Marcel's soap factory

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Pushing open the door of La Savonnerie de Marcel in Villeneuve-en-Retz means meeting passionate craftsmen who make soap using the traditional, ancestral method of cold saponification.

From a grandfather who was a soap-maker came a passion for creating exceptional soaps. The secret recipe for super-gentle, organic soaps?

Simple, high-quality ingredients (locally-grown plants, virgin vegetable oils, milks, clays...)
Entirely manual work, without machines, gives each soap a unique character and incomparable quality.

True organic and fair prices!
Emmanuel & Maryline, soap-makers with a passion for and commitment to quality, hold high the banner of healthier everyday consumption. Designed for everyday family use, Marcel's soaps are among the cheapest on the market (price per kilo)!

To remember: All our soaps are Nature & Progrès certified. This independent label guarantees 100% organic, local and fair-trade ingredients.

Where can you find La Savonnerie de Marcel soaps?

Directly from the Savonnerie de Marcel boutique in Villeneuve-en-Retz.
On the Savonnerie de Marcel online shop.
At the 7 Destination Pornic Tourist Offices (Villeneuve-en-Retz, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Pornic, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Préfailles and La Plaine-sur-Mer).
In one of our 300 partner shops!

The "favourites

" soaps of the Destination Pornic Tourist Office team:

Le Petit Mousse combines the benefits of clay from the Salines de Millac with the expertise of Savonnerie de Marcel.
Delicanesse because it's suitable for everyone, even the most delicate skin.
Aux petits soins for its ultra-gentle feel, beautiful lather and creamy texture.
A fan of carrots for a healthy glow!

To get a behind-the-scenes look at this artisan soap factory, La Savonnerie de Marcel offers guided tours.

Tours of La Savonnerie de Marcel in Villeneuve-en-Retz:

A glimpse behind the scenes: through the workshop's glass windows, discover the different stages of production, Monday to Saturday at 11am. Free admission, no reservation required.
Guided tour of the artisan soap factory and discover its know-how. Booking essential at one of the 7 Tourist Offices, at reception or by telephone, or directly on the Destination Pornic website.

Bonus for the visit: Participants will be able to "stamp" the soaps with the brand's effigy

In November 2023, La Savonnerie de Marcel was awarded the Trophée de l'Excellence Artisanale des Pays de la Loire.

La Savonnerie de Marcel is one of the Villeneuve-en-Retz producers presented by the Destination Pornic Tourist Office.

Opening day(s)

All year long 2026

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

from 10:00 to 12:30

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

from 14:30 to 18:00

Saturday

from 14:30 to 17:30

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QUALITY MARK :
- Nature et Progrès

Information

TYPE OF PRODUCT :
- Natural organic cosmetics
- Soaps
VISITS :
- Individual guided tours
- Average duration of visit 01:00
FOREIGN LANGUAGE VISIT :
- Guided tour not available in foreign language
PERIODS OF VISITS :
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Juillet et août
GROUPS WELCOME :
- Groups not accepted
PETS :
- Pets not allowed
ACESSIBILITY :
- Accessible for mobility impaired persons
ECORESPONSIBILITY :
- waste sorting and/or composting
- bio products

Equipment/services

FACILITIES AND SERVICES :
- Sales on-site
- Picnic area
- Shop ( sale on site )
- Private car park

Prices

MEANS OF PAYMENT :

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Destination

La Savonnerie de Marcel

1 bis rue de la Taillée

Bourgneuf-en-Retz

44580

VILLENEUVE EN RETZ

GPS coordinates

Latitude : 47.04169

Longitude : -1.95557

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Geographical zone :
- Villeneuve-en-retz
Distance from the center (church ) :
- 16 km. from the center of Pornic
- m du centre de Bourgneuf 350
- less than 1 Km. from the center
Distance from the sea :
- 500 to 2 km. from the sea
Distance from the train station :
- 650 m. from the train station of Bourgneuf-en-Retz
- less than 1 Km. from the train station

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Contact details

Marcel's soap factory

1 bis rue de la Taillée

Bourgneuf-en-Retz

44580

VILLENEUVE EN RETZ

email / message

Phone : +33 9 55 32 45 02

Website "Marcel's soap factory"

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