Burgundy stone is used for a wide range of urban applications. Due to specific technical characteristics, certain stones serve as passageways, sidewalks, curbs, street paving in pedestrian areas, fountains and benches....
Public square, Gevrey Chambertin (21) - ph: Dominique Jouffroy -
Map of basins
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Discover the different professions of the stone industry. Thanks to modern equipment things have evolved for these trades, once classed as «hard labour». Today, workers and artisans benefit from improved labour conditions. However stone is a demanding material. For proper treatment it requires competence and know-how, both of which are slowly disappearing. It is imperative that we train future generations to carry on the excellent work of our forefathers: stone cutters, sculptors, processors, quarrymen, layers or roofers…. Discover every type of profession.
