The museum traces the history of SOAP in Provence, begun in the middle age, the Marius Fabre SOAP has kept the most valuable witnesses: stamps boxwood engraved, tools, first grinders to SOAP, stencils for shipping crates, old packaging, paper to head, washboards... Reflection of a still alive very old activity.
- Pets allowed
- Accessible for disabled
- Private parking
- Internet access
Information provided by OT Salon de Provence
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Contact
Musée du savon de Marseille. Marius Fabre
148 avenue Paul Bourret
13300 Salon de Provence -
Phone
- 04 90 53 24 77
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Fax
04 90 53 41 54
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Website
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Tours
Where to stay
Villa Linda
Salon de Provence
Located 2 minutes walk from the city centre salon, in a calm and soothing atmosphere, the bed and breakfast "Villa Linda" offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Spacious bathroom with large bathtub, bedroom with bed 2 places overlooking a large balcony with stunning views. Full breakfast, dinner…
Les volets bleus provence
Salon de Provence
In a beautiful provencal mas bicentennial, close to the city centre while enjoying the tranquility of the beautiful rural area room 23 m 2 with bathroom-in-shower and wc adjacent.160 bed with feet slightly raised for circulation (possibility to set foot to original on request).100EUR overnight…
Hôtel Révotel
Salon de Provence
Revotel is an independent hotel managed and run by two people. It was completely restored and redecorated in 2004 and 2005, with a view to providing maximum comfort, service and welcome to our clientele at the lowest price. A receptionist will welcome you and offer you a hot or cold drink, or…
Le Domaine d'Alèzen
Grans
Hidden in the pine forest, 4 km from Salon de Provence, 2 ha fenced property offering a house with one gite and a rental, facing the secured swimming pool (11x6 m), and 2 beds & breakfasts rooms in a separate building at the bottom of the property. Tennis on site with free access (racket loan),…
Ace Hôtel
Salon de Provence
Conçus par des hôteliers indépendants, nos hôtels conjuguent accueil, espace et sérénité, pour redécouvrir le confort au meilleur prix. Cet hôtel comprend 55 chambres et propose le petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet au tarif de 7.10EUR. Tarif de nos chambres à partir de 60EUR…
Abbaye de Sainte Croix
Salon de Provence
Former Abbey Romanesque of the 12th in the countryside on the heights of living room. Panoramic exceptional within a framework of lavender and Rosemary, some rooms have been restored in former cells of monks. Charm, refinement and character will complement the calm that you will find in these…
Hôtel du Midi
Salon de Provence
Located 400 m from the city centre, near Highway rides. Boutique Hotel open all year round and every day, with private car park (extra charge). Charming small town that allows you while remaining fair to visit our beautiful Provence, leases and its small villages Provence, the Camargue, Luberon,…
Grand hôtel de la Poste
Salon de Provence
A former post house dating from the 19th century, Grand Hôtel de la Poste was renovated at the beginning of the 21st century. Located right in the centre of town, you can choose a room with a view of the Clock Tower or the Mossy Fountain.
Villa Glanum
Salon de Provence
Residence VILLA GLANUM is equipped with nine (2015) by the owner with all the comfort wished and expected.Rental rates are degressive according to the time and season.New construction performed January 2015.-Residence VILLA GLANUM is ideally located in the heart of PROVENCE, in outside the city…
Things to do
The Levade mill
Salon de Provence
Foin de Crau producer certified for domestic rodents. No visit to the public.
Fromagerie de l'Horloge
Salon de Provence
AUTHENTICITE et CONVIVIALITE, LES MAITRES-MOTS DE LA FROMAGERIE DE L'HORLOGE !
USINE MODERNE RAMPAL LATOUR
Salon de Provence
Partez à la découverte des évolutions du métier de savonnier à travers l'histoire et visitez nos ateliers de fabrication du Savon de Marseille. Visites de l'usine de fabrication du lundi au samedi à 14h, 15h et 16h du 1er avril au 30 septembre. Gratuit
Les portes ouvertes (Provencal and Mediterranean products)
Salon de Provence
Provencal and Mediterranean products.
De la Vigne à l'Olivier
Salon de Provence
AOC wines, spirits, huile d'olive AOC in the historic centre.
