Charentenay Palotte is a classic French limestone quarried in the Charentenay region. It presents a uniform beige and cream palette, with a subtle, fine grain that gives the surface a smooth, almost velvety appearance. The stone’s consistent texture and muted veining make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, from wall cladding and flooring to bathroom fittings and architectural detailing. Charentenay Palotte works well in polished, honed or brushed finishes, depending on the desired aesthetic. Marmi di Carrara supplies Charentenay Palotte in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained, homogeneous limestone with a beige to cream colour.
Charentenay Palotte is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS02700. 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 Charentenay Palotte 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 Charentenay Palotte per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Charentenay Palotte 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.
