6-year warranty

The fittings, including the finishes are guaranteed for 6 years (excluding ceramic heads, connections, seals and wearing parts).

To maintain the durability and sealing of ceramic heads, it is imperative to properly purge the water inlet hoses (hot and cold) before installing your taps so that no dirt or residue scratch the head when opening or closing water.

If a scratch is made on the head the seal would no longer be guaranteed and you will have to change the damaged head.
A quality ceramic product is almost indestructible.

Because our fittings are not varnished, a patina is created over time and gives them a clean appearance.

A perfect compatibility!

Yes, the tiles in Burgundy limestones are compatible with under-floor heating.

Indeed, inertia is almost the same as the heating slab.
There will be no heat loss in both heating and cooling.

In the case of a laying on anhydrite support a specific glue should be used.

1.5 cm or 2 cm thick?

Often the question of thickness arises.
Wishing a minimum thickness we think of a better inertia.
It should be known that the loss, if any, in heating is compensated proportionally in cooling.

Let’s take an example to illustrate (whose values are false):

A slab of 1.5 cm thick takes 10 minutes to heat up to the floor temperature (28 ° celsius degree).
It takes 7 minutes to cool down and return to a 19 ° temperature before triggering the heater.

A 2 cm slab will take 12 minutes to heat up to 28 ° and 9 minutes to cool down and return to a temperature of 19 ° before the heater is triggered.

Loss or gain offset each other. Moreover the slabs in thickness 1.5 cm will be limited in dimensions. (less thick it is, less the format will be large – see DTU 51.1 or 52.2).

The coefficient of thermal resistance for a paving of thickness of 2 cm

Most of our Burgundy limestones are between 1.65 and 1.7.

The coefficient of thermal resistance for paving in our natural stones from Burgundy in thickness of 2 cm is an average of 0.012 m2. K/W. (source CTMNC)

A stone wall or stone cladding are cleaned to prevent them from becoming black from mosses, lichens and especially through pollution. Depending on the dirt of the wall or the cladding – several solutions are possibles. We recommend that you start with the least aggressive for the stone in terms of product and then increase the power of the treatment if the first results are not good enough.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any question about the maintenance of your wall or your cladding.

Comblanchien Burgundy limestone

The stone and the name Comblanchien come from the village of Comblanchien in Côte d’Or (21), 12 kilometers north of Beaune. It is one of the most iconic Burgundy limestones with Corton or Massangis. It is known for its particularly fine grain and its hardness which make it ideal for many uses (paving, stairs, engravings, kitchen tops…).

Comblanchien has similar aspects to marble with variations ranging from pink veins to a light beige colour. 3 varieties of Comblanchien stone are extracted in the quarry: Comblanchien light, the most homogeneous; Comblanchien Légèrement Moucheté (LM) and the Comblanchien Moucheté. These 3 varieties can be assembled together to create a pleasing mix called Comblanchien DCN (Divers Choix Nuancés), a blend of the three verieties.

This stone is suitable for interiors with a honed finish and exteriors with a flamed finish. The latter is obtained by a flame Jet, whose high temperature creates a rough appearance to the stone. Any risk of slipping outdoors is avoided especially in humid weather.

The most common layout in Comblanchien is a square format of 30 x 30 cm, 40 x 40 cm or 50 x 50 cm. Opus in bands (tiles in fixed widthsof 40 cm and random length) is also a popular pattern.

After laying your paving, we recommend protecting your stone with a water/oil protection repellent

The company Le comptoir des Pierres manufactures all your stone projects in Comblanchien in its workshop located in Comblanchien itself (21), whether in standard sizes or made to measure

Our industrial equipment allows us to inscribe your finest engravings. Comblanchien is the ideal stone for this.

Do not hesitate to contact us.

To finish on a historical and cultural note, many public spaces have been renovated or built in Comblanchien stone : the Liberation Square in Dijon, the tram platforms in Bordeaux, part of the floors of the Taipei Tower in Taiwan…

You can discover this stone when visiting Burgundy or anywhere else in the world.

Why accept cryptocurrencies ?

As a manufacturer of Burgundy limestone elements, the Comptoir des Pierres is anchored in the tradition of an ancestral know-how of stone cutting. It may thus seem surprising that we accept as a payment method crypto-currencies – often unknown, or in any case considered futuristic.

We have always had as DNA and as drivers on a daily basis to be innovative or even precursors in our ways of doing things. This at several levels:

First of all with the evolution from a predominantly manual production to an increased use of digital tools (cutting machines, digital controls) in order to shape the bowls of our sinks, basins, shower trays … or doing molding. Thus our stonemasons focus on missions with higher added value. Thus the quality level of our production match the highest standards of stone cutting.

Then with the launch a few years ago of an online store allowing everyone to order in an autonomous way a sink, pool coping stones, a shower tray … We were the 1st French natural stone company to offer this service. Currently more than 400 products are offered as standard for sale.

Finally, in 2022 it is for us the logical next step to accept these new payment methods that are cryptocurrencies in order to provide an additional service to our customers. Cryptos (or “tokens”) are considered an alternative to traditional finance and the banking system. In 2022, almost 10% of French people own cryptocurrencies – this figure is growing exponentially every year.

Pay in crypto via our partner Bitpay

We accept via our partner and payment intermediary Bitpay more than 70 cryptocurrencies including of course the best known: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, Dai, USDC … Bitpay is the current reference for the management of payments in cryptocurrencies. Bitpay has been used as an example by Microsoft since 2014 in all countries of the world.

How to proceed concretely ? Simply let us know that you want to pay the deposit or balance of your order in cryptocurrency. After signing the quote that details the amount in euros of the order, we will issue an invoice from the Bitpay platform to your attention (sending by email). You will then just have to proceed with the payment via your cryptocurrency wallet. The order will be integrated into our production schedule upon receipt of the tokens.

In the same way on our online store, you select the Bitpay payment method (next to the traditional possibilities by credit card, wire transfert…) and we will very quickly send you the invoice from Bitpay for payment. The transaction fee of 1% is covered on a commercial basis by Le Comptoir des Pierres.

Please note: we are able to receive from Bitpay the equivalent of USD 10,000 per day. If the amount to be paid is higher, we will make you 2 invoices to pay in 2 times.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you want more information.

We can manufacture your pool coping
to your measurements.

Straight pool coping stones :

> Length up to 120 cm
> Width up to 60 cm (or more)
> Thickness: from 3 to 20 cm

Curved pool coping :

> Any radius for curved shapes
> Width up to 60 cm (or more)
> Thickness: from 3 to 20 cm

Options :

> Straight or 1/2 round edges
> Recess under pool curbstones,
> Curved or with Saddleback top
> Intermediate thickness

We can work the pool coping in Classic, aged or rustic finish, or even a very aged procedure way called “Antiquaire”

Manufacture of Burgundy limestone sinks to your detailed measurements

Do you dream of a specific Burgundy stone sink or have specific dimensions to respect?

We can produce your sink entirely to your measurements.

LARGEUR
(jusqu'à 240 cm)

PROFONDEUR
(jusqu'à 140 cm)

HAUTEUR
(10, 15, 18 ou 20 cm)

Profondeur plage robinetterie

Profondeur cuve

Largeur cuve

Largeur égouttoir
Options :
- Pente
- Décaissé + pente
- Avec ou sans cannelures

Largeur cuve

Percement robinetterie :
- 1, 2 ou 3
- Avec ou sans encoche en sous-face

Percement robinetterie
- Ø 60/85 mm (pour bondes standard)
- Ø 90/115 mm (pour bondes panier)

How do I obtain a quote?

Send us a small sketch with the desired indications (choice of fittings, bung,…) and as many precise dimensions as possible.
After studying we will send you a quotation.

What happens after I confirm the quotation for my order?

Once the quotation has been confirmed we will send you a precise plan to check.
Once you have checked the plan we will start production.

Your order delivered safely

Our products (sinks, washbasins, paving, pool coping…) are delivered everywhere (or almost) by 19-ton truck with tailgate, 40-ton semi-trailer or 30-ton truck with crane depending on the location in France.

Our years of experience allow us to make secure packaging in order to be sure you receive your order without damage.

We deliver throughout France, Europe and elsewhere.

Delivery deadlines :

Our carriers undertake to deliver anywhere in France under 48 to 96 hours depending on accessibility and region.
For delivery deadlines in Europe, please consult us.
After dispatch of your order fro the workshop, the carrier contacts you directly by phone to fix with you the day and the time slot of the delivery.
You can also collect your order directly or with your own carrier from our workshop (21700 Comblanchien).
Please be aware : orders cannot be picked up in our showrooms at Carrières-sur-Seine, Toulon-La Crau and Orange, they are exclusively available at our workshop in Comblanchien (Burgundy)

Delivery costs:

For sinks, washbasins, shower trays, table tops, pool coping, and so on…, you can easily calculate your own shipping costs on our online store.
To do that, we invite you to register and simulate an order by adding your products in the basket.
For paving, we suggest that you contact us.

How does the delivery take place?

The orders are packed on one or more secure pallets, the size of each of them is adapted according to each product.
The pallet weight can vary from 40 kg (washbasin) to 1.1 tons (22 sqm of paving).
The delivery truck (19 tons) must be able to easily maneuver and access the unloading area.
The pallets are lowered from the truck thanks to tailgate and can be transported with a manual pallet truck to the first obstacle (sidewalk, stair walk,…).
The unloading area behind the truck must bear the weight of your order. It must be in hard and firm materials such as asphalt (tar) or concrete (no gravel or grass) and should not include steps.
Be advised that a loaded pallet (up to 1.2 tons) will not be unloaded on sloping ground.

Bitpay, a solution to reduce your transaction fees if your currency is not the euro

We only accept Euros as a payment quote. However, you can ask us to pay for your order in a foreign currency via Bitpay (which is also our partner for payment in cryptocurrencies). Indeed, the transaction fees being reduced to 1%, this will allow you to save compared to traditional bank charges. When paying in US Dollar, Yen, Australian or Canadian Dollar… bank charges can be much higher, up to 5 or 6% – which can quickly represent a significant additional cost on your order.

After signing the quote, we will send you a Bitpay link for secure payment. The amount requested is that of your order according to our general conditions of sale (50% deposit or 50% balance) plus 1% transaction fees.

However, we do not offer payment via PayPal.

We are manufacturers with 3 physical points of sale (Burgundy, Ile de France, PACA), which we call showrooms because, with the exception of accessories and installation products, you will not be able to leave with your order, which will be put into production. Our website and online store also allow you to refine your project remotely, thanks to our explanations, photos, sending samples, advice by phone or videoconference…

A desire for a direct relationship with our private and professional customers

We have always appreciated the direct exchanges with our customers, whether they are individuals or professionals, and have structured our team to be able to welcome you in a qualitative way on our various sites. However, we always recommend to announce yourself because depending on the project an appointment can quickly last 1h-1H30. If there is already an appointment and no one else available, you will be forced to wait. It is therefore better to call us beforehand.

We have never responded to requests from DIY stores because we want to keep our soul as stonemasons and custom projects, rather than only making volume with a few big traders.

Thus, we will always be able to meet your request, even if it is to replace 1 slab. There is no minimum order volume or amount.

We generate 25% of our turnover outside France (European Union, Switzerland, UK, Japan, United States, Canada…), and master with our logistics partners the transport part of our production. We are able to accompany you at (great) distance via digital tools and sending samples if necessary.

Carrière Desmarest, a major partner in the Picardy/Nord region

There is no history but men. This partnership was born from the meeting between Sabine and Bertrand Desmarest and the leaders of the Comptoir des Pierres. The Desmarest quarries, based in Picardy in Ressons-le-Long (02), are a reference for the sale of natural stone in their region. If you live nearby, do not hesitate to go there. They exhibit sinks, basins, fountains, wall coverings, curbs, paving … from our workshop. We have a common operation and values with similar company sizes. As part of an order at Carrière Desmarest, they will be your single point of contact before and after the signed quote.

The answer is NO, we don’t do sales or Black Friday. At Le Comptoir des Pierres, we do not have commercial highlights (Birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day…) where we would apply commercial discounts mechanically.

Indeed, we do our best to apply the fairest price on each production. Our prices are the result of 3 elements: the volume of stone used, the working time (flow, machining, finishes) and our margin. This gross margin allows us to cover our structural costs (showroom, administrative teams, etc.) and to be able to invest in more efficient production tools.

We do not buy containers of imported stone with a commercial strategy of sales or discounts on trade fairs. We are French manufacturers and produce to order. Each order is unique and is part of our order book.

We do not seek to be cheaper at all costs but to deliver to our customers a quality work in a noble material that is the Limestone from Burgundy (Protected Geographical Indication since June 2018). This work remains mainly manual and requires skilled workers (stonemasons, engravers …)

Our workshop is located in Burgundy in Comblanchien (21). All of our production is carried out on this place(6500 m2 of workshop and storage spaces for slabs and finished products). Therefore, all pick-ups by carriers are carried out in Comblanchien. The same applies to pick-ups managed by our customers (directly or by mandating a carrier).

Our showrooms in Carrières sur Seine (78) and La Crau (83) are sales areas and not workshop or logistic area. It is impossible to collect an order within these points of sale (excluding exhibition models).

These are therefore usually small orders in weight or volume. Some examples : 2 m2 of paving, a threshold, a basin, an engraved plate …. In this case, remember to take blankets to protect your order.

Packaging (secure palette) is mandatory for any order made of any unit greater than 90 kilograms. Indeed, our team will not be able to carry this level of load without the help of a forklift.

This secure box (or pallet) has the primary objective of protecting your order during transport. In the context of a customer pick-up, we can in no way be held responsible for an incident during transport (breakage in particular).

It is sometimes difficult for our customers to realize the weight and volume of an order. Some indications: the density of Burgundy stone is on average 2250 kg / m3 or 900 kg for a pallet of 20 m2 of paving in 2 cm thick, a sink weighs on average 110 kg, a kitchen plan of 1 meter long weighs 41 kg …

So think about the vehicle adapted to your order : car, utility, dump truck, tailgate… and check its load capacity. Beyond the weight that the vehicle can support, the pallets are loaded in a given direction (see diagram below) so as not to overturn it.

