For over 165 years, the Fer à Cheval soap factory has been making authentic Marseille soap in cauldrons. For generations, master soapmakers have passed down the secrets of the Marseilles process, established by Colbert's Edict (1688).
It's thanks to this know-how that we're now presenting Pur Olive Marseille soap. The Fer à Cheval soap factory perfects its iconic Marseille soap recipe by using 100% olive oil in its formula. A new, ever more authentic soap for an ever more impeccable product quality.
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100% olive oil Our soap respects Colbert's Edict and contains only olive oil. It's not enough to follow a recipe, you have to respect it. |
100% authentic Our soap is unique and alive, varying according to humidity, outside temperature... It's not enough to claim authenticity, you have to embrace it. |
100% Marseille Our cauldron room has hardly changed since 1856, and our factory is still in Sainte Marthe. It's not enough to say you're from Marseille, you have to be. |
Historical know-how
Our Fer à Cheval soap factory is at one with Marseille's heritage, because our history is also that of the region and its people. We respect and perpetuate a traditional know-how handed down from generation to generation of master soap-makers. The recipe for authentic Marseille soap cooked in cauldrons has been carefully preserved, and to this day remains unaltered because of its prodigious effectiveness for the whole family. We've kept our artisan's soul, and work with passion and commitment to offer Marseille soap of the highest quality, and as environmentally-friendly as possible. Our soap contains no added preservatives, colorants, perfumes or animal fats.
A new range but the same process
The selection of materials and ingredients for Marseille soap by our master soap-makers is the key to the authenticity of this product. To obtain a traditional Marseille soap, you need to: manufacture it in Marseille, use only vegetable oils (no preservatives, colorants, perfumes, additives or animal fats). Finally, you need to follow a 5-step recipe, known as the Marseilles Process, defined in 1688 by Colbert's Edict:
- empatage
- Dumping
- cooking
- washing
- liquidation.
Our Pur Olive soap, an authentic Marseille soap, is ideal for family hygiene, home care and laundry. Discover our selection of products:
