France has one of the most diverse ranges of natural stones with a wide spectrum of colours and textures. The main mining areas where SELECTED STONES FRANCE operates are:

Alps

Famous and timeless 'Bleu de Savoie' marble.

Bugey Plateau

High-density stones, frost resistant, ideal for intensive paving or outdoor use: Hauteville, Villebois, Chandoré, etc.

Châtillonnais (North Burgundy)

Medium density stones with remarkable colours: Beaumanière, St Marc, Magny, etc.

Languedoc Roussillon

- High-density stones with intense colours: Pompignan, Rouge du Roi, Brèche Nouvelle, Bleu de France, Tavel Beige... - Unique and historical marbles: Rouge Griotte, Rouge du Roi, Fleur de Pêcher, Kuros Doré, Perle de Nacre, Violet Royal, Noisette Fleury, Rouge de Saint Pons.

Poitou

Ideal for facades using soft colours: Chauvigny, Lavoux, Tercé, etc.

Pyrenees

Historic grey veined marble, with outstanding technical and decorative features: Henri IV, Paloma, St Anne, Sarrancolin Opéra Fantastico, etc.

South Burgundy

Prestigious wine growing region, also famous for its very high density stone in warm colours suitable for heavy-duty commercial flooring: St Martin, Corton, Comblanchien, Chassagne, Rose de Bourgogne, Buxy, etc.

St Maximin Basin

Located north of Paris, this area has provided stones for the most prestigious buildings in Paris (including Place Vendome, Chateau of Versailles and Haussmann style buildings): Saint Maximin, Vassens, Croix Huyart.

In addition to our French stones, we have selected:
- a few stones quarried in Belgium because of their technical and aesthetical characteristics : Petit Granite and Vinalmont.
- a range of high-quality Portuguese stones processed in our Sintra plant in Portugal.
Consistent in colours and available in large quantities and formats: Ataija, Cascais, Gascogne, Moca Crème, Rosal, Semi Rijo, etc.