From reading the reviews of others, it seems like my story isn't all that different--I was…read moreexploring the old part of Marseille and just happened upon this store while walking up an outdoor staircase and I'm so glad that I did. I'm not into soaps or cosmetics, but I was absolutely captivated by this place. It's completely unpretentious but the peddle high quality wares. I was taken aback by the amount of product the had--there's soap there for everyone!

I stumbled across this quaint soap shop while wondering around Marseille and picked up a couple…read moresouvenirs to purchase. The shop owner suggested I also buy this other soap that looked like a rock. Basically, it is an exfoliating soap that is probably the best thing I have ever used on my body ever! I only bought 2 bars and now I am regretting not buying 100 of them! Other than this special bar of soap, this store is a hidden gem and you should try to find it if you are there!!

Quality/Quantity - Museum, 3 Euros to enter which is approximately $3.50 USD…read more Not expensive, but I feel this experience can be skipped. Unless you are a major soap fan... Next door is the gift shop. See my pictures, actually the visit was not even worth taking too many pictures. Ambiance - See above. Located in the busy tourist area. Service - Just okay. Gift shop which was self service. Price - Tourist prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. Just curious, how many customers do you get in your museum?

Soap making in Marseilles is a popular craft and Savonnerie Marseillaise de la Licorne is a lovely…read moreshop full of options. They have four stores around town but this one is located right along the water. It's a lovely facade outside, well organized and decorated on the inside. Ya girl loves a unicorn statue without fail. And all the scents that fly into your nostrils when you walk in are layered beauty. The designs are all by hand which each little block seeming like a piece of art. Also stamped with their signature, they come in a variety of scents, colors and designs. Staff wasn't friendly but they nicely wrapped up my soaps, so all is well. I loved all the unique shapes and designs here. Very fun store to get unique Marseille souvenirs at non-offensive pricing.

From the owner: Savon de Marseille, produits de bien êtreread more

Superb boutique Really interesting visit to this soap…read moreboutique, se were lucky because it was production day and they showed us how they make their beautiful soaps... No soap made in china here! Car park just in front (St. Victor Church). The owner Daisy speaks english... A visit that enchanted our day..

From the owner: Notre magasin-atelier est spécialisé dans la fabrication et la vente de produits de beauté…read moremarseillais et méditerranéens. Différentes sortes de savon de Marseille, de produits pour le bain, éponges naturelles, huiles essentielles aux herbes... Ca sent bon la Provence. Le petit plus : il est possible de visiter l'atelier de fabrication de savons tous les mercredis matin à 11h et les samedis à 14h30.

I went with a friend and they were very distant when we first came in. Upon selecting the first of…read moreseveral products we intended to purchase, we were finally acknowledged by an employee. The products were taken from us as if we had intended to steal them. We ultimately decided to brush off the encounter and continue to browse their selection of products. Until we noticed that we were being followed by employees, which gradually became more and more aggressive until finally an employee was standing less than five feet from us. This was our breaking point and my friend finally addressed their hostility. She spoke to the employee and said, "hello?" the employee's response was to keep looking and to essentially pretend we weren't being followed like thieves. This was incredibly embarrassing and highly unwarranted granted the size purchase we ended up making. We were horribly mistreated and are left to wonder what we did to deserve such discourtesy.