Among useful everyday accessories, folding umbrellas stand out for their practicality and wide choice of models. Particularly easy to slip into a bag or carry around without sacrificing space, folding umbrellas come in timeless designs.
Read on to find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of retractable umbrellas. We'll also highlight the special features of these compact, elegant umbrella models.
On the one hand, the folding umbrella is strong and sturdy. Despite its foldable design, it's generally made from durable materials that give it extra resistance to the elements. So you can use it to protect you from the rain or the harmful effects of the sun when you're out and about. Thanks to its sturdiness, you'll be able to use it for many years to come, especially when traveling. The key is to choose a top-of-the-range folding umbrella so you're ready for any weather.
When you look at the retractable umbrella model, you quickly realize that it comes in many colors, manufacturing methods, sizes and even frames. The advantage is that you can easily find a folding umbrella model for both men and women. In addition, the French brand Le Parapluie de Cherbourg offers you its top-of-the-range French folding umbrella model, the Voyageur.
One of the advantages of the folding umbrella is that it slips easily into a handbag, briefcase or suitcase. Its practicality means it won't get in the way when you're traveling or on the move. And thanks to its retractable feature, you can take it with you wherever you go, so you're one step ahead of the weather! When it starts raining, simply press a small button and the umbrella opens automatically. This travel umbrella offers real everyday comfort.
While using an automatic folding umbrella for women or men offers many advantages for everyday use, it can have a few drawbacks. On the one hand, a folding umbrella generally takes longer to dry than a cane umbrella, due to its many small sections and folding structure. However, if you leave it open in a place with low humidity, it will dry quickly.
While retractable umbrellas' folding structure and automatic opening give them their practicality, they also make them less durable over time. Unfortunately, the mechanisms can wear out over the years, unlike cane umbrellas or more traditional umbrellas. However, by turning to a French folding umbrella crafted through unique know-how and top-of-the-range materials, like the Voyageur, you'll manage to increase its longevity.
Finally, while umbrellas are our best allies against rain and gusts of wind, some models, such as folding umbrellas, are less resistant to wind. But that doesn't mean they're not resistant to gusts. For example, folding umbrellas designed by Le Parapluie de Cherbourg can withstand wind speeds of up to 100 km/h.
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Among Le Parapluie de Cherbourg's flagship folding and solid umbrellas, we invite you to discover the Le Voyageur model. This is one of the most practical umbrellas in the collection. It's a retractable travel umbrella that opens automatically. It offers real comfort and accompanies you on your travels, as you can easily slip it into your bag or suitcase. It features a straight handle in Jura hornbeam or curved handle in stained maple. If you wish, you can buy it with its matching carrying case!
The French brand Le Parapluie de Cherbourg stands out for its unique know-how. This enables it to design umbrellas synonymous with solidity and durability, notably through its choice of materials. The Voyageur is a mixed folding umbrella that stands out for its innovative character and boldness. Its frame is fashioned from a steel pole and ribs. The fabric is made of taffeta.
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg's know-how, inherited since 1800 in Cherbourg, makes it a point of honor to manufacture top-of-the-range, particularly hard-wearing accessories. The Le Voyageur small folding umbrella is Made in France. It's an umbrella made by hand in our Manufacture in Cherbourg. As a living heritage company, Le Parapluie de Cherbourg favors the development of innovation and the excellence of its know-how in the manufacture of this unique and timeless folding umbrella.
To protect you against any manufacturing defects, we offer a 2-year warranty on the purchase of this folding umbrella model, as well as lifetime after-sales service.
As the folding umbrella is considered a true fashion accessory, it comes in many modern colors. Since it's a mixed umbrella, you can personalize it by choosing from over 20 colors.
If you like bright colors, turn to our orange, red, yellow, fuchsia or mint shades. If you're looking for more sober colors, choose anthracite, beige, burgundy or black.
The important thing is that you can find the color that suits your style and taste from among all the colors we offer. Note that if you'd like to buy a carrying case for your umbrella, the colors of these two accessories can be coordinated.
You can embroider your initials directly on your "Le Voyageur" umbrella to personalize it. This small detail is particularly appreciated by lovers of fine collectible accessories.
If you're looking for an innovative, practical and sturdy umbrella, we recommend a folding umbrella. These types of umbrella are easy to slip into a handbag or suitcase and take with you wherever you go. Le Voyageur is a unique umbrella model that stands out for its wind resistance, Made in France manufacturing and wide range of colors. If you would like us to customize your umbrella with embroidery or special colors, please let us know.
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