So also check this point before coming to pick up your order. We know that you can come from far away, so it is important to prepare well for this pick-up.

Do not hesitate to call our Order Tracking service at 03.73.27.07.10 for any questions.

Because ecology applies to fittings as well as stone

The taps we have selected to complement our Burgundy natural stone products are environmentally friendly (recycling and reprocessing of waste during manufacture) and especially environmentally friendly during use.

Indeed, a treatment during the production process eliminates the diffusion in drinking water of heavy metals usually present in the materials constituting the fittings (lead and nickel in particular).

After this treatment, these fittings obtain a lower residual lead of 11 μg / l and 20 μg / l for nickel (the limits of the most stringent global standards currently are respectively 11 μg / l and 20 μg / l for the lead and nickel).

This process gives you the guarantee of a truly ecological and high quality tap.

Finishing, a key element of your paving

3 elements are to be chosen / decided in your paving – flooring project. Each of these elements has an impact on the visual rendering of your room or terrace. The funnel is as follows:

(1) Stone : a single or a blend of several stones

(2) The format: random lengths, fixed formats or opus

(3) The finish

The finishing of our Burgundy stone tiles and pavers is carried out in the workshop by our stonemasons, either with the help of machines or for some finishes 100% by hand. This is the case for the Old Slabs of Burgundy and the Old Rustic Slabs.

It is not always easy to find your way around the finishes. Below we will present our different finishes : Honed, Brushed, Chiselled-Bush hammered, Flamed, Antique… A finish refers to the way of working the surface of the tiles but also the edges, that is to say the sides of the tiles. This can quite radically change the spirit of paving from a relatively modern, contemporary to more rustic look.

In order to identify the finish of a favorite picture on our website, you will find in the subtitle of the images the name of the finish. This is also the case in the flooring section and in the pictures / references tab. To make this subtitle appear, simply click on the picture to widen it (see example on the picture on the left – subtitle in the white banner). The other easier option is to send us the photos you like to exchange together!

Presentation of our finishes

THE GREAT CLASSICS

Honed

The honed finish is smooth with a matte rendering. This finish is only suitable for inside (too slippery outside). This finish is achieved by treating the stone with increasingly fine grains (3 to 4 discs generally) until obtaining the desired smooth rendering. The edges are straight for a modern rendering. The stones that fit particularly to this honed finish are Comblanchien, Charmot, Buffon, Chassagne…

Note: do not confuse the honed finish with the bright polished finish used a lot in the 80s and 90s. Today, this finish is recommaned for wall cladding only; indeed this finish is relatively fragile on the ground (risk of scratches and stains). We only carry it out on request in addition to existing tiles.

Brushed

The brushed finish gives an orange peel side when you touch it – it is obtained thanks to metal brushes. This finish catches the light for an aspect close to satin. A brushed finish, without further precision, implies that the edges are straight; the rendering is relatively modern (with the “cachet” of the stone). This finish can be used both indoors and outdoors (terrace, driveway, etc.). It is very pleasant to walk barefoot on this finish.

This brushed finish is the basis of our following finishes: the Monastery and Old Beaune finishes.

Monastery

This finish developed specifically by Le Comptoir des Pierres is a brushed finish on the surface of the tiles but with aged edges made by hand. Our stone cutters scratch or dehorn the stone with an irregular, random blow. These edges are made by our stonemasons with a chisel.

The limestones from Châtillon area often used with this finish, Lanvignes or Semond limestone for example.

Old Beaune

This finish has a more rustic look than the Monastery finish. Indeed, the stone is brushed but also bush hammered, which makes appear small white cavities on the surface of the tiles. The bush-hammer is a tool of stonemason, it is a hammer with 1 or 2 heads, composed of a checkerboard of diamond tips. The edges are slightly less marked than on the Monastery finish, only the hammer comes to wear them out.

The limestones from Châtillon area will sublimate this finish for a resolutely old or rustic rendering.

Antique (Aged Vibrated)

The Antique finish is made through a specific manufacturing process: our pavers or slabs are put in a kind of XXL washing machine ; which contains river pebbles. These pebbles by their movement will wear out the surface of the stone and the edges, which are slightly “rounded” that is to say aged.

Our “washing machine” allows us to be particularly competitive in price in Roman Bands format (width of 30 and 40 cm x random lengths).

Our pavers are made in Antique finish (unless other specific request of our customers). Our pavements or cabochon flooring can also be shaped by this process.

THE SPECIFICS

Honed – Pillowed edges

The basis of this finish is of course the honed appearance (matte – smooth when you touch it) but with pillowed edges made by hand. The name of this finish “pillowed” or cushion illustrates the visual rendering. This finish will be suitable only for the interior.

Flamed

The stone is literally passed to the torch, so a thermal shock will burst the grains on the surface and give this rough rendering. This process is used only on relatively hard stones. The only stone we offer in flamed finish is Comblanchien stone. This finish can be used for terraces thanks to its non-slip rendering. The flamed finish is quite rare in the world of private housing. It is generally used in roads or public development.

Finally, we carry out in our workshop other finishes adapted to the world of the building (pillars, cutlery …), it is mainly the chiseled-bush hammered finishes, raw sawn, ginned …

THE EXCEPTIONAL

Old Slabs of Burgundy ^®

This finish is made 100% by hand in our stone cutting workshop. The exact detail of the process is kept secret but we reproduce old slabs with the same know-how as the stone-builders of the Middle Ages.

Old Rustic Slabs ^®

The Old Rustic Slabs^® are in line with the Old Slabs of Burgundy^®. On the other hand, the slabs are more marked (more worn and dug) with deliberately more random finishes between each tile. On request, we can apply a gray patina that comes to stay the cavities of these old slabs.

A different pool coping stone finish for each pool style

Our Burgundy limestones used for our pool coping offer the particularity of being non-freezing stones, and thus can be used outdoors, but above all have technical particularities allowing special and very beautiful finishes to be made.

CLASSIC finish The surface is smooth with anti-slip finish. The visible edges are straight and lightly bevelled on the exposed edges (1 or 2 sides depending on the thickness chosen). This finish is generally adapted to classic and contemporary pools.

AGED finish The surface is manually worked to bring an aged look to your curbstone. The edges are slightly rounded and aged (1 or 2 depending on the thickness chosen).

RUSTIC finish The whole coping stone is worked to a highly aged finish. The edges are split, the surface is irregularly hammered and aged. Each coping stone is different. This finish will give your pool an aged aspect like an antique basin.

We can manufacture any type of coping stone (right, angled, curved,…) in dimensions and thickness according to the characteristics of your pool.

Purchase natural stone – How to place an order ?

Making your choice

Whatever your type of project, the possibilities are numerous due to the choice of stones, finishes, formats or dimensions. Each of these elements can vary the visual rendering of your project. Thus, there are often several questions to ask yourself before placing an order, whether technical or aesthetic ones.

In addition, natural stone is a different material from ceramic materials  stoneware for example: shades of color, the presence of sediments or small shells are an integral part of the stone. It is therefore important to understand these particularities before your order.

To accompany you, our teams are at your disposal at our various showrooms (Burgundy, Ile de France and South France) by appointment but also by email, phone, video conferencing (Zoom, Skype …).

You can also order samples on our online store or by asking us directly for specific stone or finish. It is the perfect solution in case of lack of time to come and see the stones in our showrooms. Or if you are too far from our stores.

On the other hand, you must keep in mind that a sample remains a manual production carried out by our stonemasons. Thus, the processing time can be from 1 to 3 weeks depending on our workload in production. If you are in a hurry by the deadlines, do not hesitate to contact us to advise you as best we can.

The costing of your project

Once your choice has been finetuned (model, limestone, finish…), we will send you a quote matching your project.

During an appointment, we will not necessarily make the quote directly with you (except in the case of simple projects : flooring, paving stones, sinks …) ; we will formalize it in the coming days (from 3 to 10 days depending on the time of year and the workload of our teams). Indeed, a quote requires an average of 45 minutes but can take up to 3 hours depending on the complexity.

When sending a quote, we always call you to notify you ; indeed our quotes can be in spam or in junk email. We are committed to ensuring its good reception!

We will integrate in the quote the costing of the delivery if you wish. We have chosen to charge for delivery at cost price. We negotiate annual volumes with our carrier partners and re-invoice identically. Our goal is to be able to bring you the best shipping solution in France and anywhere in the world. The other option is to collect your order directly from our workshop in Comblanchien (21) in Burgundy, either by you or by sending your own carrier. No orders can be picked up at our showrooms in Carrières-sur-Seine (78) and La Crau (83). More details on our page dedicated to customer pickup.

The quote has several pieces of information : the details of your selected natural stone products (type of stone, finish, dimensions, model …) and the needed accessories (water repellent, glue, groutings…), the timelapse in number of weeks (example: 6-7 weeks or 10-12 weeks), terms of payment, our general sales conditions…

Start your manufacturing

We have limited stocks and produce to order. These stocks are accessible on our website : flooring and paving stones, washbasins and shower trays, sinks, building stone… This makes it possible to offer you tailor-made products without being limited by a standard range. Indeed, we are manufacturers and sell directly via our website and showrooms. We are not dealers of natural stone products but producers. The objective is therefore to register your order in our production book. The orders are integrated one after the other into our workshop schedule – first in first out.

The 2 elements that allow us to take into account your order are:

1-Signature of the quote and the general conditions of sale. There are 3 mentions to be made by you (2 signatures – quote + general conditions of sale as well as an initial on the first page of the general conditions of sale). You can send it to us by scan or by mail. We prefer the dematerialized version for reasons of efficiency and ecological footprint.

2-Payment of the deposit of 50% by credit card, transfer or check. The credit card (visa, mastercard – american express not accepted) is the most immediate way to proceed but the weekly limits can possibly block your payment. Immediate transfers are becoming more and more frequent in banks (some of them apply an additional cost). The check will require the postal deadline of the moment.

After getting these elements, we will send you an order confirmation to check – with the expected week of availability and possibly the week of delivery (the following week). The invoice for the deposit will be attached to this email.

As part of a tailor-made production, a plan will be sent to you in the following days or weeks for approval.

Finally, as soon as the order is ready we will notify you to check with you the delivery address and ask you for the payment of the remaining 50% before shipment. If you pick up the order in Comblanchien (21), the balance invoice will be paid on site.

Note : once the order has been placed, your contact person at Le Comptoir des Pierres changes ; it is no longer a question of sales representatives but of the sales administration which plans the production, realizes the production sheets, is in touch with the quarries and the workshop …

The direct number of the Order Tracking Services (sales administration) is +33(0)3.73.27.07.10 (the last two digits are different from our commercial line). The objective of this organization (which remains a family business) is to be as efficient as possible to provide you with a quality service.

Which thickness for my project of paving or cladding in Burgundy limestone ?

Several criteria must be taken into account to select the thickness of the paving corresponding to your projects

-Support / type of laying (adhesive, on screed, on sand or on pedestals)

-Usage (pedestrian, light vehicle or heavy vehicle)

-Dimensions of tiles or cobble stones

Adhesive fixing indoors or on the terrace / pedestrian walkway – Thickness of 1.5 or 2 cm

Burgundy limestone is made at least 1.5 cm thick; depending on the type of stone, the size of the tiles and your technical constraints, a thickness of 2 cm can be proposed. Do not worry about the choice, if you do not specify, we will propose the most suitable thickness.

Adhesive laying for a driveway – A minimum of 3 cm in fixed size format

In fixed size format (up to 20 x 20 cm), 3 cm will be necessary when laid according to local building regulations. In fixed size (up to 60 x 40 cm), 4 cm will be necessary this time.

Be careful however these recommendations are valid for light vehicles and maximum up to 10 tons. Consult us for heavy vehicles.

We have selected for you a range of products (adhesive, grout and protection) that we recommend for Burgundy limestone >> see the page

Cement / lime mortar on screed  – From 4 to 8 cm depending on the size of the slabs

In fixed size (up to 20 x 20 cm) : 4 cm; in fixed size (up to 60 x 40 cm): 6 cm; other larger formats : from 8 to 10 cm

Laying on sand – A minimum of 3 cm for a pedestrian walkway

Used outdoors for your driveways or house entrance, this support avoids the use of a cement base. For pedestrian use 3 cm will be enough. For a driveway with only light vehicles, 6 cm are recommended. For roads, 8 cm is a minimum.

In the same way as for adhesive laying, the maximum format of the tiles is 60 x 40 cm

Laying on pedestals for your terrace

A minimum thickness of 4 cm should be used for a laying on pads ; the tiles are not glued in the traditional way but rest only on 4 pads at the corners.

The wall covering

We systematically offer our wall tiles in 1.5 cm thickness; even if fixing in 2 cm thickness is possible.

Discover our wall coverings  >> here

In any case, there can be numerous particularities and we suggest that you consult us to discuss the finer points of your project.

This information is also complementary to the article on the techniques of laying our paving  >> see the article

Build a stone wall : massive stones or cladding ?

For your wall and wall construction project, whether it is for a house (landscaping, fence wall …) or for public spaces, the first question to ask yourself is whether you want a 100% stone wall or only a wall cladding.

The criteria guiding this choice are the desired visual rendering, if there is an existing support or not, who carries out the installation (professional used to do this work or not), the budget for the project …

In any case, a stone wall sublimates your outdoor spaces and gives character to your home, especially when it is made of natural limestone from Burgundy.

The objective of this article is to help you finetune your project on natural stone walls.

Wall cladding

For economic reasons or if a structure exists (bricks..), one may wish to only fix cladding on the structure.

Natural limestone can be fixed to cinder blocks or even Placoplatre indoors.

