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Fabrique de Parapluies
The guide was updated:Four generations of the François family have run this handcrafted umbrellas factory-store for more than a century. Based at 137 Grand Rue since its foundation in 1882, this lovely, historic workshop still manage to fabric its products at the highest quality: in fact, if you want to order an umbrella, you might have to wait for a rather long time, as some of the materials are very hard to find.
Useful Information
- Address: 137 Grand Rue, Poitiers
- More Info: Closed on Mondays and Sundays
- Opening hours: 10:00-12:30 14:30-18:30 (Tuesday to Saturday)
- Website: www.parapluie-artisanal.com
- Phone: +33 5 49 41 18 77
- Email: parapluie.artisanal@gmail.com
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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Four generations of the François family have run this handcrafted umbrellas factory-store for more than a century. Based at 137 Grand Rue since its foundation in 1882, this lovely, historic workshop still manage to fabric its products at the highest quality: in fact, if you want to order an umbrella, you might have to wait for a rather long time, as some of the materials are very hard to find.
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