La Corvette1894 l NO.1 Leading Marseille soap

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La Corvette

Marseille soap excellence since 1894

Timeless French Tradition. Pure Natural Care.Founded in 1894 in Marseille, the heart of France’s natural soap-making heritage, LA CORVETTE carries over a century of expertise in crafting authentic, eco-friendly soaps and home care products.

The three-masted ship in our logo reflects Marseille’s maritime history, when vessels brought essential raw materials to local soap makers. Today, this symbol represents our dedication to quality ingredients, French craftsmanship, and clean, conscious living. Recognized as one of the four officially certified Marseille soap brands in France, LA CORVETTE is known for its iconic Royal Navy blue label, once favored by the French Navy and royal households. We proudly offer a full range of natural Marseille soaps, body care, and home cleaning essentials, many of which are certified by ECOCERT for their natural, environmentally friendly ingredients. Each product is a reflection of our passion for purity, sustainability, and the timeless values of French craftsmanship.

▘ 1894 - A CENTURY-BOUND ICON SETS SAIL

A Legacy Begins

Our soap factory was founded in 1894 in the 14th arrondissement of Marseille. It launched and marketed four brands of soap: "La Corvette", "L'Aigle Blanc", "La Branche d'Olivier" for household soap and "Aubépine" for scented soap.

The La Corvette brand, recognisable by its navy blue logo representing an 18th century sailing ship, has more than 120 years of history and know-how!

▘ AFTER WORLD WAR II

1945

It was after the Second World War that the soap factory was transferred to its current site in Aygalades, in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille. The management of the time, attached to the traditional cauldron production method, had five cauldrons built, benefiting from all the technological progress of the time (with gas and steam heating).

▘ 1971 A New Era

Modernization and International Expansion

The soap factory has about twenty workers and produces 300 tonnes of soap per month using the Marseille process. Eighty percent of the production is intended for export.

▘ A NEW ERA LED BY PRODEF

Since 2013

The Savonnerie du Midi was acquired by the family company PRODEF, a French SME managed for 4 generations by the Fiévet family. Created in 1924, it has developed in the hygiene and cleaning products sector, focusing on the manufacture of ecological and organic products.

▘MARSEILLE SOAP MUSEUM

Since 2018

The work is completed and the Savonnerie du Midi opens its site to the public. Today, the Savonnerie du Midi still relies on the talent of a master soap maker to produce its traditional Marseille soap in a cauldron.

▘ 2020 EPV LABEL

ENTREPRISE DU PATRIMOINE VIVANT

The Savonnerie du Midi has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, which recognises more than 120 ayears of history and expertise and excellence.

▘FROM A WORKSHOP TO CULTURAL HERITAGE SPACE

Staying True to Our Origins

The Musée de la Savonnerie du Midi was awarded the QUALITE TOURISME label with an exceptional 92% compliance rate with the required criteria.

▘TODAY

Marseille soap Leafing Brand

The soap factory is continuing to develop and modernise its production facilities with the support of the Region and funding from the State, as part of the Recovery Plan. This new investment project, supported by the Region and the State, will enable the Savonnerie du Midi to increase and modernise its capacity to transform soap from cauldrons into finished products, in particular Marseille soap cubes.