Two solutions are possible in terms of natural limestone:

-Thick wall cladding with a depth of 12 cm (+-1 cm). They are calibrated in depth and have to be fixed on the wall with a glue and potentially with bond coating to facilitate the hanging). The dominant color is cream beige (split finish). Indeed the fact of cutting the stone to calibrate it removes the golden-yellow cullet that is on the surface. The rendering is thus relatively modern and gives the impression of a massive stone wall due to the significant thickness of the cladding. This product is sold per pallet of one cubic meter.

– Classic wall cladding in thickness 2.5 cm (+-0.5 cm) which will be fixed also with white glue (example Prolipro by Parexlanko) on bricks or Placoplatre. White glue is preferred over gray glue (as always on natural limestone) to avoid possible efflorescences. The installation always starts from the bottom by making a first line of facing touching the ground, the second line will come to lay on the first one. This is what is called in construction the weight transfer : the weight is not only supported by the wall but also by the ground. These claddings are sold per m2. Even for a very small area (1 m2), we are able to help you in your project.

Two finishes exist : a natural finish (golden-yellow) and a split finish (cream beige). It is possible to mix the two. Indoors, cladding is often used to dress one wall of the living room or entrance. In addition, our claddings can bring a traditional touch to a cellar with cinder blocks that have remained bare after the construction.

Building a wall

To build a natural stone wall, the support must be stable (concrete). The traditional materials are low-wall stones or rubble stones, the geological origin and the visual rendering are the same, the difference comes from the dimensions. Low-wall stones are smaller (6-9 cm high) than rubble stones (10-14 cm high). These stones are sold in pallets of one cubic meter. If your wall requires several cubic meters, you can mix the 2 dimensions.

The low wall stones will give a more airy side to the wall and the rubble will allow you to save time in the installation.

In terms of fixing, 2 options exist dry stone laying, which means without mortar or laying with mortar (with or without grouting).

In the case of dry stone laying, the objective will be to assemble the stones together thanks to varying depths. Thus a low wall stone wall will generally be 30 cm wide (stones with a maximum depth of 25 cm); with rubble stones the wall will be 45 cm wide (stones with maximum depth of 40 cm).

If the installation is carried out with mortar, put mortar at the back of the stones (center of the wall) to fix them together. Visually you will not see the mortar on the front the wall. We offer ready-to-use mortars as well as bond coating. If you want to fill the gaps between the stones, it will be necessary to carry out a traditional grouting.

This work can be done by a mason or by you. Building a wall is accessible for a handyman by taking its time, without wanting to go as fast as a professional !

Wall top

The top of your wall can be left without coping stones. However, for a more finished rendering (and to limit water infiltration into your wall), we recommend that you think from the beginning at the way you manage the top of the wall. Ordering the wall tops directly with the stones to build the wall allows you to optimize the shipping costs of your project.

The main option is coping stones with limestones from the area of Châtillon sur Seine. An alternative is to use opus incertum, that is more economical. These wall tops will simply be fixed with white glue. The glue will also play a role of flattening the top of the wall.

Quality of the stone : origin, extraction and frost

Burgundy limestone – Origin

Our low wall stones, rubble stones, wall cladding… are stones from the Yonne area in Burgundy (near Auxerre), it is a Protected Geographical Indication “Pierre de Bourgogne” since June 2018. This stone is recognizable by its golden-yellow color on the surface. The finish of the stone is not reworked in the workshop, we are talking about natural finishing. The stone is only cut on the sides and on the back to calibrate it.

In the event that the stone is calibrated on the 4 faces (thick wall cladding of 12 cm for example), the yellow golden color disappears and gives a cream beige color (split finish) which corresponds to the color inside the stone.

Lavière

These Yonne stones are extracted in a “lavière” composed of a millefeuille of layers ranging from 2 to 21 cm. The origin of the word “lavière” in French is uncertain. This word would refer to two potential meanings. The first: “washed” stones, i.e. stones from the bottom of the ocean. Indeed the deposit of sediment at the bottom of the sea allowed the formation of our Burgundy limestones; Burgundy being an ocean in the Jurassic ere. The second: stones “raised” because we pick up, literally we lift the stones layer after layer.

Our stones are mined only for 3 months in late spring and early summer (May-June-July) to let the stone dry from August to May the following year. At the start of the new mining campaign, last year’s stones are sorted and palletized. This last stage can last up to 12 months. So when you buy our stones, they have been extracted on average between a year and a half and two years ago.

The heights of the stones we offer cannot be adapted because they correspond to the stages of the geological formation of the “lavière”. Indeed, when we sell, for example, low-wall stones from 6 to 9 cm high, it corresponds to a stratum in the quarry that fluctuates between 6 and 9 cm. The most important thickness within the “lavière” is 21 cm, we use basement stone blocks. This layer is located deep in the quarry, on the other hand the first layer (from the ground perspective) with 2-3 cm thickness is used to make rough opus incertum.

Resistance to frost

The stones are first screened to remove all earthy deposits and then spread out on the ground throughout winter to remove freezing stones. Once the most fragile stones are excluded, the Yonne limestone is highly frost resistant. Laboratory tests are showing its ability to withstand more than 240 freeze/thaw cycles without alteration. We are talking about severe frost resistance. It is thus the right stone for the northern areas of Europe and it is of course widely used in Burgundy for masonry / building and landscaping.

The price difference between suppliers is generally linked to the respect (or not) of these steps : screening, drying and spread out during winter that are most often ignored. So you will always find low wall stones cheaper per cubic meter than ours. However, pay attention to the origin, if the stone could freeze, the calibration of the stones and the more or less important presence of grounds in the pallets. In the case of a freezing stone, it will quickly disintegrate, which means that the stone will split in two most often in the horizontal direction.

Slight splinters can occur in the first winters after laying, but this does not mean that the stone freezes. This is a natural phenomenon where the stone gets rid of its most fragile parts of the bark. The stone will then be stabilized and will no longer evolve over time.

Hope we have been clear on the subject ! Do not hesitate to contact us to exchange

Calculate the number of pool coping stones in Burgundy limestone for your pool ?

Let’s take for example a rectangular pool of 5 x 10 m

To these internal dimensions it is necessary to add the width of the stone which surrounds the pool
(35 cm for our standard width).

Calculation of the total footage of Burgundy limestone pool coping stones:

> Pool lengths: 10 m + 10 m + 5 m + 5 m = 30 linear metres

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> Lengths of coping stones exceeding the pool dimensions (angles or straight coping stones):
0,35 m + 0,35 m + 0,35 m + 0,35 m = 1,4 linear metre

=

In total you will need 31.4 linear metres of pool coping stone in random lengths
or 53 fixed length pool coping stones
(without 4 mm joints)

To these dimensions, you can deduct the overlap of the pool coping stones around the pool which is usually between 1.5 and 2.5 cm

> overlap : 0.025 m + 0.025 m + 0.025 m + 0.025 m = 0.1 m (i.e. 10 cm).

And to be complete and precise you could also deduct the width of the joints between
each coping stone, but this calculation only give an approximate result depending on the type of laying : fixed or random length coping stones, presence of corner coping stones,…

So, following our example of a 10 m x 5 m pool we calculate
based on an average length of 60 cm in length for each coping stone

> 31.3 m ÷ 0.6 m = 52 pool coping stone approximately
> 52 copings stones with a joint between each of them ± 5 mm = ± 26 cm

We recommend that you always add 1 or 2 more
coping stones just in the case of a measurement error or damage during fixing

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Find here >> our Burgundy pool coping stones.

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Why a fountain in your garden?

The fountain as a landscaping element plays an aesthetic but also functional role. With a fountain that flows constantly, the sound of the water is soothing, the simple sight also of the water brings serenity. The fountain also fulfills a role of access to water for plants or garden.

The fountain makes it possible to sublimate a park or garden as a central or secondary element (as part of a wall fountain). It is quite possible to install a fountain on a terrace, choosing the lightest models (Gevrey wall fountain model or Merceuil fountain for example)

The materials used for the fountains are numerous: cast iron, galvanized steel, wood, reconstituted stone and of course natural limestone for an incomparable cachet.

Wall fountain, central fountain or basin?

Wall fountain

The wall fountain is ideal for bringing a refined touch to gardens or outdoors of small area. The wall fountain is also used as a water point for watering plants or vegetable gardens. Its installation is simple because it only requires a connection to the water circuit (this is called an open circuit). The concrete slab is not necessary most of the time (to be finetune according to the weight of the fountain), a level and stable support will be enough (compacted background).

The wall fountain is usually composed of a credenza with the hole to fix the tap (or fountain spout) and a tray (or basin) to collect water. Iron bars are often present on the tray for a more traditional look (old support of water jars). Only two points of glue will be enough to fix the credenza and the tray together (example : Bostik MSP 108 glue sealant)

Different forms of credenzas are possible : rounded credenza, rectangular credenza, credenza with molding. The bowls can also be more or less deep, and more or less worked (example model of Saint-Germain fountain)

Central fountain

The central fountain model and its size should be proportionate to the area and layout of your garden. The central fountain usually operates in a closed circuit. You fill the fountain once and a pump will run the water circuit. This system is ecological because there is no water loss. However, it will be necessary to fill with water (due to water evaporation) a few times a season and also clean the pump. The occasional addition of chlorine can help keep water clear.

In addition, the arrival of electric power nearby is necessary. Indeed, it is the electricity that will make it possible to send the water into the central column. Devices with solar panels can be considered. The pumps are often operable via a switch, which makes it possible to have a fountain in motion only when desired. The pump can be either immersed or in a formwork outside the fountain (which we recommend).

The central fountain can be a round fountain without a column with a diameter (inside and outside) that can be made to measure. In this configuration, it will be necessary to provide a reinforced concrete slab (thickness depending on the ground and the weight of the fountain : between 13 and 20 cm).

A sealing will be carried out inside the basin. Be helped by professionals to install your massive fountain (mason or landscaper …).

Basin

The often used definition of a basin is a water point without circulation of this water (neither pump nor natural current). The disadvantages are related to static water: algae development, water that becomes cloudy.

A basin also refers to a monumental fountain with a large volume of water, this is the case of our models of Bonnieux fountain or the Montroland low wall stone basin

These fountains / basins are totally adapted to the private universe (bourgeois house – classic French house) or to the public environment (village fountain, public square, town hall square …)

The help of professionals seems essential for the implementation on this type of project.

Each project is specific, do not hesitate to contact us for any fountain or custom made basin.

A Burgundy limestone terrace will sublimate your home and bring it an incomparable cachet. Some points are to be known about the protection and maintenance of tiles or pavers outdoors.

Protection

We strongly recommend protecting your terrace with a water / oil repellent product after the laying. This product called Imperpierre
is applied with a garden sprayer (or roller depending on the surface) on a clean and dry support. It will slow down the appearance of mosses and lichens, especially if you have trees above the terrace, or if it is exposed to the north.

This water repellent will also limit the stains of domestic use (food, liquids …)

Maintenance

A limestone flooring is maintained, usually at the end of winter, before you take out garden tables and chairs. High-pressure cleaners are to be avoided because they remove the protective layer of the stone (cullet). A vicious circle begins : with the removal of cullet, mosses and micro-organisms form more and more quickly and deeply and it is then harder and harder to remove them.

Instead, use specific fungicides for natural stones such as Determousse or bleach diluted to 1/10th with a brush broom. This is the best way to keep a beautiful and resplendent stone.

An installation according to the type of sink

Sink to be layed or Timbre d’office

At Comptoir des Pierres, we mainly manufacture stone sinks to lay also called timbre d’office. The expression Timbre d’office has its origin in the 19th century : the word “Timbre” means bowl and the office is the annex room to the kitchen. Its role was to clean the silverware that is not stored in the kitchen.

The sink to be layed is today the main demand of our customers. They want to highlight their stone sink by exposing the headband (the front of the sink) in all its height (usually 15 to 20 cm). The sink is a functional element but also a major element of kitchen decoration. These sinks can be placed on a piece of furniture, on stone jambs (or Siporex – cellular concrete – which can be painted), on wrought iron legs, or directly on the kitchen worktop.

The installation of this type of sink is simple, the main challenge is not to underestimate the weight and thus to provide enough people for the installation. The average weight of a stone sink is 100 kg but can go beyond. 3 people seem to us to be necessary to lay the sink in good conditions.

Our customers often have questions about the quality of the furniture that should support the sink. In fact, most commercially purchased furniture supports a stone sink. However, we advise you to check the weight accepted by the furniture (technical sheet). If you buy custom made furniture for your kitchen, detail to the furniture manufacturer your stone sink project, thus the professional can from the beginning of the project provide a reinforcement in the underside if necessary.

We also use the word under-cabinet for the furniture under the sink because the sink is often positioned at the same height as the kitchen plan (85 or 90 cm) ; this thus requires a specific piece of furniture that is lower than the others. It is also possible to put the sink directly on the worktop (think about the tap and bung holes also on the worktop) ; in this case the height of the sink laid is usually 95 or 100 cm (worktop at 85 cm high + sink of 10 or 15 cm).

Having a sink 1 bowl or 2 bowls, with or without drainer does not change the steps of laying. On the other hand, when the sink has a length longer than the lengths of classic furniture (60, 80 or 90 cm), it will probably be necessary to have a custom design of the furniture.

Undermont sink

Sinks to install are not the only type of stone sinks. We also make undermont sinks (or fitted sinks). These sinks are also made of massive stone but are also disbursed to fit on your existing plan (or being manufactured at a carpenter for example). These sinks are often significantly more expensive because the volume of stone is identical to a sink to be installed with additional machining work to remove (unload) material.

The installation is also simple: it is necessary to come and position the tank of the sink in the drilling of the plan provided for this purpose. When taking ribs, keep in mind that the stone tray will have a thickness of 3 cm on each side thus reducing the useful width of the tank. For all these projects a side plan you will be sent for validation before going into production (after agreement on the quote). The edge of the sink that rests on the worktop is usually 3 cm. It also makes it possible to hide any burrs when cutting the worktop. Once the built-in sink is positioned, you still have the silicone seal to make around the entire perimeter of the sink. This seal will guarantee the seal. It may need to be renewed after a few years.

