The English umbrella is a luxury accessory. Its brass finish and carbon fiber ribs make it the ultimate high-end umbrella. What makes it special is that it's made from a single piece of curved solid wood, which we adapt to the height of each customer. It can be used for...

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Tired of disposable umbrellas that turn over and break, only to end up in the trash? At François you'll find wind-resistant umbrellas, even for the seaside, thanks to their carbon fiber or fiberglass ribs. Which of our umbrellas are wind-resistant? Today, we are...

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Here are our tips on how to buy a good umbrella and how to recognize a quality umbrella. Choose an umbrella manufacturer with real expertise! How to buy a good umbrella? Make sure it's made locally. Don't buy from a retailer who is an intermediary and won't know...

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The real shepherd's umbrella is almost as big as a small parasol, and is also known "country umbrella" . Its distinctive feature, apart from its large diameter, is its pure cotton canvas for protection from the rain and sun, and its wooden ribs for protection against lightning strikes...

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Our customers sometimes hesitate between a folding umbrella or a straight umbrella. The choice of this type of umbrella will depend on several criteria. The most important thing when choosing an umbrella is that it suits you and your lifestyle.If you tend to take public transport or go...

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Looking for an umbrella made in France? At François, you'll find them for men, women and even children! In different diameters to cover one or two people, to protect you from the sun and rain like the Berger umbrella and parasol, and even the English umbrella which represents...

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For once: umbrellas that won't be used to protect you from the rain! Two customers look in the window and enter our store, intrigued by the diversity of our umbrellas. They'd never seen handmade umbrellas before on their travels around the world. They...

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An umbrella is made of wood, textile and metal. It's designed to protect you from the rain, but it mustn't get wet after use. How do I dry my umbrella? After use, dry it open (handle down) and close it only when it's dry. Never put...

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In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your men's folding umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and here's how we demonstrate it to our customers. To close your men's folding umbrella properly, pull the runner in which the...

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In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your women's folding umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and here's how we demonstrate it to our customers. To close your women's folding umbrella properly, pull the runner in which the...

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Here's our October 7, 2024 appearance on Météo à la carte, enjoy !

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In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to close and fold your straight umbrella. This is a frequently asked question in our store, and this is how we demonstrate it to our customers. Close your straight umbrella until it clicks. Then make sure your 8 folds stand out to the outside. Position your hand...

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