A Cherbourg umbrella is also a family heirloom; it's an object imbued with kindness by its very symbolism. When we give it to a loved one, it means sheltering them and offering them a companion in uncertain times.
In addition to being the guarantor of all your adventures, it is not uncommon that thanks to its very high quality and robustness, this emblematic object becomes an heirloom and that beautiful family stories are written around its handle which acquires a patina over time.
This New Year, Le Parapluie de Cherbourg wanted to spoil you by offering the winner an Antibourrasque umbrella in the color of their choice. We wanted to give one of you the opportunity to bring this traveling companion to life.
We called this contest "Once upon a time" . Indeed, at the Manufacture , we are curious to know your most beautiful travel memories and your stories of sharing around our dear and tender umbrellas. We collected your writings by email until midnight on January 23, 2022. On January 24 , one of our talented little hands, our store manager Julia, drew the lucky winner.
Rainy day, windy day
Winter here is usually like this.
To withstand the elements
To be able to leave my apartment, my shelter
I would so love to have a magical power
Not an invisibility cloak, but a climate shield
During the day, anything goes to escape the humidity.
But how can we easily protect ourselves from it?
From my house, through the window, looking up
All day long, in my head and in my heart, a miracle is hoped for
Day after day, during my walks in the city, the rain soaked me to the bone
Day after day, my body and mind sadly emptied themselves
And then, with its lights, its illuminated windows, Christmas arrived
From all this, more than wet, impossible to be able to fully enjoy
For a beautiful gift to give me, on this beautiful evening
Friends and children gathered together
Under the tree, lit up with a thousand balls
Like an enchanted tube, beautifully packaged
Like a dream that seems to come true
I open this package, I feel vibrated
It's beautiful... No, it's sumptuous, it seems so solid
I feel like I'll be able to wander the streets and face the rain and Covid outside.
The next day, and from now on every day
I will walk through my city and cross life, with my friend, my Cherbourg umbrella
Richard C.
Each story delighted us and we are happy to see that you enjoyed sending us your memories as much as we enjoyed reading them. So, even though the competition is over, you can still send us your sweet memories by email to: iletaitunefois@leparapluiedecherbourg.com .
We will be happy to share them on our social networks throughout the year.
Yours faithfully,
The entire team of the Cherbourg Umbrella
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