$ 25.35
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Dimensions: 16" x Random Length x 3/4"
FROSTPROOF
In-Stock: 4520 SF
Provenance: Bourgogne, France
Château de Germolles is one of Burgundy’s most exceptional 14th-century ducal residences—celebrated not for military grandeur, but for refinement, comfort, and cultivated taste. Built using limestone quarried from the surrounding Bourgogne countryside, Germolles reflects a regional tradition in which stone was selected, shaped, and laid entirely by hand, guided by proportion and permanence rather than perfection.
Our Antiqued French Limestone Flooring Hand-Finished Bourgogne Stone - Château de Germolles Collection continues this lineage. Quarried from the same Burgundian region, each stone is hand cut and hand finished using masonry techniques rooted in the medieval period. Master masons once shaped limestone with point and tooth chisels, dressed faces by eye, and softened edges naturally, allowing floors to settle, breathe, and age over centuries. Subtle surface movement, gentle undulation, and arrised edges were not flaws—but hallmarks of craftsmanship.
The character of this flooring echoes the quiet authority of château interiors like Germolles: stone worn smooth by time, enriched by light, and grounded in place. The patina is understated and authentic, revealing mineral depth and fossil detail that speak to Burgundy’s geology and architectural heritage. Subtle variations of warm gold, beige, cream, and soft gray move gently across the surface, yet the floor reads as beautifully uniform, as each hue remains within the same harmonious value range and tonal family.
Antiqued Burgundian limestone flooring paired with wide-plank French oak floors creates the timeless dialogue of stone and wood found in historic French château interiors. Installed today, the combination of this limestone and French oak floor brings the enduring elegance of French château floors into heritage, luxury interiors—rooted in history, shaped by hand, and designed to age with lasting 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.
