The Laulhère workshops are still located today in the very same place where they were founded in 1840, at the foot of the Béarn Pyrenees, perched above the rushing waters of the Gave d’Oloron. More than 180 years of history, tradition, and savoir-faire are concentrated here to craft the authentic Laulhère beret.

This French emblem has graced the heads of film stars, athletes, musicians, and writers, and has traveled the world thanks to fearless sailors and explorers setting out from the Basque Country. Our berets boldly crossed the 20th century, moving from farmers to workers, from Parisian titi to Latin Quarter jazzmen, from silent film starlets to cigar-smoking revolutionaries and singers with millions of fans. Today, more than ever, enriched by all these intertwined stories, Laulhère berets embody an incredibly diverse heritage that everyone can make their own to express their personal style.

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• To care for your merino wool beret, avoid machine washing, hand washing or dry cleaning to preserve its shape and quality.
• If stained, gently clean your beret with a soft sponge and a little Marseille soap, taking care not to over-wet the wool.
• Always dry your beret flat, in the open air, away from heat and direct light.
• Find all our Laulhère beret care tips in our complete care guide .