Brissonieres sandstone is a distinguished natural stone sourced from the quarries of France, celebrated for its warm and inviting aesthetic. This beige and cream sandstone features a consistent, fine-grained texture that provides a timeless elegance suitable for various architectural applications. Its subtle tonal variations add depth without overwhelming design schemes, making it an ideal choice for interior flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom vanity tops. The material accepts honed and polished finishes beautifully, highlighting its natural softness. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply this premium French stone as raw blocks or precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. We also offer custom cut-to-size solutions tailored to your project specifications. To ensure satisfaction, we provide high-resolution photos of the actual slabs before purchase, guaranteeing transparency and quality for architects and designers seeking authentic Brissonieres sandstone.
Petrographic description
Typically, Brissonieres is a sedimentary sandstone characterized by a fine to medium grain and a cohesive calcareous matrix, presenting a stable and uniform structure consistent with French sedimentary deposits.
Brissonieres is a Sandstone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRSA00091. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every sandstone, 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, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
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 Brissonieres suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Brissonieres per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Brissonieres 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.