Sink under plan or Gluing tank

The simple glue tank is rarer in the world of stone. Indeed the weight of the tank will be held only by gluing and the beauty of the stone will be little seen compared to a sink to be installed or a built-in sink. As part of a tank to be replaced, we rather realize a built-in sink without drainer with edges of 3 cm that will land on the existing worktop. In general, the tanks to be glued are mainly made of stainless steel or resin (with possibly a stone plan with cut to position the tank).

Depending on the projects, we can glue a stone tank under a stone plan, it is equivalent to having a built-in sink made in 2 pieces in our workshop and then assembled by us. We recommend it when the length of the built-in sink is large, so it limits the financial cost. Indeed in the frame of a built-in sink, we start from a block of solid stone that we then hollow out in the underside. Thus, you pay the volume of stone and the machining time to disburse it. With a tank to glue, the price is that of a worktop of 3 cm (or 5 cm) and a sink 1 tray corresponding to the size of the desired tank.

Fix a sink with its jambs

Stone jambs

A stone sink with its jambs will probably be the masterpiece of your kitchen.

The installation is very simple: 1-Check that the support (floor) is flat (right) 2- Choose the positioning of your jambs: flush to the right and left of the sink for a resolutely modern rendering or deported to the center of the sink of 10 or 15 cm for a more traditional rendering. In terms of depth, if necessary, think about leaving 5 or 10 cm at the back to pass electrical ducts or water evacuation. For this purpose, our standard jambs are made in depth with 5 cm less than our sinks. 3- Apply a cord of putty sticks to the floor – where you will put the jambs – between the elements of the jambs (as part of jambs in 2 parts), then between the jambs and the sink. The weight of the elements will do the rest, do not put too much so that the putty sticks does not “drool” on the jambs.

We recommend the following glue sealant : brand Bostik reference MSP 108. This 290 ml cartridge will allow you to glue the elements together. To make the joints between the sink and the worktop (but also with the credenza on the back), we recommend the silicone sealant cartridges of the Otto brand that we market. This product will allow a perfect seal. Choose the right color according to the chosen stone (our recommendation is indicated at the top of the product on our online store). We have designed for you a fixing kit with glue and silicone cartridge .

The space between the jambs can be free or used conveniently in storage space (furniture or curtain masking the stored elements). We can also make a stone tablet with the grooves in the jambs for a turnkey layout. The groove will usually be made in 3.3 cm in height for a 3 cm shelf. You will only need to slide the stone shelf into the grooves. The spacing of the jambs will have to be determined upstream of the order to make the tablet to the right length.

Other jambs (siporex, wood, wrought iron…)

The principle of installation is the same with jambs in cellular concrete or wood. For iron legs (usually in one piece), it is also necessary to fix the support and the sink. To do this, we recommend, in the same way as with stone jambs, the putty sticks. The alliances between stone and wood or iron are often harmonious.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions about how to install your stone sink or how to make it in our workshop.

Thanks to our digital controls, we create engraved plates or street numbers that are usually positioned on gate pillars or house walls. The installation is very simple and can be done by you. Several techniques exist depending on the particularities of the desired location or rendering.

Fixing with screws

The majority of our customers fix their engraved plate thanks to holes (dowels, screws and diamond-tipped cover). We make the holes in the stone (diameter 8 mm) with 4 holes for the engraved plates and 2 for the street numbers (format 15 x 15 or 20 x 15 cm).

Diamond-tipped covers are not mandatory, it is possible to leave the screw heads without any covering for more simplicity.

We can provide fixing kit including all the necessary items with the correct calibration of the dowels and screws to support the weight of the stone. 2 kits exist: one for engraved plates and one for street numbers. Thus, you only have to drill the holes on the pillar.

For a precise set up, we advise you to lay the plaque on the pillar and then use a pencil to mark the positioning of the holes. Check with a bubble level the flatness.

In stone, we do not usually use spacers which are rather used for thin stainless steel or plexiglass plates. The thickness of our plates is 3 cm; 2 cm for street numbers. This brings resistance and relief.

Sealed plate

Another variant is to seal, or embed the plate in the wall by making a concrete support. You can use wood battens to press the plate against the wall for 1 or 2 days. This installation is slightly less simple than the installation with screws.

Installation on easel

The plates can also be placed on a stone or metal easel. This can be relevant in the halls of hotels, restaurants, cottages … The main use, however, is with funerary monuments – the easel is layed on the tombstone.

Laying of tiles in Burgundy limestone

The tiles in Burgundy limestone that we make are generally laid by a qualified person (tiler, mason). The glued laying is also totally possible for any good handyman. It may seem complex, in fact laying stone paving is no more complicated than laying a classic tile, as soon as you respect some advices …

Our stones could be laid indifferently on traditional mortar screed (cement or ideally lime) or glued on a concrete slab or any compatible support.

The laying on mortar

To lay tiles in Burgundy limestone, you will prepare a mortar of cement or lime dosed according to the recommendations of DTU 52.1 et 52.2

Be careful : never wet the tiles before laying, regardless of the type of fixing chosen.

The glued laying

A white or beige glue compatible with natural Burgundy stone must be used. After several years of experience, we have selected and marketed for you the most adapted products to enhance your Burgundy stone creations. According to an indoor or outdoor laying, the glue won’t be the same : Parexlanko Prolipro 522 for indoors and Parexlanko Proliterrasse 5021 for outdoors. The Parexlanko brand is indeed a reference in the world of building materials.

Be careful, in the case of a laying on a heating floor, you must use a compatible glue, we advise the reference Parexlanko Prolicrème 5074 with variable consistency.

Provided as a powder, the glue requires a supply of water until the desired consistency.

You will use a notched spatula of 8 or 10 mm depending on the support.

We recommend double-face gluing for large format slabs in order to facilitate and maintain the installation.

We always invite you to check the indications on the packaging and manufacturer’s specifications before use.

A bond caoting may also be necessary depending on the support (old tile for example), we recommand Proliprim, a ready-to-use product to apply with paint roller

Traditionnal joints

The joints will preferably be made with hydraulic + sand lime. Natural pigments can be added to tint the joint.

Be careful : make the joints one by one and do not spread widely on the slabs. You will take care not to dirty the pavement.

Joints from DIY stores

The simplest is to use ready-to-use products like the joint Parexlanko Prolijoint 542 compatible with natural stone, which is suitable for indoors and outdoors and also for heating floors.

For any reference, always perform a test on a small surface in a place that will be hidden to check the compatibility of the product with the natural stone.

Technical sheets and support are provided for the success of your project

Upon confirmation of the paving order, you receive a technical sheet of laying and a video to help you in the realization of your work.

In any case, we remain present to answer any questions, before, during and after the installation of our products in natural stone from Burgundy.

Please have a look at our floorings in stone

What maintenance obligation ?

Maintaining a funeral monument is an obligation, not only moral but also legal.

Who takes on this responsibility? The dealer(s) (or rights holders). The aim is to keep the monument in good condition ; this does not mean that you will receive a call from the town hall if there are mosses on the monument.

It is rather a question of ensuring that the monument does not collapse, that the stele (headstone) for example is well fixed…. Otherwise, the town hall may consider that it is an act of abandonment. After a strict process governed by the state (and at least 10 years after the last burial), the town hall can take over the concession and make it available again.

How to maintain a natural stone monument ?

Whether for a natural stone or granite monument, it is often recommended to clean the monument with soapy water once a year. The objective is to prevent moss and lichens from clinging and also to remove the pollution that will have settled. Do the same with the engraved plates and then remove the herbs that grow near the monument.

Check the seals and engravings. You may have to clean the letters with white-spirit to completely remove the color, then repainting them (or re-applying gold leaf). This operation is rather done every 10 to 15 years and even less in the case of  V-engravings.

The specificities of cleaning a monument made of natural stone and in particular Burgundy limestone are as follows : it is limestone so no cleaning with acidic products such as white vinegar or petrochemical products, prefer products with neutral pH or black soap. Use a soft brush. The Comblanchien stone, harder, requires less maintenance than the limestones of Golden Yellow Lanvignes or Blended Semond.

All our funerary monuments are water-repellent to protect the stone ; it is a treatment that you can re-apply after cleaning the tombstone  : a one-liter bottle will allow you to saturate the monument (recommended product : Imperpierre)

With the distance of families, monument maintenance services are developing more and more. This ranges from the flowering of the tomb on an ad hoc basis to an annual maintenance contract with specific additional costs for marble work (if it is necessary to renovate the seals for example or fix the headstone).

More substantial cleanings (if the monument is completely full of lichens or mosses following a lack of maintenance for several years) can also be delegated to these same companies.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you need additional information.

Maintenance of Burgundy limestone in your bathroom

Maintenance :

Natural Burgundy limestone in your bathroom is simple to maintain with clear water and a detergent product with neutral pH (deterquot).
You can occasionally alternate with savon noir (black soap) diluted in warm water.

Precautions to be taken:

All our products : washbasins, vanity tops, shower trays are protected (water and oil repellent) in our workshop. here>> our range of water/oil repellent products).

This does not mean that all stains are entirely prevented. Water/oil repelling product is a strong absorption shield.
It lets the stone breathe which allows it to create with time its own layer of protection called carbonation: the surface is hardened with time by the simple fact of cleaning your stone regularly with a sponge and water.

Always remember that Burgundy stone is a limestone!
It is therefore necessary to avoid any anti-limescale product or product for “treating” lime (Vikal, Antikal, CilitBang, Cif,…). They’re all acid-based. They prevent and degrade the natural carbonation of Burgundy limestone.

You should therefore use products that respect the nature of the stone and thereby your living environment by eliminating any detergent derived from the petro-chemical industry.

On the other hand, you can use well diluted bleach to disinfect.

Stone is easy to maintain and will bring you great satisfaction provided you respect its nature!

A well-adapted protection and maintenance kit for the kitchen and bathroom

To make sure you don’t go wrong, we recommend that you use our Kitchen and bathroom maintenance KIT for sinks, washbasins, shower trays… in natural stone.

Protect and clean Burgundy limestone in your kitchen

Maintenance :

Burgundy natural limestone in your kitchen (sinks, kitchen worktops) is easily maintained using clear water and a detergent product with neutral PH (Deterquot)
You can occasionally alternate with savon noir (black soap) diluted in warm water.

Precautions to be taken:

All our products (sinks, kitchen worktops…) are protected with water/oil repellent (see here>> our range of protection products)..

This does not mean that all stains are entirely prevented. Water/oil repellent product is only an absorption shield.
It lets the stone breathe which allows it to create with time its own protective layer, which is called carbonation: the surface is hardened with time by the simple fact of cleaning your stone regularly with a sponge and water.
Do not forget that there is no product that blocks 100% of the porosity of natural stone.

Beware of anti-limescale products

Remember that stone from Burgundy is a limestone!
It is therefore necessary to avoid any anti-limescale product (Vikal, Antikal, CilitBang, Cif,…).

Use neutral detergents for natural stone

You should therefore use products that respect the nature of the stone and thereby your living environment by eliminating any detergent derived from the petro-chemical industry.

You can use well diluted bleach to disinfect.

Stone is easy to maintain and will bring you great satisfaction provided you respect its nature!

A protective and maintenance kit suitable for the kitchen and bathroom

To make sure you don’t go wrong, we recommend that you use our kitchen and bathroom maintenance kit for sinks, washbasins, shower trays,… in natural stone.

How to maintain and enhance our natural stone paving ?

Well-maintained paving improves over time. Indeed, a paving in Burgundy limestone has the particularity of developing a patina over time with simple and non-aggressive maintenance by creating a natural protection layer called carbonation.

For your interior, maintenance of your paving is simple: you should vacuum and then wash the floor with water, supplemented with a neutral washing agent like Deterquot. You can use Detercal for a thorough clean once a month.
You can also alternate with well-diluted savon noir (black soap) in a bucket of warm water once in a while. Be careful not to do it too often because some black soaps are quite greasy and can clog up the paving.

Outside, we recommend Determousse which you should apply once or twice in the spring to remove any moss and slow down its emergence.

A treated floor

An interior or exterior Burgundy limestone floor that has been treated is easier to maintain resists stains from forming. To find out if your floor has been treated or if you would like to apply a water/oil repellent product see the maintenance and protection section in our website

Flooring, sinks, washbasin… in Burgundy limestone are generally protected with water / oil repellent product, which makes it possible to reduce the absorption of stains of fats, rusts or the emerging of lichens and mosses. On the maintenance and generic protection of natural stone flooring, consult our dedicated page. Also available our FAQs on the maintenance of limestones in the kitchen, or cleaning stone in the bathroom.

Action plans

Generally, we do not recommend the use of white vinegar, bleach or petrochemical products such as Cillit Bang to carry out the maintenance of limestone. However, on an ad hoc and limited basis, white vinegar and bleach are suitable solutions for cleaning a stain. Indeed these anti-limescale products will make it possible to remove or attenuate the stains. For example, dilute bleach (1:10 ratio) and dab the stain. It will thus diminish. Dishwashing liquid is also a very effective degreaser. We have also developed a range of products that respect natural stone : Detercal is particularly suitable for stains, mosses, lichens – while being gentle on natural stone.

Especially for fat stains, we recommend the following grandmother’s recipe ! Use Terres de Sommières product to apply to the stain after moistening (with a spray) Terre de Sommières and the stain. Leave on for 1 hour or 2 hours. By absorption, the Terres de Sommières will “drink” the stain. Then remove everything with a vacuum cleaner. We advise you to always have in your closet Terre de Sommières, which has many uses. You can find them on the internet or in the big DIY distributors such as Castorama, Leroy Merlin …

Remember that stone naturally forms a protective layer called cullet and patinates over time. So after a few weeks, the stain will continue to fade until it potentially disappears.

Do not hesitate to contact us directly to explain your problem.

Generally, a professional will take care of the installation of the funeral monument for you. This professional will master the technical aspects that are detailed below. On the other hand, understanding these aspects allows a better knowledge of what a funerary monument is, the elements that are part of it and their assembly.

Where is the headstone sealed ?

