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A Complex Tile Carpet with a Center Field Featuring a Strap Work Design

This restaurant on glorious Mont St. Michel in the north of France needs no host. The carpet of historic cement tiles at the entrance, along with the menu, are enough enticement.

Photographer: Granada Tile company

Chartres Building Tiled from Head to Toe

A truly spectacular assemblage of cement wall tiles, with three distinct tile designs running in courses up the side of the building. There’s even an amazing three-dimensional effect provided by smaller tile bosses set against the background of larger tiles.

Photographer: Granada Tile company

Gorgeous Historic French Cement Tile in an Entrance in Paris

One of the many great joys of being in Paris is peeking into the entrances of elegant old buildings and finding a stunning carpet of historic cement tiles. This one sports a quatrefoil design on an aqua colored background.

Ornate Cement Tile Carpet in Fine French Restaurant in Paris

Au Petit Marguery boasts some exquisite original 1900 cement tiles. This tile is so durable it's like having a Persian rug that literally lasts forever.

Photographer: Granada Tile company

Peering through the Glass Longingly at Cement Tile in Paris Foyer

Another in the sequence of historic cement tile entrances in Paris, France. That cruel glass that separates us from the object of our desire, a new pattern of cement tile (known in France as carreaux de ciment).

Regal Historic Cement Tile Bejewels Parisian Entryway

Even though they are separated by glass from these lovely, jewel-like cement tiles, the pleasing colors and forms were captured in this less than perfect photo.

Photographer: Granada Tile company