Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 08:00 am - 12:00 am 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 08:00 am - 12:00 am 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 08:00 am - 12:00 am 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 08:00 am - 12:00 am 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 08:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Opens Monday at 08:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Soule

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • Created in 1979, it was Pascale Pereira, third generation of sandal maker, who took over the ARMAÏTE company in 2002. Trained by her father, a master craftsman, for 18 years, she has been able to keep this family adventure going.

      In our small workshop in Idaux Mendy, small hands make espadrilles, surrounded by the old machines of yesteryear which still purr like in the good old days. ARMAÏTE has kept the traditional methods of our ancestors: the molding of the soles is done by hand, the rubber is vulcanized on the soles. The outline is always drawn with chalk, on cotton canvas, and cut out with a band saw.

      Our team welcomes you throughout the year in our factory shop to help you discover our creations. To the traditional classic espadrilles are added fancy espadrilles, colorful bags or even different models of purses and key rings.

      We also open the doors of our workshop to you, to share our family passion with you. You will find Claude there, who has braided jute and vulcanized soles for 36 years. You will be able to enter the hubbub of the workshop, to observe the helping hand of the assemblers, who assemble the espadrilles with the same gesture as that of the old ones.

      You can visit the workshop all year round, in groups or individually, by making an appointment at 05 59 28 33 61.

      SCHEDULE:

      • Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Traveller Reviews Armaité

4.4 sur 5 42 reviews

  • Michel Chabod

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Michel Chabod on 09/10/2024

    Thank you for this visit with the manufacturing of espadrilles according to the different phases, starting from the hemp sole, the molding and gluing of it, the cutting of the fabric, then its assembly, with stitching and finishing! All the patterns of the canvases are very pretty and modern! It was a great discovery for me, especially the double stitching of the sole. Thank you very much for your welcome and your “show room”. Bravo also for the bags and all the objects of your production! I recommend your expertise!

  • Cécile Banchereau

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Cécile Banchereau on 22/06/2024

    Very nice surprise! We discovered this address thanks to the Mauleon tourist office. Finally modern espadrilles!!! A multitude of fancy pairs and very attractive prices. Great tips for choosing the right size. We are very satisfied. Recommended without moderation

  • Catherine Guillouet

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Catherine Guillouet on 13/08/2024

    Very interesting visit! Nice welcome, great explanations. We took the opportunity to make some purchases...the hardest part was choosing! Thanks to the whole team 🤗

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Address

ZONE ARTISANALE
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64130 Idaux-Mendy

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Phone : 05 59 28 33 61

GPS coordinates

43° 11'27.19"N, 0° 54'59.2"W

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