François' family in Poitiers has been making umbrellas for over a century ! Genuine expertise handed down through 5 generations. Here's a video showing some of the steps involved in making an umbrella. From cutting the fabric to ironing. You can also see how the rattan's ribs of the Sheperd's umbrella is made. We'd like to thank Ori...

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Our last appearance on the 1 p.m. news on TF1 on January 11, 2023. The François umbrella factory has still been present for over 140 years! Strong and resistant umbrellas for men, women and children and even parasols to protect against UV rays. The François have been manufacturers and repairers for 5 generations in Poitiers.…

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Here is a presentation of the François Umbrella Factory by the 4th and 5th generation, François Pierre and Lagardère Lilyan, following the Stars and Trades competition in the “Responsible” category for which we finished 1st craftsman in the department and 2nd in New Aquitaine .

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At François we have very old period materials. Our umbrella factory is over a century old, we can for example use old steel or baleen ribs, handles in ebony, horn, leather, plates and brass tips, needles made of bone or different metals as in the past. This allows us…

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Every year Frédérick Gersal, journalist and history columnist, comes to visit us to expand his collection of François umbrellas! Indeed, an umbrella is an accessory that can match an outfit: “I must have 8 or 10, it needed one of each color, for a red bow tie, a red umbrella”. Who knows,…

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Here is a superb video on the artisanal manufacture of umbrellas produced by IKKI VIDÉO! We thank him for his passion and his careful work ☔ Enjoy watching 🌂

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We are very proud to have welcomed Stéphane Bern to our store in Saint Bertrand de Comminges, which is one of the most beautiful villages in France: https://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/fr/nos- villages/saint-bertrand-de-comminges/Here he is with his magnificent English chestnut walking umbrella in jacquard weave!

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François umbrellas on TV! You will be able to watch on this page: A video from TF1 on the 1 p.m. news on October 20, 2020 A video from FR3: Météo à la carte show A video from Arte: Daily show A video from TF1 on the 1 p.m. news from Jean Pierre…

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À la FABRIQUE DE PARAPLUIES, pour tous les parapluies anglais,nous vous proposons de choisir votre bois et de l’adapter à votre taille.Ces informations sont sélectionnables dans le formulaire de commandeVoici les différents types d’essences de bois que nous vous proposons: Bois de Congo   Bois de Noisetier : en Rupture de stock   Bois de…

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We had the honor and privilege of welcoming Édouard Baer into our boutique! Here he is proudly brandishing his beautiful custom-made English wild olive walking umbrella: “Long live Maison François!”

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