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ORIGINS
Stones of Bourgogne are the result of random geological process. Physical and chemical transformations of marin sediments to them compression in calcareous stones begin at the Jurassic era (-200 and -145 million of years before our era). Stones of Bourgogne, as known as fosilized stones, keep in mind this history.
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Stones called "Stones of Bourgogne" are produced by undreds of workshops which exploit the region.
Each exctraction area, settled in Châtillonais, Yonne, Beaune and Macon, use a sustainable development to keep this world-recognized geological patrimony intact.
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From High Middle Ages to nowadays, stone of Bourgogne is a construction and decoration material used in big architectural projects : cathedral of Dijon, abbey of Fontenay, Louvre museum.
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