Fontfreyde is an elegant French sandstone renowned for its warm beige and cream tones. Quarried in France, this natural stone features a fine, uniform grain and occasional subtle layering that adds depth without overwhelming veining. Its neutral palette makes it ideal for both interior and exterior cladding, flooring, and wet areas. Suitable finishes include honed, brushed, or flamed textures to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Fontfreyde in raw blocks and precision-cut slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm thickness, offering custom cut-to-size solutions. Each order is accompanied by photos of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring accuracy. As a premium sandstone from France, Fontfreyde delivers timeless beauty for any project.
Petrographic description
This is a sedimentary sandstone from France, characterized by a calcareous or siliceous cement with well-sorted quartz grains. The matrix typically presents fine to medium grain size with a compact texture, resulting in a durable natural stone suitable for various architectural applications.
Fontfreyde is a Sandstone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRSA00079. 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 Fontfreyde 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 Fontfreyde 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 Fontfreyde 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.
