This became a long-lasting family business and today it is Charles, Jean-Pierre’s son who has taken control of the company. Cherbourg umbrellas are exported all over the world and have become a symbol of French-manufactured umbrellas. The high quality materials used and technical nature of the product have made the Cherbourg umbrella a great success in France and abroad, thanks to its top-quality and innovation.
The shop is on the docks near the town centre in a 19th century building with mouldings and pilasters decorated with acanthus leaves. The shop has a wide range of luxury umbrellas adapted to all, as well as silk products, gloves, headwear, crystal, porcelaine, small leather goods and lots of other products made from high-quality materials. Jean-Pierre Yvon, creator of the brand, took care of the interior design himself, ordering made-to-measure furniture that restored this building to its former glory.