21 Chaussée de la Madeleine, Nantes, France.
Starting in 1909 by the Fountineau family. Named after the founder's mother, Stella made its mark in racing circles.
The factory had a serious fire in 1975 and ceased production.
Updated 8.17.2021
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Bobet, Barbotin & Msrr. Fountineau
Louison Bobet on the cover of a 1955
magazine
Two badges as used on Stella
bikes
1972 catalog cover...
Model SX-73,
photos from
1970s Bicycling! magazine....