THE LEADING MARSEILLE SOAP SINCE 1894 

For more than 120 years, the Savonnerie du Midi has been making traditional Marseille soaps in the best tradition, of which La Corvette is a supreme example: a blend of history, tradition and expertise, often imitated but never equaled. Marseille soap La Corvette is following the traditional recipe which consists of soaps manufactured in Marseille or in les Bouches-duRhône, boiled in a cauldron, using only vegetable oils, with no chemical additives (no dyes, no perfumes and no preservatives). 

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For more than 120 years, the Savonnerie du Midi has been making traditional Marseille soaps in the best tradition, of which La Corvette is a supreme example: a blend of history, tradition and expertise, often imitated but never equaled. Marseille soap La Corvette is following the traditional recipe which consists of soaps manufactured in Marseille or in les Bouches-duRhône, boiled in a cauldron, using only vegetable oils, with no chemical additives (no dyes, no perfumes and no preservatives).


La Corvette is an answer to today’s expectations : it is a research of know-how and products which defend strong regional identity and is assuring a guarantee of quality to the customer. La Corvette offers a wide range of products from this historic tradition, adapted for contemporary needs and suitable for all the family, while respecting both the environment and traditional French expertise. Many of these authentic products – designed either for body care or domestic use – bear the ECOCERT label. Savonnerie du Midi is a member of the COSMEBIO charter since 2007.


La Corvette is claiming strongly its origins from Marseille ! Small three-masted ship used to carry out discovery missions from the Port of Marseille, the boat La Corvette was used in the 19th century to supply Marseille soap factories with raw materials. This sailing ship continues its course... and is in keeping with the times by offering products adapted to modern needs while respecting tradition.


Founded in 1894, the Savonnerie du Midi is one of the last historical soap factories of the region making traditional Marseille soap. The Savonnerie du Midi is pleased to welcome visitors to the hearts of its manufacturing site. Inaugurated in December 2018, the Musée du Savon de Marseille offers a unique guided tour: 285m2 of permanent exhibition and a complete visit of the factory: tun room, cauldron room, drying room and moulding cubes room.


 ï»¿At the end of 2020, the Savonnerie du Midi was officially awarded the label «Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant» (Living Heritage Company). This mark of recognition of the French State, awarded by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, distinguishes French companies that perpetuate traditional know-how of excellence


