Our story

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The real
Gardianne boot

Michel has a diploma for the profession of sewer, maker, finisher in shoes

The adventure began as soon as Michel obtained his diploma in Romans, the shoe capital. The apprenticeship lasted 7 years.
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Start of sandal production.

1983

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The Camargue shoe,
souvenir photos

In the Vernet family, shoes are a family affair, everyone has a role to play in this adventure!
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Construction of the factory in Bousquet d'Orb and creation of the "El Lobo" brand

1985

It is Michel who imagines, creates and designs all the brand's models. Michel therefore left his native Drôme to continue making sandals and to start making Indian moccasins with the creation of the "El Lobo" brand.
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Consolidation of all production in the Lunel factory.

1992

They also opened two shops: one in Lunel and the other in Grau du Roi. A shop that still exists where Caroline welcomes you with pleasure.
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1990s

An international success story

Expansion of the range to include a collection of fringed garments (very fashionable at the time). Pieces always imagined and designed by Michel.

Throughout this period, the company never stopped working hard! The factory had 47 employees, 700 retailers distributed the brand throughout France and abroad. Twice a year, La Camarguaise participated in exhibitions. They even went so far as to exhibit in Denver Colorado.
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Miss Languedoc 1994
the new muse of the brand

1994

Michel creates a dress especially for Miss Languedoc 1994. She later became the brand's model.
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Start of the partnership with Portugal.

The 2000s

A day off in Lisbon! In the 2000s, as the age of retirement approached and no one was available to take over the production, the Vernet family decided to keep the brand but to entrust the production to Portugal. They chose a factory that remained faithful to their quality requirements. This factory already manufactures for major brands such as Free Lance or Aigle.

The team travels there regularly to continue to create new models and ensure that the manufacturing process runs smoothly.

All the sandal collections are made in France.
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Family photo of La Camarguaise.

2022

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