Quartier des Savonniers
Salon de Provence
L'essor commercial des années 1880 a fait apparaître une nouvelle bourgeoisie dont la richesse marque la physionomie architecturale de la ville. Les négociants font construire des demeures ostentatoires jouxtant l'entrepôt et les bureaux. De toutes les villas élevées au XIXème s, la plus…
Addicted Passion
Salon de Provence
One of the largest park in the South of the France! Open all year.ADDICTED PASSION is + 190 workshops on 11 evolutionary course from the age of 2 ½.7 courses are in line of life Continue, clip from the beginning to the end, it never detaches among addicted Passion!With family, friends or even…
Daniel EGEA - direct sales of Apple juice and organic vegetables
Salon de Provence
Producers offering direct sales of Apple juice and organic vegetables in the city centre.
Jean Potier
Grans
Jean POTIER travaille la terre vernissée d'inspiration provençale traditionnelle à la base, avec une réinterprétation personnelle et originale de certains motifs qui peuvent rappeler les décors des textiles provençaux, ou d'autres issus de ses propres créations. C'est la campagne…
Where to eat
3 Poivrons
Salon de Provence
Gourmet dishes, we welcome you time for a getaway in a traditional provencal décor. A small room to share warm and authentic moments in family, couple or friends in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.Nice terrace in the summer. The map that favors, freshness and originality, features the tastes…
Ibis Salon de Provence
Salon de Provence
Restaurant avec formule "buffet", entièrement rénové et possibilité de manger en terrasse en bordure de piscine. Découvrez Salon-de-Provence, ville Provençale idéalement située entre Alpilles et Lubéron, à 30 minutes d'Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, St-Rémy-de-Provence, Marseille, Arles,…
The table of the Abbey of the Holy Cross
Salon de Provence
If greed is not a sin, the climb up to this ancient 12th-century abbey will take you one step nearer paradise. Rising up over Salon, with aerial views over Camargue and the Alpilles from the terrace shaded by mulberry trees, this site is definitely blessed. The more-austere dining room,…
The castle of Ramachandran
Salon de Provence
Frescoes, gilt and hangings… Château de Richebois' pomp and splendour offers a fitting backdrop for its refined Provencal cuisine. The John Dory with ginger and lamb cutlets with cornflower petals are served in the truly lordly setting of this 17th-century domain, set at the end of a majestic…
En aparthé (s)
Salon de Provence
A lovely restaurant, tea room with garden and home-made salted sweet cooking. To awaken your taste buds, odours, flavours and scents at any time... Salad, quiche, bread, soup, tatin, clafouti, crumble, cheese cake, Chocolate Fudge... All our dishes are made by us. A lunch break, a family brunch,…
Domaine de Roquerousse
Salon de Provence
A beautiful building in 550 hectares of grounds, featuring shady terraces, comfort, peace and quiet, plus sports and leisure activities. Air-conditioned rooms. Tour of the hunting grounds. Restaurant.
Roy - Mathias fathers table
Salon de Provence
Gourmets will be delighted to take part in the latest adventure of chef Mathias Pérès (ex-"O Bout d’Istres"), in the shape of an 18th-century mansion house that used to belong to a Count. The food has excellent breeding too of course, and is brilliantly orchestrated by a chef that takes pride…
The talk box
Salon de Provence
Welcomes you lunch at his table from Tuesday to Friday. Fresh, seasonal and local products. The tandem for €10 (salt pie and pastry. Spreads in seasonal vegetables, the egg with goat cheese or ham, with salad of crudenesses between €7.50 and €9.50, savoury pies (with salad of raw…
Inspirations
Quince
A story that will make you turn to jelly...
As yellow as sunshine and as warm as a winter fireplace... The quince isn't very pretty, but the people of Provence love it. You could even say that a passion has been born between this irregular-shaped fruit, somewhat resembling a dented, rustic pear and our lovers of jams, jellies and pastes.
The "Navette"
Terroir
Celebrated at Candlemas, this traditional Provencal biscuit is also a popular sweet treat all year round
Lights, Camera, Action! Provence and the Movies
The history of cinema in Provence dates back many years. And similarly to the region's artistic hall of fame, it was inspired by light...
As you may know, the very first moving picture was screened by the Lumière brothers ('Lumière' meaning 'light') on September 21st, 1895 in La Ciotat.