Soap Museum

The Audi Foundation restored this vaulted historic soap factory as a museum tracing ingredients, tools, production, drying, and the craft’s place in Saida’s social history.

Restored vaulted interior of Sidon Soap Museum
Restored vaulted interior of Sidon Soap Museum

Why visit

The Audi Foundation restored this vaulted historic soap factory as a museum tracing ingredients, tools, production, drying, and the craft’s place in Saida’s social history.

Ways to experience this place

  1. Follow the soapmaking trail

    See the old tools, ingredients, molds, drying methods, and vaulted rooms of the restored factory.

  2. Watch the museum film

    The interpretation route includes a short film explaining traditional olive-oil soap production.

  3. Shop Sidonian craft

    Browse local soap, blown glass, linen, and handmade objects in the Sidonia boutique.

Plan your visit

Location
Raymond Audi Street, Old Saida
Suggested time
45–70 minutes
Hours and access
Published hours vary by source; confirm directly before visiting.
Best time
Morning, before the old-city lanes become busy
Admission
Visit Saida publishes a modest museum admission fee; children under 12 are listed as free. Confirm the current rate directly.
Good for
Craft · design · families · shopping

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Sources and visitor information

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