory cleaning - Ideal for cleaning leather horse bridles and saddles.

7. Health & Wellness Extras

• Moth repellent – Place a piece in your wardrobe or drawers to naturally deter moths.

• First aid – Traditionally used for soothing insect bites or cleaning minor cuts thanks to its purity.

• Muscle Cramps - pop a slice under your pillow or sheets to ease muscle cramps.

This is truly a wonder soap. It is pure and gentle, renowned for soothing even the most sensitive skin. It is made with pure Olive oil which is kind to skin, moisturising and nourishing. It is biodegradable and does not pollute the environment both in its manufacture or its use. It's a long lasting soap, so kind on your purse too! 

Please note that this soap does not contain any colours or fragrances; the colour is dark (although this does vary from batch to batch) and the natural scent of this soap can be quite strong (almost like a camphorated or smoky scent). It's a bit like Marmite - you either love it or hate it! 

Available in 65g, 100g, 250g, or 2kg Bars or 100g, 300g, 500g, 600g Cubes. 

Totally pure and FREE FROM 'NASTIES"

No parabens, no fragrances, no palm oil, no colourings, no EDTA, no silicones, no mineral oil, no animal fats. Biodegradable and economical.

Sodium olivate (Olive Oil), aqua (water), sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide.

This soap may incur variations of colour when exposed to light and humidity.

Use in the shower or around your home., indoors or outside.

Call us old fashioned if you want. We are real humans who love our landline telephone.

If you have any questions about our products or your order, please call us T.01423 803080 or email bonjour@frenchsoaps.co.uk.

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DELIVERY

All orders are sent from North Yorkshire without any additional taxes or charges.

ORDERS OVER £50
FREE Priority Delivery with Royal Mail 24hr* or DHL Next Working Day.
Order by 1pm Mon - Fri for DHL.
Order by 4pm Mon- Fri or 11am Saturday for Royal Mail

Royal Mail: Saturday is a standard working day. Sunday delivery: They deliver in most areas on a Sunday for orders collected Saturday lunchtime and sent on 24hr tracked.

DHL deliver Monday - Friday, at peak seasonal times and in some areas they deliver Saturday, this is not something in our control and do not advise you to rely on this. Use Royal Mail for weekend delivery.

Signed for - this is the same as Royal Mail tracked 24hr with the inclusion of a signature on delivery. These parcels will not be left if you are out.

ORDERS UNDER £50
STANDARD DELIVERY Royal Mail, 3-5 working days: £3.95
PRIORITY DELIVERY Royal Mail tracked 24hr or DHL Next Working Day: £4.95

LOCAL DELIVERY
FREE - We delivery locally on a Thursday. Order value above £15 for free delivery. If you shipping postcode is within our catchment this will be offered to you at the checkout.

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*ISLANDS & HIGHLANDS & NI Tracked Royal Mail 24hr or 48hr: Deliveries may take longer, this is beyond our control.

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COLLECTION
FREE from our warehouse in North Yorskhire.
Monday - Friday 8:30- 4:30pm and Saturday morning 8:30 - 11:30am.

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