La Manufacture: an extraordinary umbrella factory

The Manufacture reveals all its secrets through guided and self-guided tours throughout the year. You'll discover how a Cherbourg umbrella is made, as well as its history and creations.

Quality grows people

The Manufacture de la marque Le Parapluie de Cherbourg is the vibrant heart of this beautiful 100% French adventure. The men and women who work here are passionate about their art and love a job well done. Quality craftsmen who have succeeded in perpetuating exceptional French know-how, they expertly design unique creations, synonymous with strength and elegance.

Flawless construction

Designed in the Cherbourg umbrella factory in the heart of downtown Cherbourg, they are handcrafted with a motto of zero fault, zero defect. Le Parapluie de Cherbourg is crafted with the utmost care to offer you a work that will accompany you in all your activities.

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Quality and craftsmanship

You'll find unrivalled quality in Le Parapluie de Cherbourg, thanks to its unique feel, harmonious sound and extraordinary strength. Starting with the unique feel of the canvas, you can't resist caressing the turned or curved handles in precious woods or leather.

Then there's the recognizable beauty of its pronounced curve, its unique allure and the regular curvature of its ribs. The sound when you open it is a guarantee of its quality, and the feel of this beautiful work will transport you. In fact, each model evokes that special sound that reassures you of its quality.

The Haussmann boutique

The Haussmann-style boutique features all Le Parapluie de Cherbourg models, as well as unique collections. In this showcase, you can create your own bespoke model and personalize it with embroidery of your initials.

The Haussmannian boutique boasts numerous models with an elegant color palette to satisfy the most discreet as well as the most daring among you. In particular, you'll find unique and collector's collections made for specific events.

Le Parapluie de Cherbourg: visit the umbrella factory

Our umbrella factory, La Manufacture, reveals all its secrets through guided and self-guided tours throughout the year. You'll discover how a Cherbourg umbrella is made, as well as its history and creations. Located in the heart of the city, the Manufacture is housed in the former Banque de France building on Quai Alexandre III, opposite the docks.

This unique place, with its Haussmannian allure, is the setting for Le Parapluie de Cherbourg. The visit reveals its private salons overlooking the harbor, where you are welcomed to contemplate exhibitions of paintings and photos by artists. Discover this exceptional place here.

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