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Provenance: Poitou-Charentes, France
In-Stock Lot - 750 SF, sold by the lot
Dimensions: Random Sizes x 1 1/4" thick
Call for Pricing and to Order (413) 247-6191
Salvaged from a circa 1620 farmhouse in the southwest region of France, this exceptional antique French limestone floor encompasses 750 square feet of authentic 17th-century architectural history. To source a reclaimed French limestone floor of this beauty, scale, and integrity is extraordinarily rare.
The palette embodies classic French limestone tones — ivory, cream, soft gray, warm rust, and muted ochre — enriched by a genuine 17th-century patina developed over centuries of use. The surface carries the quiet movement and tonal variation only time can produce, bringing immediate depth, permanence, and architectural authenticity to refined interiors.
Quarried since Roman times, French limestone remains a defining material in historic French architecture, from rural farmhouses to grand estates. Its enduring strength, subtle luminosity, and natural variation make it one of the most sought-after reclaimed stone flooring materials for luxury renovations and historic restorations.
To complement this prestigious limestone floor, we propose The Queen’s Hamlet from our Kings of France 18th Century French Oak Flooring Collection. The shared light and dark tonal values between this antiqued French oak and the limestone’s ivory and ochre undertones create a harmonious dialogue between wood and stone. When paired correctly, the materials elevate one another — magnifying texture, patina, and architectural presence into an interior of remarkable French elegance and timeless charm.
This is more than reclaimed stone flooring; it is an authentic French limestone foundation capable of transforming a space into one of historic depth and enduring beauty.
Recommended Sealer after Installation: Akemi Stain Repellent Nano Effect for French Limestone and Belgian Bluestone Flooring
Cleaning and Maintenance: Vacuum, then clean with Black Soap (Savon Noir) to disinfect, maintain, protect and enhance patina
