Boulonnais is a classic French limestone quarried in the historic regions of northern France. Its uniform beige and cream palette, combined with a subtle, fine grain and occasional gentle veining, gives it a timeless, elegant appearance that suits both contemporary and traditional projects. The stone is ideal for flooring, wall cladding, bathroom surfaces and sculptural elements, and it performs well in polished, honed or brushed finishes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Boulonnais in robust blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and providing high‑resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring confidence in every selection.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained limestone of beige to cream tones.
Boulonnais is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS00221. 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 Boulonnais 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 Boulonnais per m²?
Indicative price from €75/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 Boulonnais 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.
