{"id":17103,"date":"2025-05-16T12:07:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visiter-manufacture-parapluies-cherbourg\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:42:07","slug":"visit-manufacture-umbrellas-cherbourg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-manufacture-umbrellas-cherbourg\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacture of umbrellas (Cherbourg): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Visiting Cherbourg<\/strong>? Don’t miss the Manufacture des Parapluies<\/strong>. An emblematic tourist institution, a visit here will plunge you into the world of the famous Cherbourg umbrella<\/strong>, the iconic accessory made famous by Jacques Demy<\/strong>‘s film.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’ll find some useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit the Manufacture de Parapluies?<\/h2>\n\n

Is manufacturing worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, the Manufacture de Parapluies is well worth a visit. We enjoyed learning about the history and manufacturing process of<\/strong> Cherbourg’s famous umbrellas. The experience allows you to observe the various stages of creation, from the assembly of the wooden or metal structure to the laying of the canvas, including the making of the ribs. And where better<\/strong> to discover this incredible know-how than in Cherbourg<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n

In our opinion, it’s one of Cherbourg’s best activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Why is the Manufacture de Parapluies famous?<\/h3>\n\n

La Manufacture de Parapluies owes its fame to Jacques Demy’s 1964 film “Les Parapluies de Cherbourg<\/strong> “. This cult film, starring Catherine Deneuve<\/strong>, helped make this weather accessory iconic in a region renowned for its rainfall.<\/p>\n\n

Today, the site perpetuates the tradition and allows visitors to discover how these high-quality umbrellas are made, renowned for their timeless elegance<\/strong> and sturdiness<\/strong> in the face of Norman winds.<\/p>\n\n

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Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n

During our visit, we were naturally keen to find out more about how umbrellas are made. But our favorite moments were:<\/p>\n\n