Antique Blonde Barr limestone flooring was quarried between 1820 and 1900 in the Languedoc region of France. These stones were always intended to be used as flooring in grand country homes of this area.

These flagstones are all hand sawn and shaped. Antique Barr is commonly installed in coursed lengths. The quarries situated in the Languedoc area were quickly exhausted and have since been built over.

Antique Blonde Barr is approximately 2.5 to 3 cm, or 1 inch to 1¼ inches, in thickness. The colouration varies between golden beige and a light grey. The texture was originally open grain and soft when first installed in the 1900s. With the passage of time and use, the stone surface became harder and worn to a slightly undulating finish. More consistent in rectangular size, the variation in colour lends itself to period property.

Antique Blonde Barr Limestone Flooring with Provenance

The appeal of Antique Blonde Barr limestone flooring lies in its disciplined softness. Coursed rectangular pieces create a calm architectural rhythm, while the reclaimed surface keeps the floor from feeling overly regular or newly manufactured. Its golden beige and light grey tones are useful where warmth is needed without heaviness.

As part of the Antique Reclaimed Stone Flooring collection, this floor belongs to Paris Ceramics’ wider archive of historic limestone, marble and terracotta surfaces.

For related natural stone materials, explore Rare Limestones and Stone Floors.

For the atmosphere of an old floor with greater control over format and availability, see Aged Limestone Floors.

Historic French Limestone for Period Interiors

Because Antique Blonde Barr is a reclaimed limestone, each available floor should be assessed individually. Tone, thickness and surface wear can vary, which is precisely where its charm lies. Proper selection, dry laying and sympathetic installation help protect the authority of the original stone.

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