Petrographic description
Montmoyen is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS01603. 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.
Montmoyen Stone: complete guide
Overview
Montmoyen Stone is a fine-grained limestone from Burgundy with a light beige tone. It is valued for its understated, uniform appearance, suitable for both floors and cladding.
History and origin
It takes its name from the village of Montmoyen, in the Côte-d'Or, an area of Burgundy rich in building limestones. Burgundy stones have long been exported for paving and cladding thanks to their quality. Montmoyen belongs to this tradition as a limestone with a neutral, versatile colour. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request, as slabs and bespoke formats.
Appearance
The light beige background shows fine mottling and occasional fossil traces or small darker veins. Variability between slabs is limited but present, as in all natural limestones. Honed, it has a soft, satin look, while an antiqued or brushed finish enhances its texture.
Uses
It lends itself to interior floors, wall cladding, stairs and bathrooms with a classic or minimalist style. Outdoors it can be used for cladding and, after checking the frost resistance of the batch, for paving; in the kitchen, care is needed with acidic stains.
Care and maintenance
For daily cleaning, water and a pH-neutral detergent are all that is needed. A stain-proofing impregnator is recommended in bathrooms and living areas; any marks caused by acids can be removed by professional re-honing.
- Classification
- fine-grained limestone
- Density
- approx. 2,400-2,600 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- medium to low
- Main use
- floors and cladding
- Acid resistance
- low: avoid vinegar, citrus and anti-limescale products
FAQ
Is Montmoyen 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 Montmoyen per m²?
Indicative price from €85/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 Montmoyen 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.