In the funerary jargon, the funerary stele (or headstone) is the vertical part of the funerary monument. It is not mandatory but is used in France to engrave names, dates of birth and death as well as a possible epitaph or drawing.

Thus the stele is part of a whole : tombstone, plinths, basement … In this context the headstone is fixed on the tombstone (the horizontal part of the monument) or on a base, slab or basement also allowing to stand the headstone.

The headstone can also be fixed on a concrete base if there is no tombstone. This is the case of simple landscaped funerary monuments with only a stele / headstone.

What methodology and rules to respect?

The stability of the stele is ensured by the studding of the elements between them. The stud is a resistant rod preventing the tipping of vertical elements. The studs are round or square made of stainless material. A simple gluing of the stele is not enough.

The sealing holes will house the studs. The diameter of the hole is larger than the diameter of the stud so that the glue can surround the stud. This stud is positioned in the drilling of the element that will receive the stele, then the stele is positioned vertically on this stud. Note: the element welcoming the headtsone must have a minimum thickness of 8 cm to allow efficient studding.

Some elements of the monument will have to be potentially dismantled to allow future burials: thus the glue, the cement grout or a cement mortar are suitable because they ensure the fixation but will not damage the stone in case of dismantling.  A silicone sealant will then be used to seal.

At Comptoir des Pierres, we provide, in addition to making the sealing holes, fiberglass studs. They are already cut to the appropriate size. This is what we do when we produce all the elements of the monument that are going to be assembled together. If we produce the stele alone, we can carry out the drilling and provide the stud on request. We exclusively use fiberglass studs that are perfectly inert (do not rust or deform). With simple metal studs, the risk is that by dint of rain and bad weather, the stud rusts and swells and then bursts the stone.

The diameter of the sealing holes and studs is adapted according to the size of the headstone (width, height, thickness) and therefore the weight. To stud, the stele must be at least 8 cm thick but we recommend 10 cm instead.

As part of a simple stele with landscaping without basement, it will be necessary to come and dig the place where the headstone will be positioned and then provide a concrete foundation of at least 13 cm. The stud will be carried out directly in this foundation. For an aesthetic rendering, we recommend that part of the limestone headstone be below ground level (a few centimeters) before covering with earth.

Source : CTMNC (Technical Centre for Natural Building Materials)

The role of copings

The copings also called wall tops plays several roles : guarantee the waterproofing of the wall while bringing an aesthetic aspect to your wall or acroterus.

If your wall is coated, the drip edge (line underneath the coping along the length) is a mandatory to deport the water from the coating and thus not to deteriorate it.

The possibilities in terms of copings are numerous : materials (natural stone, aluminum, concrete …), dimensions (thickness of 3 to 15 cm in Burgundy limestone), shapes (straight, 2 sides, curved …) but the purpose remains the same : waterproofing and aesthetics.

It should be distinguished whether the wall is a stone wall or a cinder block/brick wall. The general principle will be the same but there are some differences.

As a preamble, if your wall needs to be coated, first lay the copings, this will allow you to have a more precise work (it is very difficult to stop the coating perfectly straight – the coating will also cover any drips of mortar).

The dry stone wall will rarely be straight on top, so it will be necessary to carry out a mortar leveling before the set up of the wall copings. For cinder blocks, normally no difficulty on flatness.

The main steps are as follows:

1- Prepare the support : make sure of its flatness (pass the sander on the wall to make sure of the flatness) – as part of a stone wall, make a leveling the day before the set up

2- Lay the glue mortar with a trowel on the support – made a double gluing (glue on the support and ont the copings).

3- Position the copings on the wall with a gap of 5 to 10 millimeters. To be perfectly straight, pull a cord beforehand. Let it dry before making the groutings.

4- Do the groutings with a piping bag or a trowel. Put an adhesive on the copings to clearly delineate the grouting. Remember to remove the excess grouting underneath (towards the drip edges). We recommend the ready-to-use Prolijoint grouting from Parexlanko.

As part of cuts (tab cutting for angles or returns), use a grinder with diamond disc or a water saw (which limit dust).

The set up of copings is accessible to any handyman without necessarily being trained. The only difficulty could be to make neat cuts for angle. Cut angles are not an imperative, you can set up angles with 2 rectangular coping stones (ditto pool coping stones set up)

Do not hesitate if you have any questions specific to your project.

Do you live outside France or have a second home elsewhere in Europe or around the world? Would you like to order our products ? The good news is that this is no difficulty.

Our teams are trained and have the experience to achieve perfect packaging so that the order arrive safely.

Delivery, logistic partners specialized in international transport

We do not have our own trucks (or boat) but work with partners who are experts in international trade. These are mainly Geodis and Kuehne Nagel. We manage the relationship with the carriers and we stay your contact about logistics questions. For more efficiency, the carrier will contact you to make an appointment and depending on the country ask you to pay the taxes of your country.

If you wish, we can also work together in EXW (Ex works), which means concretely that we make the order available to you at our workshop and that you manage the chartering on your own or via a carrier that you have mandated.

Depending on the year, we generate 15 to 30% of our turnover through exports with prestigious references in Tokyo, Montreal, Istria (Croatian Coast), London, New York… Deliveries are mainly made by truck for Europe and by boat for other continents. The aircraft can be used for small pieces or for projects requiring express supply.

Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your project. Please note: you will not be able to order directly on our online store (only set up for France deliveries)

The objective on this page is to quickly identify if some finishes are to be avoided outdoors or indoors. This will allow you to save time in your selection by having a clear vision of the possibilities. All stone paving finishes are possible indoors ; the decision criterion being mainly aesthetic. For the exterior, anti-slippery considerations are to be taken into account.

We detail our tiles and pavers finishes in this other article on flooring.

Honed finish : to be banished outdoors

Finishes that can be slippery outdoors are to be avoided. This is the case for honed finish and thus also for honed finish with pillowed edges and polish finishes. Indeed with rain or frost, the risk of falling exists. However, tiles in porcelain stoneware, just as slippery, are frequently laid on the terrace.

Honed

The honed finish is smooth with a matte rendering. This finish is only suitable for inside (too slippery outside). This softening is achieved by passing the stone under increasingly fine grains (3 to 4 discs most often) until obtaining the desired smooth rendering. The edges are straight for a modern rendering. The limestones that are sublimated with honed finishes are Comblanchien, Charmot, Buffon, Chassagne…

Note : do not confuse the honed finish with the polished finish (used a lot in the 80s and 90s). Today, polished finish is limited to wall cladding ; indeed this finish is relatively fragile on the ground (risk of scratches and stains). For horizontal laying, we only carry it out on request in addition to existing flooring.

Bush-hammered and flamed finishes used mainly outdoors

All finishes (except those described above) can be layed outdoors (Brushed, Antique, Monastery, Old Slabs of Burgundy …). However, among them 2 finishes are not used indoors (even if it remains possible) and are mainly used in terraces, courtyards, alleys or roads. These are the bush-hammered and flamed finishes.

Bush hammered

The bush hammered finish is recognizable through small white cavities on the surface of the tiles (traces of tip of the “boucharde” tool). The “boucharde” is a tool of the stonemason, it is a hammer with 1 or 2 heads, composed of a checkerboard of diamond tips. The edges of the tiles are slightly marked.

The Comblanchien stone is frequently bush hammered; being very hard this stone is particularly suitable for terrace projects or paved courtyards. The limestones from the area of Châtillon will also sublimate this finish for a resolutely old rustic rendering (especially with the Golden Yellow Lanvignes limestone).

Flamed

The stone is literally passed to the torch, so a thermal shock will burst the grains on the surface and give this rough rendering. This process is used only on relatively hard stones. The only stone we offer in flamed finish is Comblanchien stone. This finish can be used for terraces thanks to its anti-slippery rendering. The flamed finish is quite rare for private housing. It is generally used for roads or sidewalk.

The question of whether Burgundy limestone is suitable for outdoor, is mainly related to the possible freezing of the stone and its resistance to bad weather. Check out our dedicated FAQ for more details on France frost zones.

Ask us for your terrace project at the beginning of your search ! Depending on the project (use, region…) we can guide you to the appropriate stones and eliminate from your field of possibilities the irrelevant stones: Bleu de Lignières, Charmot, Buffon… Beyond the question of resistance, keep in mind that light stones (white / beige) are particularly bright in sunny regions (and can dazzle). For example, in PACA, choose the stone of Lanvignes Doré-Jaune over the stone of Semond Clair Veiné.

In our product pages, you will find on the left a clarification on the destination: Interior and Exterior or only Interior.

Note: the thickness has no impact on the gelivity of the stone, which is related to the intrinsic and geological characteristics of the material.

The Japanese steps aim to mark a path between 2 outdoor spaces for example between a terrace and a swimming pool. They are also used to design an alley. They bring lightness and structure to your landscaping. They also have a practical role of not getting dirty in rainy or muddy weather.

Japanese step format : rectangle or round

Several formats exist, the 2 main ones being rectangular or round (ovoid) formats. We can achieve the dimensions you want. As standard, we offer rectangular japanese steps of 60 x 30 cm. 30 cm is for us a width adapted to a good walking comfort. This is often a standard width for stairs.

In terms of finishing, we offer Japanese steps brushed with sawn cut (on the edges) in the stone you want (mainly in Golden-Yellow Lanvignes stone or Blended Semond which are non-freezing) or Japanese steps that are rough from the quarry – kind of rare and therefore more expensive and longer to get.

Japanese step laying

Japanese steps must support the weight of a human being, so the thickness is 4 cm for “sawn” Japanese steps and 6 cm (+1 cm) for the “rough” one (which match to natural strata in the quarry). Make a hole in the lawn with a flat spade at least of the thickness of the Japanese step. Level the bottom so that it is perfectly flat. For better durability, you can make a concrete base for sawn Japanese steps, especially if it is a large custom-made format (e.g. 120 x 30 cm). For “rough” Japanese steps, we recommend a 3 cm thick sand shape background .

To position them make a test laying and mark with the spade the perimeter of the Japanese steps. In terms of spacing, to be comfortable it is necessary that a man’s step allows to go from one Japanese step to another. It is on average 30 cm between 2 tiles.

Japanese steps can be layed in alignment or staggered. It is more a question of aesthetic choice depending on the project.

Manufacture of Burgundy limestone kitchen worktops to your measurements

Dreaming of a stone kitchen worktop in the same finish as your sink?
We produce in the same Burgundy limestone : sinks, kitchen worktops, plinths, splashbacks,…

Send us your sketches and precise dimensions, we will quickly communicate a quote for your kitchen worktops in Burgundy limestone.

Découpe pour plaque de cuisson

Plan de cuisine

Crédence

Egouttoir en pente
avec ou sans cannelures

Plan de cuisine

Plinthes ou "coup d'éponge"

Chant 1/4 de rond

Chant droit chanfreiné

Chant bec de corbin

The laying

In general, always carry out a laying without gluing to check the correct assembly of the kitchen worktop parts. If you have to lay a sink and worktops, always start with the sink. Depending on the positioning of your furniture, you can strengthen the support of the worktops by fixing support brackets on the wall. After laying check the flatness of the worktops.

Position on the jambs or on the support white glue cords as Bostik MSP 108. This will make it possible to set the plans. Adjust and then seal using an anti-migration silicone seal cartridge (Otto S70). For the cleanest rendering, put 2 strips of masking adhesives to materialize the width of the seal. The seal must be as thin as possible to be discreet but at least 2 to 3 millimeters to play its sealing role.

Note : after the “test” laying, do not remove the worktop, lift it simply to position the glue.

If you have a credenza or backsplashes, use white glue to fix them to the wall, then do the grouting with the same methodology (masking adhesive tape and silicone cartridge). The lower part between the credenza and the worktops must imperatively be joined.

You shouldn’t need to cut out the worktops ; in case of error in terms of dimensions use a diamond disc machine (angle grinder) to adjust your worktops. No fear if you have to rework (slightly) the worktops ; natural limestone is easy to cut (with the right tools).

There are no strips for edges for worktops in stone because they are massive materials. You have precised beforehand the number of sides seen where we will do the same finish as on the top of the worktop. The edges will be worked according to your wishes: chamfer, 1/4 round, bull nose…

To help you have the right products, we offer a fixing kit, including a cartridge of glue – special for limestone and a seal cartridge of the color corresponding to the stone you have selected.

All our production is guaranteed made in France, made in Burgundy !

We are a manufacturer

Sinks, washbasins, shower trays, kitchen worktops, table tops, paving , cobble stones, pool coping, fountains, pillars, … are manufactured in France-Burgundy by French employees with Burgundian know-how.

Our Burgundy limestone production of quality products is presented on our website or on our online shop on which you will find the majority of our standard products.

If you have any questions, our team is here to answer you.
We are at your service by phone or e-mail, do not hesitate.

“GPI Pierre de Bourgogne”

As an active member of the Association Pierre de Bourgogne, we are defending the creation and implementation of a geographical indication protecting industrial and artisanal products (The GPI) in order to secure buyers of counterfeits and the usurpation of the Burgundy stone name.

This geographical indication will in the coming months ensure the traceability of products in Burgundy Limestone protect the know-how of all the actors in the sector whose production is carried out on the area defined as Burgundy (4 departments: 21, 71, 58 and 89).

These companies will be certified and checked annually by a controlling body and will carry an approval number.

The entire Pierre de Bourgogne raw material will be tracked, a customer can in case of doubt initiate an investigation in order to check the traceability of the finished product starting with the extraction of the stone block in the quarry.
In the case of a fraud, it will be the DGCCRF (fraud repression authority in France) who will handle the affair because this will the equivalent of a counterfeit.

Tomorrow, this GI logo will be affixed to all products manufactured by 100% Burgundian companies, certified and controlled, and will be the only guarantee that the product you purchase complies with the precise specifications of the geographical indication Pierre de Bourgogne.

To be sure to buy real Pierre de Bourgogne GI you will have to demand its presence.

And to be sure today of what you buy and the companies you want to work with, ask the Association Pierre de Bourgogne.

