Alphonse leather backpack

Alphonse leather backpack

550,00 € EUR
550,00 € EUR
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  • Vegetable tanned leather From a Spanish tannery
  • Free delivery Delivery is free, don't hesitate to treat yourself to a piece.
  • Secure payment Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Paypal, Maestro, Sofort, iDEAL
  • Craftsmanship A piece that ages well, develops a patina, can be maintained and repaired.
  • Made in France Made with love in France (Paris, Biarritz, Tours)

Made in France in a Parisian factory 🇫🇷

Colours available : Honey (camel), Chocolate (chocolate), Dark.

In full grain leather (dimension : 30 x 39 x 12,5 cm)

Customizable: you can add the text of your choice inside

Leather backpack for man or woman simple and elegant. Perfect to accompany you in your daily life, this Alphonse backpack with its vintage style is made to last. It is made in France in a factory located in the heart of Paris. The leather used is full grain cowhide leather, vegetable tanned.

Vegetable tanned leather

The leathers we use for our products are carefully selected from the best Spanish, French and Italian tanneries.

How to take care of your leather bag?

To prevent leather from drying out, cracking or discoloring unevenly, try to protect it from direct heat and sunlight for prolonged periods.

Step 1: Remove impurities and dust Using a soft cloth, wipe the surface and every corner of the leather of your bag.

Step 2: Apply nourishing beeswax-based milk Using a clean cloth, apply the milk delicately and in a single, very thin layer to make it penetrate well. This step helps protect your leather bag against drying out as well as nourishing and waterproofing it.

Step 3: Polish the leather piece

After application, let the leather rest for a few moments then buff it using a soft, clean cloth.

HOW DOES CUSTOMIZATION WORK?

To make your piece even more unique, we suggest you add a text, a quote, initials, a first or last name, a date... to your piece of leather goods.

1 - Add your text in the space provided: 'Personalization'

Read again carefully.

Please note: the larger your message, the smaller the text will be.

For accessories: maximum 10 characters.

For bags and pouches: maximum 100 characters.

2 - Your text is then engraved by our craftsmen on your piece using laser engraving

The laser burns the leather very lightly, your text will always be black/brown.

3 - Made to measure in our Paris Workshop

Please note: no returns possible for personalized pieces.

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Leather goods Made in France

French know-how at the heart of each creation

At the heart of our vision since 2018, Valet de Pique, made-in-France leather goods, perpetuates an exceptional heritage. Our leather workshops, active since 1955, keep alive a centuries-old tradition, passionately passed down from generation to generation, from craftsman to craftsman.

Each Valet de Pique creation embodies the soul of French craftsmanship. Our master leatherworkers, heirs to ancestral know-how, meticulously craft exceptional pieces that will endure for decades. This jealously preserved expertise makes each item a unique work, a testament to French excellence.

Our Network of Excellence


We work closely with three partner leather workshops strategically located throughout France. This alliance allows us to preserve the diversity of regional techniques while maintaining the highest quality standards for which French leather goods are renowned.

Our French leather craftsmen have mastered the art of crafting full-grain leather, selected from environmentally friendly French tanneries. Each piece requires between 8 and 15 hours of meticulous work, guaranteeing an impeccable finish that will last for decades.

Why choose authentic leather goods made in France?

A preserved living heritage

French artisanal leather goods are built on a heritage of over 400 years of expertise. Valet de Pique continues this tradition by perpetuating ancestral techniques: hand-sewing saddle stitching, vegetable dyeing, and natural patina. These techniques guarantee exceptional durability, with our creations lasting 15 to 25 years.

Noble and durable materials

Our exceptional French leather comes exclusively from certified tanneries using environmentally friendly vegetable tanning processes. This sustainable approach meets the expectations of the 60% of French consumers who are ready to invest in high-quality, eco-responsible products.

Innovation in the service of tradition

Valet de Pique incorporates the latest technological innovations while respecting traditional methods. Our workshops use modern precision tools for cutting, while maintaining the manual sewing that has made the reputation of leather goods made in France .

