Les Savons d'Aure Artisanal soap factory in Arreau

A HANDCRAFTED SOUVENIR MADE IN THE HEART OF THE HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES

Local know-how and natural ingredients

Based in Arreau, in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, Cathy and her soap factory " Les Savons d'Aure" offer a range of artisanal soaps designed with respect for tradition and the environment. Each soap is handmade using the cold saponification process, which preserves the benefits of carefully selected vegetable oils, natural butters and essential oils. Committed to a local and responsible approach, the soap factory promotes the resources of the Aure valley and relies on mastered know-how to offer products that are simple, effective and respectful of the skin. With its soft scents, creamy textures and recognized benefits, each soap becomes an authentic souvenir of the Pyrenees to take home.

An ideal gift to please or treat yourself

Natural, aesthetic and useful products

Whether you're looking to bring back a useful souvenir, offer a local gift or extend the benefits of a mountain stay, Savons d'Aure is a gift idea that's both elegant and practical. The Arreau boutique offers a wide selection of products: superfatted soaps, solid shampoos, moisturizing balms, but also wooden accessories, hand-sewn textile pouches and custom-made boxes. Each creation is the result of attention paid to quality, raw materials and environmental impact. The simple, recyclable or reusable packaging contributes to more conscious consumption. All in a warm atmosphere, which reflects the mountain identity of the Aure valley and its artisanal richness.

A sensory experience and an encounter with the territory

A boutique anchored in the local landscape

The Savons d'Aure boutique, ideally located in Arreau, invites you to explore the senses and engage in dialogue with a designer passionate about mountain plants and natural cosmetics. Open all year round, it has become a popular destination for visitors looking for authentic products, far from industrial circuits. Buying a soap here also means taking away a little of the valley: its pure air, its resin aromas, its inspiring landscapes. Through its products, the soap factory conveys the values of simple and committed craftsmanship, in harmony with the Pyrenean environment. A great way to extend the spirit of your stay while supporting the local economy.

Choosing Les Savons d'Aure means bringing back a useful, healthy and local souvenir, while promoting quality Pyrenean craftsmanship and ethical production.

Katy welcomes you to her shop from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bagnères de Bigorre market every Saturday morning

And during the summer school holidays (July/August/September) from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• At the Vieille Aure market on Tuesday morning
• At the Arreau market on Thursday morning
• At the Night Markets JULY & AUGUST
• Tuesday in Arreau and Wednesday in Saint-Lary.

Soap making demonstration at the soap factory every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. (free) at the shop from July 1 to September 30 and during the winter school holidays.

Workshop : Come learn how to make soap, and take home the recipe, your bar of soap, and its mold (for a fee). By appointment only.