Maison de la Boule

The MuCEM is a museum of 21st-century civilizations, principally concerned with comparing all aspects of the cultures of the Mediterranean, with Europe and the other continents that border the Mediterranean occupying a major place. It will offer a fresh look at the cultures of the Mediterranean.

IDEALLY LOCATED ON THE VIEUX-PORT, SAVONNERIE DE LA LICORNE’S MARSEILLE SOAP MUSEUM WELCOMES YOU AT THE HEART OF A HISTORIC SITE AND WITHIN, THE OLD GALLEY ARSENAL BUILT BY LOUIS XIV. Even today, one can still get a feel of the places in the region where the soap museum’s white stone and wooden beams come from. our museum opens the doors to the history of soap, from prehistory to the present, thanks to its frescoes, artworks, documents, objects and rare pieces. Enjoy our interactive museum with its own “sense of smell space” and our Marseille soap manufacturing demonstration workshop where you can create your very own personalized soap. Come to this famous leisure spot for a solo visit or with family, children or in a group. complement your new found knowledge about soap with a visit to the soap museum shop to check out our hundreds of soap products and our entire range of genuine marseille soaps.