Founded in 1856, Fer à Cheval is the oldest soap factory in Marseille still producing authentic Savon de Marseille using the traditional cauldron method. While many soap makers have moved production elsewhere, Fer à Cheval remains in Marseille, where master soap makers continue a craft that has defined French soap making since the 17th century. The result is a soap made the way it has been for generations: pure, gentle, and long-lasting.

Savon de Marseille is more than a product. It is a French cultural institution, traditionally defined by a minimum of 72% vegetable oil, with no colorants, preservatives, or animal fats. Fer à Cheval's soaps follow those standards, crafted from plant-based oils including organic olive oil, and many are hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, and biodegradable. The iconic olive soap cube has been used for bathing, laundry, and household cleaning for generations, and remains one of the most versatile soaps you can own.

The collection spans bar soaps and soap cubes for personal care, enriched shea butter soaps in fragrances including Rose Petals, Energizing Lavender, White Tea & Yuzu, and Seaside Citrus, as well as liquid soaps, liquid black soap for household cleaning, and traditional soap flakes for laundry. From everyday hand soap to a beautifully presented gift set, every piece is made in Marseille and rooted in the same 170-year tradition.

Fina Tavola is an authorized US retailer of Fer à Cheval, offering authentic Marseille soaps with fast shipping from our US warehouse: no international wait times and no customs surprises.

New to Fer à Cheval ? Read our guide: → Savon de Marseille: The 600-Year French Soap Tradition & Why Fer à Cheval Does it Best