$ 36.00
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Dimensions: 6 3/8" x 7 1/4" x 7/8" to 1 1/8" thick
In-Stock Lot: 447 SF - FOB West Hatfield, MA
Provenance: Centre-Val de Loire-Sologne, France
Cost - $36.00/SF
Sologne, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of central France, is a landscape defined by forests, ponds, and sandy clay soils that have shaped its identity for centuries. South of Orléans and bordered by the Loire and Cher valleys, this rural territory became known not only for its noble hunting estates but also for its historic clay quarries, where the region’s distinctive iron-rich earth was dug for centuries to produce terra cotta. By the 17th and 18th centuries, Sologne had developed a reputation for hand-pressed tiles, bricks, and paving materials, their warm russet hues reflecting the mineral makeup of the local clay. These terra cotta tiles—used in farmhouses, manors, and rural châteaux—embody the rustic elegance and lived patina characteristic of traditional French architecture.
This French reclaimed terra cotta tile lot from Sologne has historic patina, creating softened edges. Its unique color variations of earth, clay, terra cotta, cream, peach and almond green-gray will allow for a variety of interior color palettes. For our design board, we paired it with our Antiqued French Oak Floors Great House Collection in Weathered Grey. For Period homes, this authentic clay tile floor would add a defined historic elegance to the interior.
Today, reclaimed Sologne terra cotta carries the quiet history of the region: subtle color variances, softened edges, and a time-worn surface shaped by the artisans who once worked this storied land.
Recommended Sealer after Installation: Akemi Stone Impregnation for French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Tile Flooring
Cleaning and Maintenance: Vacuum, then clean with Black Soap (Savon Noir) to disinfect, maintain, protect and enhance patina.
