Fontvieille Tendre is a refined limestone sourced from France, renowned for its subtle beige and cream palette that exudes understated elegance. The stone displays a fine, uniform grain with gentle veining, offering a smooth, natural surface that adapts well to a variety of design contexts. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, Fontvieille Tendre excels in kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, and cladding, especially when finished with a satin or polished glaze to enhance its subtle hues. Marmi di Carrara supplies this stone in ready‑to‑use blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, with cut‑to‑size options and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase, ensuring architects and designers can make informed decisions.
Petrographic description
Typically beige and cream limestone.
Fontvieille Tendre is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS02326. 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 Fontvieille Tendre 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 Fontvieille Tendre 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 Fontvieille Tendre 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.
