SAVONNERIE MARSEILLAISE DE LA LICORNE
Read moreLocated in the heart of the Cours Julien, Savonnerie de la Licorne plunges you into a world of scents - those of the flowers and plants of Provence - and tradition. The grandson of a soap-maker, Serge Bruna has always been passionate about the ancestral production of genuine Marseille soap. Still prepared here the old-fashioned way, with machines from the last century, our master soap-maker also organizes free tours where you can discover all the steps and secrets involved in making pure 72% olive or palm oil soaps, the thousand scents (mimosa, lily of the valley, orange blossom, lavender, honey), and the specific ones with mare's milk, propolis.. A nod to Marseille with soccer ball shapes, the sardine that clogged the harbor, pastis-flavored pétanque balls and other small gift boxes. La Licorne now has two boutiques on each side of the Vieux Port! And don't miss the La Licorne soap museum on the Old Port, where you can take part in the soap-making process by appointment.
HORSESHOE SOAP
Read moreIn the middle of the bars and restaurants of the old port, Sylvie Maccati's small boutique shines with a thousand éclats and scents. Naturally, Marseille's soap is the leading role and reigns here in all its forms, ideal for gifts: skewers, necklaces, guest packages, little soaps holding in your hand… We find it in a large combination of different qualities, from the simplest to washing the laundry, to the most sophisticated, in particular, to preserve the softness of baby skin. Donkey's milk products are also offered (soaps, day creams, body milk…), including those from the Côté Bastide brand, distributed here in quasi-exclusivity. The store also has a range of oriental care: massage oils, Savons soaps, black soaps… In sum, it's the paradise of Made in Marseille savon!
LE BAZAR DE CÉSAR
Read moreWhoever visits the old quarter of Marseille must pass by the montée des Accoules. There, you will come face to face with this store specialized in "foaming" products: beer and soap! La Cagole beer, Sérail and Unicorn soaps (100% made in Marseille), a range of soaps enriched with organic shea butter, organic donkey milk, a range of perfumes from Grasse... Georges and Dominique will be there to give you advice from experienced Marseillais. The place is also emblematic since it is here that the famous beer Cagole was brewed.
MAISON MÉDITERRANÉE
Read moreIn a district of the Basket that does not lack shops offering the lowest prices to attract the barge, Maison Méditerranée is a true bowl of freshness and authenticity. There is only 100% natural, organic, vegan and locally manufactured cosmetics in the small workshop with the shop. It is a couple from Forcalquier who decided to bring his know-how in naturopathy to offer people who are concerned about the impact of traditional cosmetics on the environment a reasoned solution within reach. Care products (including clay) are sold as soap breads. Natural sera are produced on the basis of oilseeds (such as apricot kernel oil), without any cream assembly and no petrochemistry. Perfumes are delicate. This is an address that allows you to take care of yourself without hurting the planet. People with sensitive skin will receive personalized advice on natural solutions to choose from. Wide choice of products: solid toothpaste, bamboo toothbrushes, men's range of shaving products, washing wipes, washable wipes… Labels and visual marks are produced and cut on site, recycled paper.
TERRE D'OC
Read moreTerre d'Oc is a very committed company that puts ecology, fair trade products, and the promotion of women's work at the heart of its activity. Since 1995, the brand has been creating teas, home fragrance products, essential oils and cosmetics. Terre d'Oc favors fair trade ingredients, sourced from all over the world, which are then scented here in Provence, with aromas developed in Grasse. Good, beautiful and healthy products. Don't miss the visit of their magnificent boutique with its thousand scents.
PARFUMS GALIMARD
Read moreÈze is a charming medieval village located between Nice and Monaco, and is home to the Galimard perfumery. The tour lasts around 45 minutes and allows visitors to discover the perfume creation process, step back in time through antique bottles and learn the secrets of the art of perfumery. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the in-house perfumer's composition laboratory and purchase Galimard creations at factory prices. In addition to fragrances, the perfumery also offers bath and home lines, as well as original gift ideas. Visits are open to all, individuals and groups, without prior reservation. Galimard is a member of the "France savoir-faire d'excellence" club and of the "Entreprise et Découverte" network.
PLAINE NATURE
Read moreAre you looking for healthy cosmetics, quality organic products? Visit Dany, a former high-level athlete, who found his conversion! Compounds made from organic agriculture, shower gels, natural dyes, soaps and other cosmetic products are labelled and for some under the fair trade banner. Also, natural and organic essential oils and a wide range of food supplements. You can then order your products on the website and its online shop.
L'ÉCHOPPE DU PAYS
Read moreHere is a beautiful shop held by Audrey, which abounds in local and/or organic products. Honey, jams, syrups, cookies, cereals, olive paste, tea, wine, poichichade, gingerbread... enough to bring back some souvenirs of the Vesubian gastronomy in your suitcases. Le Petit Futé was tempted by an aperitif made with wine and elderflowers, produced by the farm Le Mérinos in Utelle. You will also find essential oils, cosmetics and local crafts. Moreover, Audrey serves you coffees, teas and cold drinks on the terrace.