L’Association Pierres de Bourgogne

Active member of the Association Pierres de Bourgogne, we have been committed to promoting and respecting stone and know-how in Burgundy stones for many years.

“IGPIA Pierre de Bourgogne”

We defend the creation of a geographical indication protecting industrial and handicraft products (IGPIA) in order to secure the purchasers of the counterfeits and the usurpation of the Burgundy stone name.

This geographical indication will ensure the traceability of Pierres de Bourgogne products and the know-how of all the actors in the sector whose production will be carried out in the area defined in Burgundy (4 departments: 21, 71, 58 and 89).

The IG logo will be affixed to all products manufactured by companies at 100% from Burgundy, certified and controlled, and will be the only guarantee that the product you buy complies with the precise specifications of the Geographical Indication Pierre de Bourgogne.

Natural finishes

All the fittings that we propose are 100% natural and solid brass products unlike the alloys found in products distributed most of the time in the DIY sector, often imported from Asia and most often only available in chromed finish.

Our finishes are entirely natural to respect the ecology (no paint or varnish as is usually the case) ; this also allows our fittings to acquire their natural patina over time.

To regain their original brightness after a few years of use, just use an appropriate product that you will find easily in drugstores. Be careful, however, some maintenance products may be aggressive for natural stone. Remember to protect the stone while cleaning.

The reconstituted stone… you said “stone”?

Many of you are asking us about the definition of this term, here is some information that may be useful to you in your choice:

Firstly, a statement:

“Reconstituted natural stone” and even worse “reconstituted Burgundy stone”… do not exist !

“Reconstituted stone” is an abusive and misleading description used by almost every manufacturer to make the consumer believe that he is buying a natural stone, this is simply not true.

Finally what is so-called “reconstituted stone”?

These “reconstituted” products (which would be preferable to name “imitation stone”) are a mixture of:
granulates of stones (gravel, crushed stone, pebbles)
+ sand
+ binders (cement generally)
+ additives (resins, adhesives from the petro-chemical industry)
+ dyes
+ water

= So it’s concrete> very far from the natural stone so much touted…

These products are mixed in concrete mixers and cast in moulds.
The moulds are then vibrated to remove the air bubbles from the concrete mixture and then are dried.
This process allows the mass reproduction of identical element using an original moulding (usually the original is cast from a piece of natural stone).

Its resistance to outdoor weather is difficult to predict and varies according to the manufacturing processes of each brand and the type of additives used from the petro-chemical industry (resins).
Unlike natural stone, imitation stone products do not crystallize and do not produce their natural patina (calcium carbonate) which is the natural process that protects natural limestone.

The very low cost of production (and therefore margins) make it a product acclaimed by distributors from DIY sector or modern trade (Carrefour, Wal Mart, Castorama…)

And don’t forget that the manufacture of cement (main constituent of mortars and concretes) by its particularly energy-consuming mode of production, in particular heating to very high temperatures, is one of the major contributors to the greenhouse effect and to air pollution. Cement is therefore an important source of pollution which is due on the one hand to its manufacture (chemical reaction, heating…) and on the other hand to its exploitation (transport,…). This production has grown considerably in the last half of the twentieth century.

On the other hand, choosing Burgundy natural limestone is to :

– Choose a material that is 100% natural,
– Choose environmentally friendly materials,
– Choose a recyclable material,
– Choose a material which by its extraction method is ecological,
– Choose a traceable material (from the stone block to the finished product),
– Choose local manufacture in Burgundy in the heart of the quarries,

Choosing Burgundy limestone is to invest in the future.

Washbasins and shower trays in stock ?

This page is dedicated to our stone bathroom products in stock at our workshop in Comblanchien or at our showroom in Carrières-sur-Seine or in Toulon-La Crau. These models allow you to benefit from immediate availability (about one to two weeks in delivery).

Indeed, our process is to manufacture to order (between 10 and 12 weeks of production depending on the time of year). The possibilities in terms of stones and finishes, dimensions, models being too wide to have a permanent stock. Our basins and shower trays in stock have no defects and have the same level of quality and finish as a conventional order (unless specifically stated). They are used to present our production in our showrooms.

Below is the list of opportunities for your urgent projects. Call us to check availability (update twice a week).

Washbasins available in Burgundy (Comblanchien)

Washbasins available in Ile de France (Carrières-sur-Seine)

Washbasins available in Provence (Toulon-La Crau)

Shower trays available in Ile de France (Carrières-sur-Seine)

Price excluding packaging in case of delivery 110 euros TTC per pallet. Price excluding delivery. Contact us.

Delivery is possible only for washbasins and shower trays in stock in Burgundy. Mandatory pick up by your own in Carrières-sur-Seine and Toulon-La Crau.

If you don’t find a product matching your project, discover all our natural stone basins and also our shower trays. 10 to 12 weeks is not so long to have the bathroom you dream of..

Formats and layouts of our Burgundy limestone paving

Please find below a presentation of Burgundy limestone paving formats we manufacture.
All of our finishes (or almost) can be made in all these formats.

Formats : Squares

Our Burgundy limestone paving in regular square sizes are manufactured in dimensions from 30×30 cm up to 60×60 cm.
As well as other regular sizes: 60 x 30 cm, 60 x 40 cm, 70 x 50 cm, 90 x 60 cm,…

Format : Paving

Paving formats : 10×10 cm, 15×15 cm and 20×20 cm.

Laying of regular stone floors at 90 ° or 45 ° in diagonal laying

Format : Hexagonal Tomettes/Tiles

These hexagonal tomettes/tiles, typical of old interiors, are becoming trendy again. Usually made in terracotta, we manufacture these tomettes 100% in stone. A timeless originality.

Our standard size is 15 x 19 cm but we can make them in any format.

Format : Opus in fixed width and random lengths

The name “Opus in bands” is a layout principle with tiles of identical width and random lengths (in contrast to tiles of regular lengths such as format 30 x 50 cm or 50 x 60 cm for example).

The principle is aesthetic in order to avoid joints aligning in the form of a cross on a regular basis. This layout is typical of natural stone floors of Burgundy limestone and this choice is recommended for our floors in aged finishes.

Today, even in contemporary interiors, this layout is increasingly popular.

The layout pattern : this is possible in bands of the same width (fig 2) or a mix of different widths (fig 1).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Formats: Roman Opus

The Opus are assemblies of different slab sizes that are laid out at a precise location and are studied to promote visual irregularity. The more modules there are, the less the repetition of the module is visible.

The Roman Opus is a precise layout pattern of 4 or 8 different formats, all the tiles compose a module (12 or 16 pieces in total according to this module).

We can offer you different modules of Opus: small, medium or very large format (tiles up to 60 x 116 cm).

Format : Cabochons

Cabochon paving is a layout particularly prized in 17th century mansions.
It consists of slabs whose angles, called “pans” are cut to allow the insertion of a tile of a different colour (usually black or golden/yellow).

Cabochon paving with 1, 2 or 4 angles cut

A goldsmith’s work – Bas-relief, engraving or sculpture

As a manufacturer of natural limestone from Burgundy, we can make all kind of sculptures, engravings, bas-reliefs. We regularly work on personalized sinks or washbasins with a bas-relief on the front panel. This can be different motifs (bunches of grapes, mountains, flowers…) or family coat of arms.

Each house or family has its history that can be enhanced in these high-end stone-cutting elements : mountain and edelweiss bas-reliefs for a chalet in the Alps, bunches of grapes in a wine region or for wine enthusiasts…

You can draw us a sketch to tell us what you want. We will confirm if it is feasible as it is or if adaptations must be made due to technical constraints (too thin details for stone cutting for example). You can also simply tell us the general idea or theme and we will make you a proposal. Engravings, sculptures… are all the more perfect in hard stones such as Comblanchien limestone or Corton.

Several words are used but with different meanings : a bas-relief is a protruding sculpture of the stone, an engraving is an hollow in the stone. It is more technical, time-consuming and expensive to make a bas-relief – this also requires an additional volume of stone that will be removed around the bas-relief. Sculpture is the more generic name that encompasses bas-relief and engraving.

It is a goldsmith’s work, which will be made 100% by hand from a simple pen drawing. Count at least 1500 euros vat excluded for a bas-relief on a sink or basin. Each project is specific, do not hesitate to ask us for a costing.

We also make engraved or screen-printed plates (inauguration plate, house name, family or regional coat of arms…)

Do we have pool coping stones and wall tops in stock?

This page is dedicated to our pool coping stones and copings / wall top in stock at our workshop in Comblanchien. These products allow you to benefit from immediate availability (about two weeks in delivery).

Indeed, our business is to manufacture to order (between 10 and 12 weeks of production depending on the time of year). The possibilities in terms of stones, finishes, formats, thicknesses being too wide to have a permanent stock.

To meet your urgent needs, you will find on this page our quantities by available format. Do not hesitate to call us to confirm availability

Price excluding packaging 29.26 euros VAT excluded per pallet (maximum 1 ton per pallet). Price excluding delivery. Contact us.

Free quotes

Our quotes are always free. This is part of the customer service level we want. On the other hand, we only work on dimensioned drawing for custom projects after signing the quote. The technical sheets of our standard products can be found on our website and online shop. For a custom sink, we will detail in the quote the different dimensions of the sink but the production sketch will be made after the signed quote. Don’t worry if the sketch doesn’t suit you, we’ll rework it according to your instructions.

Note : we do not move to take the dimensions and do not carry out the laying – on the other hand, we can depending on your locations recommend professionals to do the laying.

How long to get my quote

We respond to all requests even for one tile – see the article on minimum order quantities. On the other hand, we are very busy and our average response time is between 3 and 10 days. To give you an idea we made in 2021 3950 quotes, knowing that a quote needs on average 1 hour with a gap between 10 minutes to 3 hours (architect’s sketch study)

To help us, you can give us as much information as possible by email or by phone…. You can visit first our website before calling us. We are here to help you in your choice but if you already have few knowledge about Burgundy limestones before the appointment, it allows to finetune together your project. For example, we offer about 15 different stones in flooring with 8 finishes and 14 possible formats.

Quote Information

Our quotes contain all the useful information for your project: description of the desired products by detailing the stones, packaging, delivery and additional products – completion time – payment terms – period of validity of the quote – general sales conditions.

To approve the order, you must send us the signed quote and the 50% deposit. Find out more on our page dedicated to orders.

You are very numerous to question us on these 2 terms, here is some information that may be useful to you in your choice:

The reconstituted stone… you said “stone”?

The “reconstituted natural stone” and even more the “reconstituted Burgundy limestone”… do not exist !

“Reconstituted stone” is an abusive and misleading denomination used by almost every manufacturer to make the consumer believe that he buys natural stone, that is not true.

Finally what is the so-called “reconstituted stone”?

These “reconstituted” products (which would be preferable to name “false stone”) are a mixture of:
granulates of stones (gravel, crushed, pebbles)
+ sands
+ binders (cement generally)
+ adjuvants (resins, adhesives from the petro-chemical industry)
+ dyes
+ water

= So it’s concrete>, so far from the natural stone so touted…

These products are mixed in concrete mixers and cast in moulds.
The moulds are then vibrated to remove the air bubbles from the concrete mixture and then are dried.
This process allows to reproduce in series and identical an element derived from an original moulding (usually the original is made of natural stone).

Its resistance to outdoor weather is hardly appreciable and varies according to the manufacturing process of each brand.
Unlike natural stone, false stone products do not crystallization and do not produce their natural cullet (calcium carbonate) which is the natural process of protecting limestone natural stone.

The very low production costs make it a product favoured by the distributors (DIY sector or modern trade – Carrefour, Wal-Mart, Tesco…)

And don’t forget that the manufacture of cement (main constituent of mortars and concretes) by its particularly energy-consuming mode of production, in particular cooking at very high temperatures, is one of the major contributors to the greenhouse effect and to the air pollution.

The Travertine

What is it?

It is a limestone of freshwater sedimentation.
It is recognizable thanks to its numerous holes.

Where did it come from?

Turkey is the main producer-exporting country in the world.
It has for 15 years supplanted Italy, of which many famous buildings are erected in travertine.

Why is it so cheap?

Extraction and production techniques in Turkey are roughly the same as in Burgundy.

The first difference is: the Turkish State, by heavily subsidizing the travertine stone production sector to settle for export (as the Chinese State for solar sector in China which everyone has heard about) has allowed to endorse the principles of standardization and “globalization of consumption”. Direct consequence: the low prices and the uniformity of the finishes and the formats proposed in travertine.

The other notable differences between the methods of extraction/production of travertine compared to the stone of Burgundy are:
– the costs of opening and operating quarries and the lack of obligation to refurbishing quarries after extraction,…
– lack of environmental standards (waste reprocessing, water reprocessing,…)
– the low cost of salaries and social taxations,
– safety at work,…
All these elements involve costs of at least 3 to 5 times lower than in Burgundy.

And the quality in all this?

The Turkish travertine has the particularity to offer several qualitative options:
-the ^1stchoice (difficult to find because very few holes: the most expensive)
-the ^2nd choice (most common choice in France with serious dealers)
-the ^3rd choice “when it’s cheap, it’s the third choice“. On can recognize it through the presence of faults and holes in very large quantities (which must be clogged with mortar when laying).

In any case, always check the quality of all the slabs in the pallets of your order.

Any doubt ?

In case of doubt, contact the Association Pierre de BourgogneAssociation Pierre de Bourgogne who can inform you.

The Comptoir des Pierres participates in the creation of the geographical indication for the stone of Burgundy.
This will allow you, in a few months, to be sure of the provenance (traceability) and the quality “Pierres de Bourgogne” by bringing you the guarantee of products exclusively made in Burgundy by controlled and certified manufacturers.

