Bidache is a natural limestone quarried in France, renowned for its warm beige and cream palette. The stone displays a subtle, fine grain and a smooth, homogeneous surface with occasional faint veining that adds depth without overwhelming the overall softness. Its consistent colour and texture make Bidache ideal for both interior and exterior applications, such as wall cladding, flooring, bathroom vanity tops, and high‑end furniture. The stone performs best in honed or polished finishes, highlighting its elegant tone while preserving durability. Marmi di Carrara supplies Bidache in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and providing authentic slab photographs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained limestone with a uniform beige to cream colour.
Bidache is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS02953. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Bidache suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bidache per m²?
Indicative price from €100/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Bidache shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