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10 Sep, 2021
“I’ve tried so many hand creams as my hands get so dry & cracked during the cooler month & La Corvette's Hand cream is the only one that actually works” -Vanessa This unique hand cream is enriched with organic donkey milk and shea oil, ingredients recognized for their moisturizing properties. It deeply nourishes your skin while delicately scenting it. Its melting and non-greasy texture makes it a daily care, to use at any time of the day! · Small travel size · Certified paraben-free · EDTA-free · Silicone-free. G&M Orient is the sole distributor of La Corvette in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on La Corvette, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
09 Aug, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Sharyn share one of La Corvette’s lovely cleaning products, La Corvette's Black Soap All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner Lavender. The All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner is a very effective natural cleaner for the whole house, it’s ecological, 100% natural, and biodegradable, it can easily replace about a dozen other specific householder cleaning products. La Corvette has been making cauldron-cooked olive oil black soap at the soap factory in Marseille using traditional crafts expertise for over 125 years. G&M Orient is the sole distributor of La Corvette in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on La Corvette, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
02 Aug, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Simran share one of La Corvette’s lovely products, the classic Olive Blossom Hand Cream. Enriched with organic olive oil this La Corvette Hand Cream deeply hydrates the hands whilst perfuming your skin with its delicate note of olive blossom. Enriched with vegetable glycerin and shea olein that enhance hydration and elasticity of the skin. This hand balm is certified paraben-free, EDTA-free and silicone-free. Biodegradable and eco-friendly. Produced in the historic Savonnerie du Midi soap factory in Marseille, France according to the traditional manufacturing process. What we love about this: – Original and authentic Marseille soap – 100% natural, free from artificial dye, perfume or preservatives – Cruelty-free, suitable for vegans – Based on olive and coconut oils, no palm oil used – Mild on the skin, suitable for people with sensitive skin G&M Orient is the sole distributor of La Corvette in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on La Corvette, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
27 Jul, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Livia share one of La Corvette’s lovely cleaning products, La Corvette Black Soap Olive Spray. The La Corvette Black Soap Olive Spray is a very effective natural cleaner for the whole house, it’s ecological, 100% natural, and biodegradable, it can easily replace about a dozen other specific householder cleaning products. La Corvette has been making cauldron-cooked olive oil black soap at the soap factory in Marseille using traditional crafts expertise for over 125 years. G&M Orient is the sole distributor of La Corvette in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on La Corvette, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
By GM ORIENT 19 Jul, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Emma share one of La Corvette’s lovely products, the classic Savon de Marseille Olive Cube. Founded in Marseille in 1894, La Corvette traditional Marseille soap is made with organic olive and coconut oils. Gentle, pure, and 100% natural, it is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to its hypoallergenic formulation it is a good choice also for allergic, sensitive, or irritated skin. Free from artificial dye, perfume, and preservatives. Biodegradable and eco-friendly. Produced in the historic Savonnerie du Midi soap factory in Marseille, France according to the traditional manufacturing process. What we love about this: – Original and authentic Marseille soap – 100% natural, free from artificial dye, perfume or preservatives – Cruelty-free, suitable for vegans – Based on olive and coconut oils, no palm oil used – Mild on the skin, suitable for people with sensitive skin G&M Orient is the sole distributor of La Corvette in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on La Corvette, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
By GM ORIENT 15 Jul, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Pamela share one of La Corvette’s lovely shampoos, the classic ‘Marseille Fig Leaf Shampoo’. This Fig Tree Leaf gentle shampoo enriched with organic aloe vera juice is certified organic. It is a natural active care for the whole family. This gentle shampoo with a natural fig leaf scent is certified organic. This shampoo, formulated with natural ingredients, is guaranteed without phenoxyethanol, silicone, dye, or paraben. This shampoo is COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard. · 97% of the ingredients are of natural origin · 10% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming We are the sole distributor of this lovely brand in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on the brand, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
By GM ORIENT 13 Jul, 2021
We are glad to see the beautiful Dayu share one of La Corvette’s lovely products, the classic cube ‘Extra Pure Marseille Soap’ Founded in Marseille in 1894, La Corvette traditional Marseille soap is made with organic olive and coconut oils. Gentle, pure, and 100% natural, it is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to its hypoallergenic formulation it is a good choice also for allergic, sensitive, or irritated skin. Free from artificial dye, perfume, and preservatives. Biodegradable and eco-friendly. Produced in the historic Savonnerie du Midi soap factory in Marseille, France according to the traditional manufacturing process. What we love about this: – Original and authentic Marseille soap – 100% natural, free from artificial dye, perfume or preservatives – Cruelty-free, suitable for vegans – Based on olive and coconut oils, no palm oil used – Mild on the skin, suitable for people with sensitive skin G&M Orient are the sole distributor of our lovely brand in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on our brand, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
By GM ORIENT 13 Jul, 2021
Did you know that olive oil black soap is a natural multi-purpose product that can replace many household cleaning products? Best of all, it is biodegradable and respectful to our planet. It can also use on your body as it is super gentle on your skin and does not contain any harsh chemicals or dyes. Natalia has been testing out the La Corvette Marseille Miracle Black Soap and been amazed at how versatile it is! Here are some ways you can use olive oil black soap in our home: -Clean and degrease various household surfaces like the sink or benchtop. -Clean your silverware by soaking them in warm water with 3-4 tablespoons of black soap. -Remove laundry stains by placing a small amount on the stain and gently rubbing before sending it off to the washing machine. -Give your pet a bath and use it as shampoo! G&M Orient is the sole distributor of our lovely brand in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on our brand, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au
By GM ORIENT 13 Jul, 2021
As you know we are always working hard to push our brand to continued success. We use our sister agency Digital One Group to help market and introduce our lovely brand to Australia. We have launched a marketing campaign which includes billboard advertising for our brand La Corvette. We have just finalized a billboard in Townhall station (One of the busiest train stations in Australia)
By GM ORIENT 13 Jul, 2021
We are glad to see Stephanie a popular influencer use one of La Corvette's lovely products, Marseille hand cream with vineyard peach. Founded in Marseille in 1894, La Corvette traditional Marseille soap is made with organic olive and coconut oils. Gentle, pure, and 100% natural, it is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to its hypoallergenic formulation it is a good choice also for allergic, sensitive, or irritated skin. Free from artificial dye, perfume, and preservatives. Biodegradable and eco-friendly. Produced in the historic Savonnerie du Midi soap factory in Marseille, France according to the traditional manufacturing process. What we love about this: – Original and authentic Marseille soap – 100% natural, free from artificial dye, perfume or preservatives – Cruelty-free, suitable for vegans – Based on olive and coconut oils, no palm oil used – Mild on the skin, suitable for people with sensitive skin G&M Orient is the sole distributor of our lovely brand in Australia and the Pacific, for more information on our brand, or for distribution enquires please visit: www.gmorient.com.au

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