Burgundy stone Wine Bottle Rack. As a manufacturer, we make single or more elaborate Wine Bottle Rack (racks with moldings). We have standardized models: 2, 4, 6 or 9 racks (directly orderable on our online store). But we also carry out custom works in terms of the number of lockers, the constraints of the reception room (cellar, living room…) : vaulted cellar, return of angles … or in terms of design (personalized engraving…)

The prerequisite: plan and hard support

The installation is very simple by respecting only one prerequisite: it is necessary that the support is flat and hard. Your bottle racks cannot be installed directly on gravel. Either you already have a floor with a concrete slab or screed, or you must make a concrete footing at the location of the future location of the lockers. The thickness of the sole should be 10-12 cm minimum.

It is this prerequisite that allows the durability of the structure and also the ease of installation.

Editing: a Lego game accessible to all!

We send you a map of your bottle racks for each order (confer technical diagrams below). You just have to start with the basic elements and then climb the elements at your own pace (take your time). Each element should be fixed via 2 hazelnuts of white glues with the neighboring elements. In addition, we recommend attaching to the white glue the basic elements with the concrete support (similarly hazelnuts of glues will suffice). Position the glue well in the center of the elements so that there are no drips on the stone. There is no joint to make.

We recommend the white glue Bostik MSP 108 to apply with an extruder gun.

If you have additional questions before your order or after when asking, do not hesitate.

Burgundy gave us 83 different stones, we selected 7  of them which, according to our criteria, are adapted to water features. What we mean by water feature corresponds to the kitchen and the bathroom, where our stones will be strongly in contact with the water repeatedly and daily. It is therefore necessary that the stones have specific characteristics in terms of density and porosity.

Thus, not all stones will be suitable. A simple visual analysis is not enough to know if a stone is adequate to make a shower tray for example. It is necessary to rely on geological characteristics and laboratory tests. A stone that may seem porous because of these small cavities, could be in fact much less porous than other stones : this is the case for example of Golden Yellow Lanvignes limestone.

In addition to these 7 Burgundian limestones, which we will present to you, we have selected the Blue Stone (Belgian origin) which allows to propose you a dark color, almost black. These dark colors do not exist in all shades of Burgundy stone. However, we do not recommend it if you do not have a softener in a geographical area where the water is calcareous. Indeed you could see the white traces of limestone on your sink or washbasin. It is the same for all dark stones: Dark Granite from Zimbabwe, Fine Black Stone from Belgium…

All our creations for the kitchen and the bath are water-repellent protected at our workshop. This protective treatment aims to saturate the stone in order to limit the risk of soap or toothpaste stains for example. You can re-apply this treatment by yourself if necessary.

We offer you as standard 8 combinations of stone and finish. So you will find in our sink models for example, a proposal in Honed Charmot Clear and not in Aged Charmot. We consider, after multiple tests, that the limestone of Charmot is sublimated in this honed finish that is softened. Conversely, a stone such as Golden Yellow Lanvignes will be presented in aged finish.

On specific request, we can work other stones and finishes for this type of product. We will be able to tell you if it is suitable, or in any case what the advantages and disadvantages will be.

You will find below a presentation of our 8 stones and finishes with a dedicated page with examples of achievements. Feel free to click on these links.

We can manufacture your project in Burgundy limestone to your measurements:

For your project in the kitchen, bathroom, swimming pool,… We offer you on our website a wide choice of products in standard sizes and all our models can be made to measure.

Even though your project is unique, we now answer positively to more than 90% to the specific requests from our customers.

Custom-made sink in Burgundy limestone

-Width up to 210 cm
-Depth up to 110 cm
-1, 2 or 3 bowls…
-Right or left drainer
-On demand holes for the bungs and fittings,
-Cutting-out for the cooking plate, power outlets,…
-Back-splash : custom-made height, unlimited number of openings (single, double or triple taps, etc.)

Burgundy limestone washbasins

-Width up to 200 cm
-Depth up to 80 cm
-1, 2 or 3 bowls…
-On demand holes for the bungs and fittings,
-Back-splash : custom-made height, unlimited number of openings (single, double or triple taps, etc.)

Custom-made jambs in Burgundy limestone

-Height, width and depth

Burgundy limestone kitchen worktops

-Cutting and design of kitchen worktops and vanity tops according to your needs
-Thickness of the tops from 3 to 5 cm and more if you wish
And so on…
>> See here for kitchen worktop options in detail

Burgundy limestone vanity tops

-Cutting and design of kitchen worktops and vanity tops according to your needs
-Thickness of the tops from 3 to 5 cm and more if you wish
And so on…
>> See here for the options of the vanity top in detail

Shower trays in Burgundy limestone

-Length up to 190 cm
-Width: up to 120 cm
-Custom-made positioning of the bung

For your staircases in Burgundy limestone

We cut cut treads and risers or solid steps made to measure.

For your interior and exterior decoration items in Burgundy limestone

We can engrave and personalize your decorating items: sink, fountain, table, street nameplate,…

How do I get a quote?

We invite you to visit us in one of our show-rooms in the Paris region (Carrières/Seine 78420), in the South-East of France (Toulon -La Crau 83260) or directly in our workshop in Burgundy (Comblanchien 21700).

You can also send us by e-mail or postal mail your request accompanied by sketches, listed plans, pictures of your interior or selected in magazines,…

We build the project adapted to your wishes and your environment and we bring you the appropriate advice, if you wish, both aesthetically and practically.

For all built-to-size items we produce drawings and these need to be confirmed by you before we launch the production of your order.

What type of flooring and cobble stones you have in stock?

This page is dedicated to our paving, flooring and cobble stones in stock at our workshop in Comblanchien. These products allow you to benefit from immediate availability (about two weeks in delivery).

Indeed, our process is to manufacture to order (between 5 and 7 weeks of production depending on the time of year). The possibilities in terms of stones, finishes, formats, thicknesses being too large to have a permanent stock. The goal as a manufacturer is to be able to offer you a flooring perfectly adapted to your project and your tastes.

That being said, you will also find opportunities at cheap or even unbeatable prices for natural stone from Burgundy. In particular, we offer opus incertum, very suitable for carrying out an inexpensive outdoor project (terrace, alley …). The flooring proposed are mainly 1st choice without defects and possibly paving with shells or small cavities. These aesthetic peculiarities do not change anything about the solidity of the stone but we classify them as 2nd choice (always mentioned in the descriptions).

Below is the list of opportunities for your urgent projects. Call us to check availability (update 1 time per week). We do detail, you can order only a part of the available batches to have the number of m2 that meet your need.

Our floorings in stock with brushed finish and straight edges can be reworked on the edges to make them evolve into Monastery finish (Brushed and Aged Edges). 2 weeks to carry out this manual rework will be needed. To better understand the difference, we invite you to discover our dedicated page explaining the finishes of our stone paving.

Flooring in Burgundy limestones

Our customers’ favorites

Our standards

Burgundy limestone cobble stones

Opus incertum

Price excluding packaging 29.26 euros HT per pallet of 22 m2 in thickness 2 cm and 29 m2 in 1.5 cm. Price excluding delivery. Contact us.

If you do not find your happiness, discover all our stone paving. 5 to 7 weeks is not that long for a flooring that you will potentially see all your life!

The areas of frost in France: the questions that arise…

> Can I lay stone outdoors?

Yes of course, depending on the area you are in (for France see the map below) you can lay our Burgundy limestones outside.

> What are the conditions for laying Burgundy limestone outdoors?

1. The essential element for the installation of a paving or cobble stones to take into account is the slope necessary for the water drainage from your terrace. This slope shoud be at least 1% in the case of a free flow to a garden for example, and 1.5% for a flow to a closed yard with floor siphon allowing the evacuation of water.
For the durability of the work, there should be no water stagnation zone.
2. The second element to be taken into account: the support must be completely compliant with building regulations. No guarantee will be granted by insurance if the construction standards are not complied with.
3. Then the type of laying, the thickness and the size of the stones, the width of the joints, and possibly the frequency of expansion joints should be respected.
We advise you to refer to the Unified Technical Documents (UTC or DTU in french) articles 52.1 and 52.2 relative to the realisation of indoor and outdoor floors and especially the laying of natural stone paving. The UTC can be consulted in the town hall or with any architect or adviser.
In order to avoid any disappointment, we advise you to request the technical data sheet of the natural stone that you buy, it contains the information that will indicate if it is compatible with outdoor applications.

> How do you define if a stone is subject to freezing damage ?

Representative samples of natural stones are provided to a private laboratory which conducts tests of successive freeze and thaw cycles according to a precise specification.
The laboratory then establishes records which indicate the number of freeze/thaw cycles applied to the stone and its alteration where appropriate.
A stone subjected to 244 cycles of frost/thaw without alteration can be laid in severe frost zone.
A stone subjected to 170 cycles of frost/thaw without alteration can be laid in a moderate frost zone.
A stone subjected to 144 cycles of frost/thaw without alteration can be laid in low to moderate frost zone.

> Is a porous stone necessarily one that freezes ?

There is no obligatory relationship between the porosity and the frost resistance oft the stone. It may seem paradoxical, but a stone can be very porous and non freezing… and vice versa.
Corton Burgundy limestone is a representative illustration : its porosity is 1% and yet it is subject to freeze damage.
Another special case: Comblanchien Burgundy stone, porosity 1%, can be laid in a zone of severe frost with adhesive fixing or laying on slab of mortar, but when laid on pedestals under certain conditions the frost could damage it.

> Map of France Frost zones

Very low Frost zone : no more than two days reaching a temperature below-3 ° C
Low Frost zone : no more than four days reaching a temperature below-6 ° C
Moderate Frost zone : no more than ten days reaching a temperature below-10 ° C
Severe frost zone: more than ten days reaching a temperature below-10 ° C

You already possess or have just acquired a sink, a kitchen worktop, a washbasin, a shower tray, a staircase, a paving,… in natural stone ?

The first question that comes to mind is : to treat or not to treat?

It is important to know that all water/oil repellent products are not treatments that will definitely block the porosity of natural stone. These are absorption postponers.
They are imperatively breathable and permeable so that the stone naturally creates its carbonation (surface hardening) over time.
The carbonation of our Burgundy limestones can take from one to several years depending on the stone and the maintenance.
It is this natural carbonation that you observe for example on old paving stones that look shiny, like “waxed”.

Before any application, it will be useful to check whether your natural stone is already treated.

Unless additional indications, we apply a water/oil repellent treatment on our sinks, washbasins, shower trays, kitchen work tops, vanity tops, table tops,… during the manufacturing process before shipping.

Pavings, pool copings and stairs have not been treated at the workshop and will be treated by your care after laying, joints made and tiles well dry.
Our Old slabs of Burgundy with patina already have a pre-treatment of protection made in workshop during the manufacturing process.

The porosity test

To find out if your natural stone element is treated : just drop a few drops of water on the stone.
-If the drops are not absorbed within 1 to 2 minutes and the colour of the stone does not go dark, your stone is certainly already treated or is not very porous.
-If the drops are absorbed immediately or within 1-2 minutes and the colour of the stone goes darker, your stone is certainly not treated and requires the application of a water/oil repellent product.

Choosing the right protection product

Indoors :

1. Do you want to treat kitchen stone elements or natural stone baths?
Use Hydropierre. It is the ideal product in aqueous phase (solvent water) and compatible “food quality”.
Very few VOC (volatile organic compounds) emanations indoors.

2. Do you want to treat paving, cobble stones or staircase,… in stone ?
Use Hydropierre

You can add Hydrosatine (finishing wax) to reinforce the protection and give a satin finish to your natural stone elements.

Outdoors :

You want to treat paving, pool copings, staircase, fountain, pillar,… in stone?
Use Imperpierre. It is the ideal product in the solvent phase (solvent “gasoline”)
Imperpierre can be used indoors but it will be necessary to aerate for several days until complete evaporation of the solvents.

On each of our products are attached the following instructions.

Manufacture of vanity top in natural stone to your measurements

We carry out in the same stone : washbasins, vanity tops, splashbacks,…
Send us your plans, sketches, precise dimensions and we will quickly communicate you a quote.

Percement pour passage bonde

Percement pour passage robinetterie

Crédence

Plan de vasque

Chant 1/4 de rond

Chant droit chanfreiné

Chant bec de corbin

You want to order a sink, a washbasin, a shower tray, copings, paving,….

We manufacture on demand and do not have stock of finished products, which allows us to offer you all possible options for your project.

What are the production deadlines for our standard products?

Sinks : about 10-12 weeks
Washbasins : about 10-12 weeks
Shower trays : about 10-12 weeks
Table tops : about 10-12 weeks
Pool coping stones : about 10-12 weeks
Paving, cobble stones : about 10-12 weeks
Old Burgundy slabs : about 10-12 weeks

In any case, the production time will be announced at the time of the offer and confirmed upon confirmation of your order. The delivery takes place the following week within a period of 48 to 96 hours depending on the destination.

We are doing everything possible to meet our commitments.

In case of urgent requirements do not hesitate to ask us for our stocks and exhibition products.

Good to know :

In the spring and early summer, our production deadlines increase due to the high demand to meet our customers’ work forecasts.

Closure for holidays:

The workshop is closed for 3 weeks in August and 2 weeks at the end of the year.

For about ten years, we have selected the most suitable products for our Burgundy limestones. This ranges from flooring and protection products with glue, seal and water repellent to cleaning products suitable for sinks, basins, shower trays… The brands distributed are Parexlanko, Mapei, Otto, Schlüter, Weber and Le Comptoir des Pierres.

When we send you a quote, we frequently integrate these fixing products. The objective is not to push you to order these complementary products but to inform you at least once during our exchanges of the products adapted to natural limestones: white glue and not gray (to avoid efflorescences), specific seals stone to avoid migrations, cleaning product with neutral pH…

If you do not want them, you will just have to cross them out when you approve the quote. Layers or tilers especially for the floor regularly make quotes with a price per m2 – fixing products included. Check with the professional if it integrates the water repellent product (mandatory for a natural stone floor). In addition, beware of the color and the product selected for the grouting : the color can strongly impact the visual rendering of your Burgundy stone project.

