Fabrique de Parapluies

Poitiers

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Fabrique de Parapluies

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.

Shopping

No trip to Poitiers is complete without a visit to the local arts and crafts shops. Start with the picturesque Grand Rue and its ample assortment of traditional shops, and continue down Rue des Cordeliers, a true shopper's paradise. Here you will find an endless selection of national and international shops, including bakeries, clothes retail shops, and the Cordelier mall, one of the city's favourite shopping destinations.