Valet de Pique creations: excellence and modernity

Signature collections

Our made-in-France leather goods range includes iconic pieces designed for modern men and women. Each Valet de Pique collection celebrates the French art of living through clean, timeless lines.

Personalization and tailor-made

True to the tradition of bespoke French leather goods , Valet de Pique offers exclusive customization services. Our artisans adapt colors, finishes, and markings to your preferences, creating unique pieces that reflect your personality.

Valet de Pique leather goods collection made in France featuring customizable wallets

The sustainable commitment of our French leather goods

As part of a circular economy approach, Valet de Pique is committed to eco-responsible leather goods made in France . Our workshop favors short supply chains, reducing the carbon footprint by 40% compared to outsourced production.

Lifetime repair and maintenance

In keeping with the ethos of sustainable leather goods made in France , we offer a lifetime repair and maintenance service. This approach extends the life of your pieces while preserving their original beauty.

Frequently asked questions about leather goods made in France

What distinguishes leather goods made in France?

Leather goods made in France are distinguished by their centuries-old craftsmanship, the use of exceptional leathers, traditional shaping techniques, and rigorous quality control. Each piece reflects the excellence of French heritage. At Valet de Pique, we are saddlers before we are leatherworkers: a technique specific to the manufacture of a horse saddle.

Why choose Valet de Pique for your leather goods?

Valet de Pique combines authentic French craftsmanship with select, high-quality materials. Our leather craftsmen perpetuate traditional techniques while incorporating sustainable innovations to create exceptional pieces.

How to maintain leather goods made in France?

Maintaining French leather goods requires specific products: cleaning with a soft cloth, applying a nourishing cream every 6 months, and protecting against humidity. Our experts will assist you with personalized advice.

What is the lifespan of a Jack of Spades creation?

Thanks to our superior quality made in France leather goods and our artisanal techniques, our creations accompany their owners for 15 to 25 years with proper care, developing a unique patina over time.

Join the excellence of French leather goods

Choosing Valet de Pique means investing in the excellence of leather goods made in France while supporting French artisanal heritage. Our creations embody the French art of living, combining refinement, sustainability, and responsible innovation.

Discover our exceptional expertise and be captivated by the authenticity of our handcrafted creations. Each Valet de Pique piece tells the story of French excellence, passionately passed down by our master craftsmen.

Historical know-how

workshop made in France

Your piece is made in a family factory making pieces with quality, precision, finesse resulting from the passion and nobility of our craftsmen.

Our know-how is historic. It is the fruit of a heritage passed down from generation to generation.

Mixed with full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather for guaranteed longevity.

Vegetable tanned leather, the most durable

The leathers we use for our products are carefully selected from the best Spanish, French and Italian tanneries.

These family tanneries have exceptional know-how and supply the most exclusive luxury brands, while ensuring they apply the best practices of sustainable development with regard to their water consumption and the treatment of their waste.

frequently asked Questions

Why call this backpack Alphonse?

Alphonse de Lamartine is an emblematic figure of French poetry and romanticism. A lover of travel, and in particular of the Orient, this poet in search of an existential meaning inspires Valet de pique to create his first backpack, “Alphonse”. What's better than a backpack for traveling? “There is no man more complete than the one who has traveled a lot, who has changed the form of his thought and his life twenty times” - Lamartine

Timeless leather backpack

The Alphonse leather backpack takes a classic backpack design. Our desire is to create a piece that is the fruit of 60 years of know-how, a backpack that will stand the test of time. This is why each backpack is numbered and dated to mark the piece over time and make it unique.

Where is this leather backpack made?

Alphonse is made in a factory in the heart of Paris. In a family business that has worked in the field since 1920, as a saddler, saddler, harness maker. It is currently the fifth generation that runs the company. Product quality is their watchword. I might as well tell you that this bag is solid.

What leather is used and where does it come from?

The leather comes from a family tannery that has worked with leather for decades, combining craftsmanship and cutting-edge techniques. The vegetable tanning process is based on the use of tannins, extracted from the bark of trees which are responsible for transforming animal skin into a material resistant to the effects of time. A natural aging quality which will even increase the characteristics of the leather making it unique: color, shine, expression…