Flooring (tiles and pavers) : glue, joint, water repellent

In your quote of tiles or pavers, you will find several lines detailing glue, grouting and water repellent. To advise you on the products adapted to your project, we will ask you a few questions: interior or exterior project, if indoors do you have a heated floor or not. The answers have an impact on the choice of glue (flex glue in the context of a heated floor for example) and water repellent (different between interior and exterior).

On request, we also supply Schlüter products and bond coating – Proliprim or specific seals for our wall cladding.

Kitchen and bath : fixing and maintenance kit

For a kitchen and bathroom project, we include in the quote a maintenance kit so that you know the products adapted to natural stone: neutral pH cleaner and water repellent. In addition, we offer you the necessary to install your kitchen and bathroom elements: glue adapted to the stone and silicone seal with a color consistent with the chosen stone.

We have developed a range of cleaning products adapted to your needs (routine maintenance, heavy cleaning…) : Deterquot, Detercal, Determousse, Antivoile… We do not integrate them into the quotes spontaneously but do not hesitate to ask us for them.

Note: we also market fixing kits for our street numbers or engraved plate. They are composed of dowels, screws and diamond-tipped covers (chrome or brass).

We charge packaging costs that correspond to the packaging (pallet, secure box, cover …) as well as the packing time by our teams. Our goal is to protect your order as much as possible which can be shipped anywhere in France or around the world.

Our secure crates used for sinks, basins, receivers are closed wooden crates on 4 sides. For paving, pavers, curbs, cutlery… these are Europe-type pallets that can be reinforced at square.

We do not earn money on this item but these packaging represent a cost, beyond the production of your stone cutting elements. We have chosen to distinguish on our quotes the production of stone elements, packaging and delivery.

Repackaging / preparation for shipment

All our products in stock are physically at our workshop in Comblanchien (21) in Burgundy. We try to have flooring and paving in stock at all times for your most urgent projects. This stock is on pallet but does not necessarily correspond to the number of m2 wanted for your project. Our desire is to be able to retail, we will never force you to buy full pallets of 30 m2 flooring when your need is 15 m2 for example.

So when we get your order of products in stock, we will have to allocate a stonemason to come and package your order. Concretely to prepare / repackage a pallet of 15 m2 from a pallet of 30 m2, it is necessary to take tile by tile to position them on a new pallet and then seal it.

It takes between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes, which was not planned in the production schedule of the week. It is therefore necessary to free up time amongst a large number of orders.

Delivery

Once the order is ready, we will charter a carrier that will take between 48 and 92 hours to deliver depending on your region. In order to save time, we advise you to pay for the entire order directly. This avoids asking you for the 50% balance before delivery, which can waste a little time.

No ! No minimum at Le Comptoir des Pierres

We answer all your requests even for one tile, a linear meter of skirting boards or a threshold. We want to help you on all your projects whether it is a small or a bigger order. Our team will take the necessary time to accompany you.

Is there a price impact ?

It depends on the products and material we can have in stock but we have fixed machine launch costs. Thus cutting a tile requires proportionally much more time than 20 m2 of flooring or pavers. In particular for flooring, we apply an extra charge of 10% between 10 and 20 m2 and 20% below 10 m2.

You often ask us about the link between our company Le Comptoir des Pierres and the Comblanchien quarry. Is it the same group with 2 subsidiaries with different names ? Does one do the extraction and the other the transformation? We will explain the commonalities and differences in this page.

Strong synergies

Synergies and proximity are strong. Indeed the 2 companies are part of the same association bringing together the actors of the Burgundy limestone sector: the Pierre de Bourgogne Association. The 2 companies are just 1300 meters apart and we buy daily blocks of Comblanchien that goes from the quarry to our workshop to be transformed.

There is no real competition between us because we are in different markets and have at heart each in our core business to defend and highlight the natural limestone from Burgundy.

3 means of payment : credit card, transfer and check

Our general conditions of sale concerning the payment are 50% deposit when you order and 50% at the pick up at the workshop or before the delivery.

3 payment methods are proposed: the fastest are payment by credit card and by transfer (with the development of instant transfers), the last is payment by check with a longer processing time (postal deadline, internal mail management …).

To learn more about securing credit card payments, visit this dedicated page.

Multiple parameters

According to the number of stones, finishes and formats the price varies from 1 to 4 for flooring (between 60 euros and 250 euros VAT included). For a sink, 2 identical sinks in terms of dimensions but with a bowl of different sizes are going to have a fundamentally different price. Indeed, the machining time to dig the bowl will have a predominant impact on the price. In general, our selling prices are the result of several components : volume of stone used, flow time, machining and finishing.

To make a comparison, asking for the price of a Burgundy limestone flooring is like asking for the price of a car : it depends on the model, engine … That’s why we ask you several questions before giving you a price range.

Price range and Transparency

However to give you an idea of our prices, here are some information about our prices: pavers from 60 euros VAT included, “classic” paving: about 100 euros vat included per m2, premium flooring (100% hand made) Vieilles Dalles de Bourgogne: between 150 and 200 euros VAT included per m2. There are too many variations to display all our prices on the internet.

On the other hand, for sinks, basins, shower trays, pool coping stones, wall tops … you will find all our standard prices on our online store. You will be able to get an idea quickly on the budget that represents your Burgundy limestone project.

Price calculated as accurately as possible

As you have understood, the prices vary according to the choice of stone, format and finish. Our prices are justified by an artisanal know-how needed to produce our Natural Stones from Burgundy. The Burgundy Limestone is Geographical Indication since June 2018.

There is also an exclusive follow-up for each customer, a very rigorous quality control (with sending pictures before shipping for sinks, basins, shower trays…), the management of logistic to deliver our products. Technical advice to help you before, during and after your project.

As a manufacturer and selling our production directly without intermediaries, we have calculated our prices as accurately as possible. Therefore, our prices are non-negotiable.

Do not hesitate to send us your budget. We will be able to submit the most suitable proposal.

3 physical showrooms: Burgundy, Ile de France, PACA

We are manufacturers with 3 physical points of sale (Burgundy, Ile de France, PACA), which we call showrooms because you will not be able to leave with your order, which we’ll be registered in our production book. Our website and online store also allow you to define your project autonomously, thanks to our explanations, photos, samples shipping, advice by phone or video conferencing…

We have always appreciated the direct exchanges with our customers, whether they are individuals or professionals, and have structured our human resources to be able to welcome you in a qualitative way on our various showrooms. However, we always recommend to announce yourself because depending on the project an appointment can quickly last one hour and a half. If there is already an appointment and no one else available, you will have to wait. It is therefore better to call us beforehand.

(1) BURGUNDY – Comblanchien (21)

Our main showroom is located in our offices in Comblanchien, closed to the production workshop. You will find an exhaustive panel of the limestones proposed. However, you will not see all of our finished products (nearly 1000 different references). When you come and see us, the main objective is to validate together the choice of stone, finish and format / dimension.

(2) PACA – La Crau (83)

Our showroom in La Crau (83) is located between Toulon and Hyères-les-Palmiers in Var area (French Rivieira). Its mission is to offer an exhibition place to our customers in Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur. This is a Le Comptoir des Pierres point of sale with Stéphanie Miller, a member of our teams dedicated to customer reception in the South of France.

The showroom is 30 m2, most of our Burgundy stones are exhibited there.

@ Pictures Credits GV Studio Photo – Var

(3) ILE DE FRANCE – Carrières sur Seine (78)

Our showroom in Carrières-sur-Seine (70 m2) target our customers in the Paris and Ile de France region but also people from Normandy, Brittany, Pays de la Loire … to discover our products without moving to Burgundy. It is also a 100% Le Comptoir des Pierres point of sale with one of our employees who will welcome you by appointment.

Samples and mock-ups : a remote solution

You can also order samples or mock-ups from us, either directly on our online shop or in the case of more specific samples by contacting us by email. Producing a sample remains a specific order for us. Let us an average of 3 weeks to receive the samples. This can delay your decision making and delivery. Do not hesitate to call us to discuss and advise you as best as we can.

We manufacture skirting in all types of Burgundy limestone in order to have a perfect finish for your interior.

For Saint Genay paving, cobble stones and for tomettes that are made up of stone of different shades of colours, we will preferably choose Lanvignes, a golden-yellow stone that we generally find in these paving and cobble stones.

Regarding the finishes, we adapt it to that of your paving in honed or brushed finishes. We will offer you the best solution in our quotation. A chamfer along the top edge length will provide an elegant finish to your skirting.

Two sizes are available: a height of 7 cm with a thickness of 1.5 cm for a more contemporary look or a height of 9.5 cm with a thickness of 2 cm for a more classical look.

Our skirting are in random lengths but we can manufacture in our workshop any precise dimensions (height, thickness and length).

Price from 19.90 Euros VAT excluded per linear meter. Contact us.

Who lay the funerary monuments ?

Our partners all over France (funeral companies, specialized layers, marble workers…). Indeed, we are manufacturers in natural stone and our workshop is located in Burgundy. Thus, we can not ensure the direct laying of funerary monuments.

We often hear that funeral companies (funeral homes) only lay their monuments. This may indeed be the case but it is not the majority of companies; in addition, some contractors specialize only in installation and not in manufacturing.

Therefore, you have two options:

Connecting by Le Comptoir des Pierres

Indeed, over the years we have developed a network of funeral companies that install our funeral monuments almost everywhere in France. We coordinate with them the project, deliver the monument most often to their address. We give you the name and contact details of the installation company (example of partnership: Company REBILLON in Ile de France or Marbrerie BOUJON in Burgundy) then you contact them (on our behalf) specifying the location of the concession. The installation company then goes on site to verify the technical feasibility of the project and define the costing. After this step, the company sends you the quote directly.

We assume this role of coordinator without financial interest. These stages of life are obviously painful and we want to modestly contribute to making these moments a little less difficult. This by helping you on the choice and the installation of the monument.

In some cases this option is not feasible because you are in an area without contacts on our side.

Independent management

You already have a layer or you have agreed on the installation of the monument with the funeral company that took care of the funeral. You send us a sketch and the address of the company for costing the monument and its delivery.

The work order is the administrative document to be validated in the town hall to be able to lay the monument. The contractor mentioned on the work order is the company that will lay the monument. We will tell you what to indicate in the description of the monument. Depending on the town, it is either a carbon paper and the layer must have the original on him on the day of installation or the scanned document will be enough.

Burgundy limestone, naturally universal

Resulting from the richness of the soil and worked in Burgundy according to ancestral know-how, Burgundy limestone is an integral part of the Burgundy and French historical and cultural heritage.

Chateaux, abbeys, churches, ramparts, mansions, manor houses, farms, … the original constructions are numerous in the towns and villages and testify to our cultural identity.

Timeless material that is constantly renewing itself, Burgundy limestone also participates in the evolution of urban landscapes.

New technologies and our creativity allow today a great choice of finishes, an optimized financial approach and great ease of maintenance.

What is Burgundy limestone ?

If we go back to the primary era, we must imagine a surface essentially made of granite (cooled magma). But under the tropical climate that prevailed, the region saw the arrival from the east a hot and agitated sea. The area was submerged for much of the secondary era before the sea gradually retreated, leaving behind sedimentary rocks that will determine soil composition.

The stone extracted from our Burgundian quarries comes from the different strata created by these sediment deposits. Eight levels locally make up the floors.

It is mainly in the Bajocian and Bathonian levels that we find, among other things, the oolitic limestones exploited in the quarries of Burgundy. From poor to rich in fossils they gradually compacted during the following eras in the Jurassic period.

Burgundy limestone and sustainable development

Noble and natural material, Burgundy limestone fits perfectly into a logic of sustainable development.

The commitment to rehabilitate quarries at the end of their operations is not the only parameter that goes into the logic of sustainable development and the environmental protection of Burgundy natural limestone.

The valorization of by-products of stone, the recycling of machining sludge, that of the water used in the workshops and the durability of the natural stone from Burgundy are also part of it. In addition, the stone generates very little waste or pollution during its shaping.

It does not require the addition of cement or other binder. This natural material, on the other hand, does not need any treatment or chemical input to ensure its viability.

The stone breathes, produces no toxic emissions. It offers a healthy environment inside the house. It absorbs moisture and promotes energy saving.

Its insulating qualities make it a temperature regulator, thus avoiding overconsumption of heating in winter and air conditioning in summer.

Finally, it does not require any finishing product, producing a patina naturally over time, and water is its best ally to preserve its natural beauty.

Burgundy limestone,

naturally beautiful,

naturally timeless,

naturally natural.

Burgundy Stone and Geographical Indication

As an active member of the Association Stones of Burgundy we defend the creation and the establishment of a geographical indication protecting industrial and craft products (IGPIA) in order to secure the purchasers of the counterfeits and the usurpation which is the object of the natural stone from Burgundy.

This Geographical Indication will allow in future to guarantee the traceability of the products in Burgundy limestones and the know-how of all the actors of the sector whose production will be carried out on the defined area in Burgundy (4 departments: 21, 71 , 58 and 89).

These companies will be certified and checked annually by a control body and will carry an approval number.

The entire Burgundy limestone material will be tracked, a customer will be able to launch an investigation in case of doubt to check the traceability of the finished product to the block extracted from the quarry.
In the event of proven fraud by a reseller, it will be the DGCCRF (French fraud repression) that will be seized of the file because this will be like counterfeiting.

Today you find rogue traders who show Turkish Travertine for Burgundy limestone
Just look at the search engines of companies that advertise like LaPierreNaturelle.fr which is only an office in a pavilion in Isère doing the intermediary between a production unit of Travertine in Turkey and which displays without shame that it is Burgundy limestone or Francepierre Sud company that sells among other gray stone of Morocco by telling customers that it is Burgundy limestone – Pierre de Bourgogne.

Tomorrow, this IG logo will be affixed on all the products manufactured by 100% Burgundian companies, certified and controlled, and will be the only guarantee that the product which you buy respects the precise specifications of the Geographical Indication Pierre de Bourgogne.

To be sure to buy real Burgundy Stone GI you will need to demand its presence.

And to be sure today what you are buying and the companies you want to work with, check with Association Pierre de Bourgogne.

Burgundy stone, naturally !