Carrières du Hainaut

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Carrières du Hainaut, Stone quarry in Soignies, Belgium

The Carrières du Hainaut extracts Belgian bluestone, operating as the largest limestone quarry in Europe with a production of 200,000 cubic meters annually.

Established in 1893, this quarry mines limestone formed 350 million years ago when the region was covered by a tropical sea.

The stone extraction process maintains traditional craftsmanship through the Centre de Formation aux Métiers de la Pierre, ensuring the continuation of local expertise.

The quarry processes stones without chemical additives, offering rapid delivery times while meeting both individual and professional construction needs.

Each piece of extracted bluestone undergoes strict selection criteria, where only stones meeting specific quality standards proceed to distribution.

Location: Soignies

Inception: 1893

Website: https://carrieresduhainaut.com/nl

GPS coordinates: 50.56700,4.07737

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45

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