The Nyons soap factory
Located in Nyons, in the heart of the Drôme provençale region, the Nyons soap factory continues to perpetuate its recognized craftsmanship.
Specializing in the manufacture of soaps and skincare products, it uses natural ingredients such aslocal olive oil, and collaborates with perfumers from Grasse for its fragrances such as lavance.
From our campsite in the Drôme provençale, located less than 30 minutes away by car, it’s an essential visit for discovering local craftsmanship during your stay.

Key points to remember
- The Nyons soap factory perpetuates traditional, modern craftsmanship.
- It uses natural ingredients such as olive oil, organic oils and animal or vegetable milks.
- Each soap is carefully crafted, from the blending of ingredients to the final packaging.
- The soap factory offers a wide range of products, including soaps, creams, oils and candles.
- Visitors can discover the workshop, take advantage of the boutique and easily visit this soap factory from our campsite.

History of the soap factory
Soap has been made in Nyons since the XVIᵉ century. With its renowned olive oil, the town had everything it took to become a cradle of soapmaking. And this tradition is still very much alive!
The Nyons soap factory takes up this know-how and enhances it every day. Here, artisanal gestures are respected, but they are also supported by modern techniques to guarantee reliable, quality products.
Today, the Nyons soap factory is a must-see address in Drôme provençale. Not only can you discover a wide range of soaps made on site, but you can also delve into the history of this craft, which is part of the local identity.
Ingredients used
The strength of the Nyons soap factory lies in the quality of its ingredients. The base isNyons olive oil, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, ideal for nourishing and protecting the skin.
Organic plant oils such as argan, almond and aloe vera are also used, each with its own specific benefits. Animal and plant milks (donkey’s milk, goat’s milk or organic plant milks) make our soaps particularly gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.
For fragrances, the soap factory relies on the expertise of Grasse’s master perfumers. The result is a wide range of scents, from fruity to floral, woody to spicy.
At the Nyons soap factory, each ingredient is carefully selected to create a soap that is effective, pleasant and gentle on the skin.

The manufacturing process
At the Nyons soap factory, each soap goes through several precise stages. It all begins with the mixing of oils, natural ingredients and fragrances, which form the basis of the soap paste. This preparation is then poured into molds adapted to different formats.
Once unmolded, the soaps are dried and pressed to obtain a homogenous texture that’s pleasant to the touch. Next comes the cutting and stamping stage, which gives the products their final shape and identity.
Finally, the soaps are carefully packaged. The packaging, often illustrated with vintage or Provençal motifs, adds an aesthetic touch that is as seductive as the quality of the product.
This process combines traditional know-how with modern tools, guaranteeing long-lasting, effective, skin-friendly soaps.
The different products on offer
The Nyons soap factory does not limit itself to traditional soaps. In fact, it offers a wide range of products suitable for the whole family and for a variety of uses.
We offer solid soaps in all shapes and fragrances, as well as liquid soaps and shower gels. For sensitive skin, the soap factory has developed specific ranges with organic donkey’s milk, goat’s milk andaloe vera.
Visitors can also discover skincare creams and beauty oils, as well as products for the home: scented candles, diffusers, home fragrances and even household soaps such as ox gall soap, renowned for its ability to remove stains from laundry!
Last but not least, gift boxes and decorated tins are among the most popular items, perfect for giving or taking home as a souvenir of Nyons.


Visit information
How does the tour work?
The Nyons soap factory welcomes visitors in a 200 m² space. Visitors can learn about thehistory of soap and observe certain production stages through a bay window overlooking the workshop, depending on the activity in progress.
On-site, a boutique offers a wide variety of products: solid and liquid soaps, body care products, essential oils, candles, home fragrances, as well as local specialties such asolive oil and honey.
Visitors’ favorite
Donkey milk from the Nyons soap factory is particularly appreciated. It contains mineral salts and trace elements essential to the proper functioning of the epidermis, and instantly relieves your face of ailments such as eczema.
Practical info
If you’re visiting the Drôme Provençale region, here’s what you need to know to plan your visit to the Nyons soap factory:
- Address: 70 rue Félix Maurent, Les Laurons, 26110 Nyons
- Distance to campsite: 22 km, less than 30 minutes by car
- Average length of visit: about 40 minutes
- Admission: free
- Access: parking available, including for coaches, site accessible to people with reduced mobility
A visit to the Nyons soap factory means discovering local know-how, smelling the unique fragrances of its creations and leaving with useful, authentic products.
From Le Garrigon, our campsite near Nyons, this visit is a simple outing, fun to do with children and easy to integrate into your holiday!