Beauharnais is a classic French limestone quarried in the historic deposits of France. It presents a warm palette of beige and cream tones, with a subtle, fine‑grained texture and occasional gentle veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. The stone is prized for both interior and exterior applications, including wall cladding, flooring, bathroom suites, and high‑end furniture. Suitable finishes range from a smooth honed surface for a soft, tactile feel to a polished veneer that highlights its natural luminosity. Marmi di Carrara supplies Beauharnais in blocks and slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size options and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained limestone with a uniform beige to cream colour.
Beauharnais is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS03638. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Beauharnais suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Beauharnais per m²?
Indicative price from €70/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Beauharnais shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
