SAVONNERIE MARSEILLAISE DE LA LICORNE
Read moreThe Unicorn soap factory has several addresses in Marseille! On the Cours Julien, you can discover the workshops of manufacture in free visit. In the stores of the Old Port you will find pure soaps with 72% oil, the thousand scents of mimosa, lily of the valley, orange blossom, lavender, honey, and the specific ones with shea butter, mare's milk, propolis... Soaps dermatologically tested on sensitive skins. Real Marseille soap, because Serge Bruna, grandson of a soap maker, has always been passionate about the ancestral production of real Marseille soap. Prepared here still in the old way with machines of the last century, you will discover all the steps and secrets of soap making. To make your laundry, there is a recipe: grate the soap into shavings, about 3 tablespoons for 2 liters of water (shavings for laundry also available in the store). A little ecological and economical plus. La Savonnerie de la Licorne, an institution in Marseille! Don't miss the Unicorn Soap Museum on the Old Port with the possibility of participating in the production by appointment.
ATELIER CHRIS ROUSSEL
Read morePassionate about wood and fine patina, Christophe Roussel, artisan cabinetmaker repairs, restores and instruit. Born in the Jura, high place of wood, this carpenter's son, grandson of antique shops, was rocked in the passion of beautiful furniture. His father bequeathed his secrets and offered him, for his 6 th birthday, his first cabinet as a cabinetmaker… Then, at school, a decisive meeting with his teacher in extremely harsh arenas, who will convey the taste of meticulous work to him. He is found in New Caledonia, where he is painting and dares to expose his works for the first time. Returning to Paris, he works for a wood specialized product company. In 2001, he settled in Marseille, created his shop-shop rue Breteils. He works as a craftsman cabinetmaker, a conservator, a teammates and gives lectures to the public to pass on the basics of his art.
LA MANUFACTURE DES MATIÈRES
Read moreThis brand new creative space is located in the Notre-Dame-du-Mont district. At the Manufacture des matières, we want to highlight the artistic work and crafts made by women designers. An associative operation which wants to be a place of meeting and exchange around various forms of creation. Many workshops are organized to learn watercolor, linocut, stencil, creation of bound notebooks and even a family workshop to share with your child. You will also find here creations for sale as well as artists in residence.