LES MILLE ET SENS
Read moreIn this artisanal and organic soap factory, the products are made from carefully selected raw materials. In the grandiose setting of Le Lauzet, the surrounding natural scents, particularly present in spring, have inspired the fragrances, which give the products their authenticity. The choice of creations is wide: organic soaps and shower gels, home fragrances with rattan. Its soaps and creams with donkey milk have 100% natural plant components. And all its soaps are certified organic by Qualité France.
COSMÉTIQUE AU LAIT D'ÂNESSE
Read moreLaure is a pharmacist who has been itchy for a long time. Time passes and the desire to settle here makes her little man on his way. She thinks she could use her skills to process donkey milk. That it's a good way to bring comfort to people. Donkey's milk has soothing and invigorating properties. Laure creates products that are as natural as possible. She will use beeswax produced by a friend beekeeper.
LUSH
Read moreSuch bakery with the delicious smell, Lush has its fragrance... Rue Bédarrides, on the level of the 41 smells, fresh cuisine. The shop with shades of acid moved and enlarged by the same time. It offers cosmetics made in England, hand and made with fruits, plants or seaweed. In the centre of the shop, soap cake of all colours to the enchanting names: Delight of angels, polar Rays, My Sugar Cane... They are cut on request, and the stall of the cheese; however, the price with the weight fly away quickly! No preservatives, the products are often solid, avoid including paraben. They surprise us, including the serum for the face or the macaroons shampoos with pastel shades. You could eat! The summit: a moisturizer for body that serves as a soap... Friendly saleswomen have the pleasure of making you a small demonstration. We love it! The farmhouse adopts a approach of sustainable development. The palm oil is replaced by colza grown locally, thus maintaining 90 acres of primary forest.
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LUSH
Read moreThis boutique celebrates natural cosmetic products. The project by Mark Constantine - the leader of the group of English origin - rejects any animal experiments. Products of natural and plant origin are presented in an original way, most without packaging: they are taken in retro scarves used as gift paper. There is a new and innovative range of cosmetics: massage bars and solid shampoos. The very friendly team enthusiastically exempts all information about the brand and its products.
L'OCCITANE IN PROVENCE
Read moreL'Occitane en Provence is, first of all, a pretty shop, well laid out, with warm tones. Then it is the delicate scents that excite your senses. Finally, it is a welcome with pretty smiles. On the shelves, you will find high quality products for women and men: soaps, moisturizing balms, body oils... in short, a whole range of articles to take care of yourself and feel good. During the visit, the staff, discreet, but very present, is always there to give judicious advices. We like it a lot.
LOTHANTIQUE
Read moreLothantique is "a plant that only grows in books" according to Marcel Pagnol. It is also a perfume publishing brand that produces soaps, home fragrances and candles that smell of Provence. Since its creation in 1920 at the foot of the Lure mountain, the brand has been run by the Vogade family. The factory and its shop are located in Peyruis at the Espace Saint-Pierre, and if you can shop online, you can also buy its products in the pretty shop in Aix-en-Provence.
YVES ROCHER
Read moreThe well-known brand offers you expertise in perfumes, makeup, body care, facial care and sunscreen, and even nutritional cosmetics. Also, a beautiful blend of shower gels with surprising smells for a soft skin! Finally, Yves Rocher is a beauty institute. With some luck, you can find a very fast appointment for a reasonable price but do not wait for miracles side care!
USINE-LABORATOIRE FRAGONARD
Read moreFragonard, historically based in Grasse, has also developed a huge factory in Èze. Inaugurated in 1968 at the foot of the old town, it offers free guided tours to discover its laboratories and workshops of perfumery, soap making, cosmetics where creams and other body care products of the brand are developed. You will learn about the manufacturing techniques, discover the perfumer's organ and be able to make purchases in the store.
L’HERBIER EN PROVENCE
Read moreFlorence Tholance brought together for you all the herbs of Provence, but also, cosmetics based on essential oils, spices, perfumes, candles, rotten of multiple scents. L'Occitane Certified Distributor of Products. Hamman products, argan oil, black soap… Novelty: organic herbal teas.
BOUTIQUE SAVONNERIE LA CORVETTE
Read moreLa Corvette is an authentic brand of Marseille soap, produced by the Savonnerie du Midi. Until recently, its soaps were available in scattered points of sale, notably at Galeries Lafayette. But let the amateurs of good natural products be reassured, a store entirely dedicated to the brand opened its doors place aux huiles (it is not invented). You'll find real Marseille soap, a household products corner and also La Corvette's organic range, certified by Ecocert. In soap bars or in chips, a real piece of Marseille.
72% PETANQUE
Read moreInstalled in the heart of Le Panier since 1999, this pretty and picturesque shop invites us to get to know the world of Marseille soap and care products made in Provence. At its head, Guillaume scrupulously chooses the products sold here, soap in all its forms, but also shower gels, body milks and essential oils. An Ali Baba's cave where gift ideas and pleasure shopping will go hand in hand. The name of the shop refers to the dosage of olive oil needed to make a Marseille soap.